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Sunday, April 5th, 2026
Good morning, Dayton. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 5th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Easter weekend, hundreds remembered Capt. Curtis Angst at the Roberts Centre in Wilmington. The Beavercreek Planning Commission approved a new Chick-fil-A site near Wright State University, and local egg hunts continue. Dayton Daily News
- ➤ Families enjoyed the Egg-cellent Easter Parade in Oakwood on Saturday, April 4 as Oakwood FOP Lodge 107 handed out 6000 candy-filled eggs along Shafor Boulevard and volunteers helped create a festive atmosphere. Dayton Daily News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Day Air Credit Union will open new financial centers early next year at two former Frisch’s sites—one at 1231 N. Fairfield Road in Beavercreek and another at 20 Troy Town Drive in Troy. WHIO-TV
- ➤ Developers approved plans for a new Chick-fil-A at 3676 Colonel Glenn Highway near Wright State University, which will include a 5,200 sqft restaurant with seating and a drive thru that has two lanes. The project anchors Raider Row and is expected to attract additional high quality tenants. WHIO-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ When a local woman did not receive her mail, she reached out to the ombudsman's office in Dayton for help. The office contacted a USPS supervisor + fixed the mishandling and advised her to sign up for informed delivery to receive email alerts. Dayton Daily News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Courtyard at Centerville now offers the Day Away program for dementia caregivers and their loved ones Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The program provides memory care activities, a hot meal, and flexible scheduling for a fee of $70 per day for nonresidents and $60 for residents. Dayton Daily News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Dayton Arcade is revived by community partners and developer Cross Street to become a vibrant marketplace featuring tenants like Luke’s Custom Cakes and Pink Moon Goods (the sleeping giant now offers free metered street parking after 6 p.m. and on weekends). Dayton Daily News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Dragons announced Craftsmen Home Improvements will name the suite level at Day Air Ballpark. The renovation plan will update the 25 luxury suites after each of the next two seasons — a project that shows the local remodeler's impact in the community. WHIO-TV
- ➤ Trotwood’s SAY Soccer program returns after more than a decade, holding an Opening Day event Saturday at Madison Park to offer local youth a safe, fun space for sports. Practices begin Monday and the team will play its first game on Apr. 18. Dayton 24/7 Now
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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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Carolyn Kimes Tree Seedling Giveaway
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. — 2nd Street Market — Free entry — Celebrate Earth Day by picking up free tree seedlings to help the environment.
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South Bend Cubs vs. Dayton Dragons
7:05-8:05 p.m. — Day Air Ballpark — Ticket info on the site — Catch the thrilling action as the Dayton Dragons take on the South Bend Cubs in this exciting baseball matchup.
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