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Friday, April 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Dayton. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Businesses and producers can apply this month for Ohio Department of Agriculture's Specialty Crop Block Grants, offering $25K to $150K for growing specialty crops; awards await federal USDA funding, with last year's recipients receiving $710K in total. Dayton 24/7 Now
- ➤ Beavercreek-based Resonant Sciences expanded with a new radome production facility at Miami Valley Research Park that will create 101 jobs & add $10 million in annual payroll. The project uses $1.455 million in state tax credits and a $2.5 million grant from JobsOhio. Dayton Daily News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A growing number of students at local colleges, including the University of Dayton, are seeking confirmation as interest in Catholicism rises, and the Cincinnati Archdiocese will welcome 1,096 new members into full communion this Easter; Father Bob Jones credits recent world events and the pandemic for sparking the trend. Dayton Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery County announced that Job Center services at its current location will transition to temporary sites in Dayton starting May 4 for career programs and May 11 for Job & Family Services. The move supports ongoing plans for a new Job and Training Center at Forest Park. Montgomery County
- ➤ Montgomery County Children Services reported a 12% decline in abuse and neglect cases from 2024 to 2025, screening 3,134 reports and marking a drop since early pandemic spikes (community efforts helped). At Haines Children's Center today, 17-year-old Raymond Deaton described how foster care helped him heal after abuse. Dayton Daily News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service warned local families that dinosaur-shaped frozen chicken nuggets may have unsafe lead levels; stores removed the product when concerns surfaced, though items might still be found in home freezers. WHIO-TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UD men's basketball forward Jauin Simon announced he will return as a redshirt junior for the Dayton Flyers next season after confirming he will not enter the transfer portal. He posted his decision (Run it back) on social media on April 2. WHIO-TV
- ➤ The Dayton Dragons season launches today with a three-game series against Lansing on the road. Fans can join an Opening Night event on April 7 in Water Street District (event starts at 7:05 p.m. with live music and family games). Dayton Daily News
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Dick's House of Sport Easter Egg Hunt
10:00-10:30 a.m. — Dick's House of Sport — Free — A delightful Easter egg hunt for children divided by age groups on the field.
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Easter Sunrise Service at Carillon Park
6:30-8 a.m. — Carillon Historical Park — Free entry — Experience a powerful display of faith at the annual Easter Sunrise Service.
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Dayton Dragons Game
7:05-10:59 p.m. — Day Air Ballpark — Ticket prices vary — Experience thrilling minor league baseball action with the Dayton Dragons at their home field.
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Dayton Dragons Home Game
7:05-9:05 p.m. — Day Air Ballpark — Ticket prices vary — Catch one of the hottest tickets in sports as the Dayton Dragons take on the Lake County Captains.
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Dayton Dragons vs. Lake County Captains
7:05-9:05 p.m. — Day Air Ballpark — Ticket prices vary — Catch one of the hottest tickets in sports as the Dayton Dragons take on the Lake County Captains.
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Dayton Dragons Baseball Game
7:05-9:05 p.m. — Day Air Ballpark — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of thrilling baseball action as the Dayton Dragons take on the Lake County Captains.
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Comedy Night with Larry Starks
7:30 p.m. — Bricky's Comedy Club — Tickets available — Experience the hilarious comedy of Larry Starks, a celebrated performer with a sharp wit and significant online following.
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Candlelight Concert: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons
8:45-9:45 p.m. — Dayton Masonic Center — Tickets available — Experience the enchanting music of Coldplay and Imagine Dragons in a unique candlelit setting.
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Pinkalicious
Matinees — La Comedia Dinner Theatre — $12 — Enjoy a delightful story of Pinkalicious's cupcake obsession and family unity at this interactive children's theatre experience.
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25th Annual SAME Kittyhawk Post Industry Day and Small Business Workshop
8 a.m.–5:30 p.m. — Hope Hotel & Richard C. Holbrooke Conference Center — Members $100, Non-Members $150 — Explore technical and business opportunities with federal agencies and network with industry leaders.
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