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Monday, February 16th, 2026
Good morning, Dayton. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ In December, Ohio’s Katie Spotz will row 10,000 miles across the Pacific from Lima, Peru to Papua New Guinea to bring clean water to 100,000 people in Fiji. The Coast Guard veteran will row 10 to 12 hours daily on her 23-foot boat (facing 40-foot waves) in her endurance challenge. WHIO-TV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ TNT Fireworks is constructing a new warehouse and retail store at 2770 E. River Road in Moraine. The facility, developed on a former golf course near Interstate-75, will include a temporary dumpster for used fireworks around July Fourth. Dayton Daily News
- ➤ Astrion will lay off 61 workers at WPAFB from its F-15 contract, with separations expected on or around May 31. A new contractor will take over the work and some impacted employees may get offered positions, though none have union representation. WHIO-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Dayton Metro Library is partnering with Miami Valley Fair Housing Center to gather artifacts for a historical marker honoring Lelia I. Francis at 505 Riverside Drive if approved. Community members can bring items to the library’s Dayton Room and schedule appointments with Karen D. Brame (Information Services Librarian). Dayton Daily News
- ➤ Local organizations in Troy have joined to collect African American cultural artifacts for an upcoming exhibit celebrating America 250 and Black culture. Items (photos, instruments, and memorabilia) should be donated by Mar. 1 by contacting I.D.E.A. Troy or the Troy Historical Society. Dayton 24/7 Now
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ A winning Powerball ticket sold in Ohio on Feb. 15 showed numbers 23, 43, 58, 60, and 64 with Powerball 24 (official confirmation). Lottery players are urged to check their tickets for a winning match. WHIO-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Dayton leaders approved $315,362 for Residence Park upgrades in southwest Dayton (improvements include sidewalks, a playground, basketball court, parking lot and sanitary line) funded by Issue 6 and Community Development Block Grant dollars; officials have not provided a timeline. Dayton Daily News
- ➤ Montgomery County officials will move the Job Center from its longtime Dayton office before May and build a new county-owned center estimated at $40 to $45 million that will serve roughly half a million annual visitors. Social services will shift to nearby facilities to ensure a smooth transition. Dayton Daily News
- ➤ Former Dayton congressman Tony Hall testified before a House committee today to spotlight child labor in cobalt mining and urge support for the COBALT Supply Chain Act + lawmakers may soon build on his call for stronger human rights protections. Dayton Daily News
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A conceptual site plan before Miami Twp. Zoning Commission details plans to rebrand the LexisNexis campus along Springboro Pike as 'the Pike' mixed-use business park. The redevelopment will include five apartment buildings, four office buildings, and 750 jobs will be created later this year. Dayton Daily News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Dayton Flyers beat Davidson 70-59 Sunday at UD Arena as De'Shayne Montgomery scored 13 points and Jauin Simon recorded a double-double (11 points, 13 rebounds). The team now stands 16-9 and will face George Mason Wednesday at 7 p.m. WHIO-TV
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EMO Night with Flicker // Fade
8-11 p.m. — The Brightside Music & Event Venue — Ticket prices not listed — The ultimate emo night featuring a live band playing your favorite Emo and Pop-Punk hits.
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Live2Lead: Dayton Young Professionals
1-4:30 p.m. — Arcade Innovation Hub — $49 — Empower your career with insights from industry leaders at this special young professionals' event.
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Alter Fish Fry 2026
7 PM - 12 AM — Archbishop Alter High School — Carryout $15, Pre-Sale $20 — Enjoy a delightful fish fry featuring baked or fried cod and sides.
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27th Annual URS North Dayton Barstool Open
11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. — United Rehabilitation Services — $160 per team — Enjoy a mini golf bar crawl with food, drinks, and raffles supporting local community services.
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Trivia Night: Heated Rivalry
7 PM – 1 AM — On Par Entertainment — Free to play — Challenge your knowledge of sports rivalries and win prizes at this fun trivia night.
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Leading Change for Nonprofit Leaders
8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. — Montgomery County Business Solutions Center — $60 for session & materials — Enhance your leadership skills to effectively navigate and inspire change in the nonprofit sector.
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Tavern Dinner: End of Winter Feast
6-9 p.m. — Carillon Historical Park — Ticketed event — Experience a delightful three-course, hearth-cooked meal with historical entertainment in Dayton’s oldest building.
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Shamrock Beer Run 5K
12-3 p.m. — Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway — Registration required — Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a festive beer run featuring a DJ, food trucks, and games.
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Wave Events Rogue Wave 2026
8:00 AM – 7:59 AM — 22 E 5th St, Dayton, OH — Bids Offered — Experience thrilling all-star cheerleading competition in Dayton.
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General Business Networking in Dayton
6-8 p.m. — Troll Pub at the Wheelhouse — Limited tickets — Connect with professionals in acting, production, and business sectors to elevate your career.
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