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Friday, February 27th, 2026
Good morning, Dayton. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Foodbank, Inc. celebrates 50 years of providing healthy food to Miami Valley families and will open a new community center with wrap around services (including a kitchen and SNAP/WIC help) later this year. Founded in 1976 and a standalone nonprofit since 2004, it remains a vital resource. Dayton 24/7 Now
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Life Cycle Industry Days returns this summer at the Dayton Convention Center from July 27 to 31 (after last year’s cancellation) to connect Air Force procurement leaders with defense industry experts through the event and its companion, the Wright Dialogue with Industry. Dayton Daily News
- ➤ The Fazoli’s on Miller Lane in north Dayton closed after FAT Brands Inc filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, with customers directed to open locations on Old Troy Pike and Cobblegate Drive. Dayton Daily News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Learn to Earn Dayton received a $1.5M grant to expand its career-connected learning model in Springfield and Middletown schools with added career navigators to guide students toward high-demand job opportunities & dual enrollment options. Dayton Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local lawmakers introduced a bipartisan resolution encouraging the Postal Service to issue a commemorative stamp honoring Lt. Col. Charity Adams-Earley, the first Black officer in the WAC who later mentored local youth in Dayton. The measure marks efforts to celebrate her legacy and community impact. WHIO-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Doctors confirmed six measles cases just east of Dayton last week & Miami Valley health officials urged residents to get vaccinated while following basic hygiene practices and seeking timely care if symptoms develop. WHIO-TV
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Duke loves belly rubs and couch snuggles and is seeking his forever home through SICSA. The shelter described him as a very good boy ready to join a loving family. Dayton 24/7 Now
- ➤ Dayton restaurants celebrate National Chili Day with offers and contests today. Skyline Chili provides extra cheese promotions and sweepstakes until Sunday, Mar. 1, while Gold Star and Young’s Jersey Dairy launch special menu items with deals running from Feb. 23 to Mar. 8. Dayton Daily News
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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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Top of the Market Open House
4-7 p.m. — Top of the Market Catering & Events — Free entry — Explore a stylish venue that blends vintage charm with modern vibes for your next unforgettable event.
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Steven Curtis Chapman Concert
7:00 – 8:30 PM — Christian Life Center — Ticket prices may vary — Experience the sounds of one of the biggest names in Christian Contemporary music with an award-winning artist.
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Collectibles Shopping Spree Show
11 AM - 6:30 PM — The Mall at Fairfield Commons — Free entry — Explore a vibrant collection of rare finds from great dealers.
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