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Friday, February 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Dayton. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 7th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tasty Bacon’s, a food truck founded by two veterans with a combined 25 years of experience, launched in Fairborn, offering smash burgers, corn dogs, loaded potatoes, and breakfast items. Dayton Daily News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Dayton Art Institute, facing financial challenges, plans budget cuts and salary reductions for executives after years of losses and discrepancies in reported revenues. Dayton Daily News
- ➤ The newly opened Hotel Ardent in downtown Dayton, enhancing the city's lodging options with a total of three hotels now operational and three more in development. Dayton Daily News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A Dayton couple donates $1.5 million to the University of Dayton for Catholic educator preparation, highlighting the importance of integrating faith across subjects. WDTN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Chantilly, VA-based VTG, having acquired Vana Solutions LLC last year, secures a position on a $33B Air Force defense contract to provide extensive R&D services until 2027. Dayton Daily News
- ➤ Several large school districts, including Beavercreek and Oakwood, will be voting on tax levies in May to fund construction and renovations amid expected growth. Dayton Daily News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Wright State University will initiate a 'Mobile Street Medicine Project' to provide primary healthcare to underserved communities and substance use disorder patients in Dayton, in collaboration with local organizations. Dayton 24/7 Now
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The first NFL game was played in Dayton, Ohio, at Triangle Park in 1920, where the Dayton Triangles defeated the Columbus Panhandles. DaytonLocal.com
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After Dark: Swing the Night Away at the National Museum of the US Air Force
This fan-favorite event offers an evening of swing dancing and entertainment at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.
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Dayton Record Fair 2025
The Dayton Record Fair at Eudora Brewing Company features thousands of new and used records, live DJs, and food and drinks from local vendors.
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Valentine's Day(ton) Celebration Hosted by Dana Sintell
This event features an evening of live performances, couple's games, and refreshments at TheatreLab Dayton, hosted by Dana Sintell.
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Chipmunk Adventures: Discovering a Deer's Winter Diet
Preschool children can learn about a deer's winter habits by creating a meal for a deer, crafting winter scenes, and exploring the woods at Aullwood Audubon Farm.
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Zachary Armstrong’s Curatorial Project Exhibition
Zachary Armstrong presents a new project that explores ritualistic repetition of symbols and motifs, showcasing an intricate and intimate artistic experience.
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Dayton RV Show Event
This event features an opportunity to purchase RVs, campers, and related vehicles in a community setting.
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Valentine's Salsa Celebration Night
Celebrate Valentine's Day with lively salsa music performed by a community band at The Hidden Gem Music Club in Dayton.
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Free Admission Day and Mosaic Creation at Aullwood Audubon
Aullwood Audubon is hosting a day of free admission, allowing visitors to explore trails, engage with nature, and participate in a mosaic creation activity.
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Comprehensive Master Recycling Workshop
This class, in partnership with Montgomery County Environmental Services, focuses on practical strategies for reducing waste, composting, and advocating for environmental sustainability.
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When She Had Wings - A Performance at the Roger Glass Center for the Arts
This performance narrates the story of a 9-year-old named B, who reflects on her childhood and her yearning to reclaim the joy of flying before her upcoming birthday.
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