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Thursday, March 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Dayton. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 20th of March.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A Miami Valley Career Technology Center bus was pulled over on I-70 today after passengers reported the driver swerved and used her phone during a field trip to Columbus—officials replaced the driver after ensuring student safety. WHIO-TV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Dunkin' franchisee Gilligan Company will open a second location before July 1 in a 1,500 square foot space at 2730 N. Fairfield Road in Beavercreek—located in a strip center across from The Mall at Fairfield Commons—with kiosks for ordering and a mobile order pick up area but no drive-thru. Dayton Daily News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Trotwood man has been charged with fatally shooting 38 year old Marquia Hunter outside an apartment on City View Terrace late Sunday night, and police booked him into Montgomery County Jail on Monday after a 911 call reported gunfire amid a domestic dispute. Dayton Daily News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Dayton’s summer concert season will run from May through September at five outdoor venues including the Rose Music Center in Huber Heights, Fraze Pavilion in Kettering, Levitt Pavilion downtown, the Pavilion at RiverScape MetroPark, and Stubbs Park Amphitheater in Centerville — each offering free and ticketed shows across diverse music genres. Dayton Convention & Visitors Bureau
- ➤ Throughout Dayton and Montgomery County, women-owned restaurants offer diverse dishes—from Italian favorites to Thai spices—while local chefs such as Elizabeth Wiley and Rhea Monee lead innovative menus during Women’s History Month. Dayton Convention & Visitors Bureau
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Kettering City School District leaders are holding a public meeting today at 6 p.m. at Fairmont High School’s recital hall on Shroyer Road to gather input on a $406 million plan to replace 10 older school buildings with modern facilities—this change aims to improve efficiency and better serve around 7,500 students. District officials said design work will begin next year with construction starting in 2029 and a levy planned for May 2026. WYSO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A superload is passing through Fairborn and Beavercreek Township today and will cause road closures on Ohio 444, Dayton-Yellow Springs Road, Trebein Road, and Dayton-Xenia Road as Edwards Moving and Rigging escorts an electric transformer from 430 E. Xenia Drive to an AES substation. Law enforcement will accompany the load and drivers are urged to use alternate routes during the three to four hour move. Dayton Daily News
- ➤ Wright-Patterson Air Force Base acknowledged Tuesday that recent PFAS testing in its drinking water exceeded EPA’s new maximum contaminant level and it will install upgraded treatment systems pending funding—part of more than $61 million in environmental efforts since 2014. The base is working with community partners to address water quality concerns, although full public notification will begin in 2027. Dayton Daily News
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Wright State baseball will host the Air Force Academy on Tuesday, March 25 at Nischwitz Stadium for the Stars, Stripes, Flight Classic. The game will honor veterans with a T-shirt giveaway, food truck and a joint first pitch at 5 p.m. by Wright State President Sue Edwards + Col. Dustin Richards while it is set to stream on ESPN+. Wright State University
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Tavern Dinner: End of Winter Feast at Carillon Historical Park
Experience a hands-on historical dining event featuring 19th-century cooking demonstrations and a candlelit multi-course meal.
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Shamrock Tenors Concert
Experience the soaring harmonies of Ireland's newest music sensation, Shamrock Tenors, performing beloved Irish classics at the Schuster Center.
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hOm Sound Bath Experience in Dayton, OH
The hOm Sound Bath offers a unique 60+ minute immersive experience that combines modern sound therapy, traditional sound healing, and musical composition to promote relaxation and personal connection.
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Zachary Armstrong Art Exhibition
11 a.m. – 6 p.m. | The Contemporary Dayton | Free entry | Explore intricate and intimate works that reveal ritualistic symbols and motifs by Zachary Armstrong.
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Special Needs Family LEGO Build Night
6-8 p.m. — Dayton Brick Shop — Free entry — Build LEGO masterpieces while enhancing social skills in a supportive environment.
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Zachary Armstrong Art Reveal
11 AM - 6 PM | The Contemporary Dayton | Free entry | Discover the heartfelt artistry of Zachary Armstrong, exploring childhood memories and rural Americana.
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Dining in the Dark Experience
6-10 p.m. | Cosmo Joe's Atomic Lounge | Ticket required | Experience dining blindfolded while supporting art for the visually impaired community.
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On-Site Tour at Shiloh Villas
9 a.m. - 7 p.m. | Shiloh Villas | Free entry | Discover top-notch amenities and activities at this award-winning senior living community.
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Marvel Themed Trivia Night
6:30-9 p.m. — Wandering Griffin Brewery & Restaurant — Free entry — Test your Marvel knowledge with friends over food and prizes.
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80's Music Trivia and Karaoke Night
7-8 p.m. — On Par Entertainment — Free entry — Dust off your leg warmers and show off your 80's music knowledge at this fun-filled trivia and karaoke night.
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The graveyard is the richest place on earth, because it is here that you will find all the hopes and dreams that were never fulfilled.
~ Les Brown
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