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Wednesday, April 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Dayton. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A food drive organized by 7 Circle of Kindness will take place this Saturday, April 12, at Walmart stores on Miller Lane and Wilmington Pike in Sugarcreek Township to collect food for families in need. Miami Valley Meals—a local non-profit that serves up to 4,300 meals a week—expects an increase in need and is accepting donations of rice, beans, pasta and canned vegetables. WHIO-TV
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A falling tree struck a father and his son at a golf course amid storms on April 8th, killing them—officials reported the accident. WHIO-TV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Schockman Lumber Group acquired the 165-year-old Requarth Lumber Company earlier this month and took over its lumber operations on Monument Avenue while the Requarth family continues to own the building—keeping the name and legacy intact. The company, which sold lumber to the Wright brothers and survived the 1913 flood, will continue to serve construction customers. WYSO
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 48-year-old man named Christopher Dowtin is accused of stealing over $32 million in wire fraud after he took tax refund checks to a Morgan Stanley office in Beavercreek—where staff alerted the Secret Service and IRS—and now faces charges for wire fraud and theft of public money. WHIO-TV
- ➤ Three people were in custody after a late-night police pursuit that spanned multiple counties—initiated around 11:45 p.m. by Columbus Police Department after chasing an allegedly stolen vehicle—and no injuries or property damage were reported. WDTN
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Hiring Our Heroes will host a free two-day career event for military spouses at Wright State University at 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy in Dayton on April 23—April 24 with sessions running from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the first day and 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on the second day. The workshops will focus on public speaking, salary negotiations, networking and interview techniques to help address the high unemployment rate among military spouses. DaytonLocal.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Tracey Enerson Wood, the author of the historical book Katharine, The Wright Sister, will speak at Wright State’s Student Union Apollo Room on April 14 at 7 p.m.—she will sign copies of her novel after the talk. Wright State University
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Four local conservation groups received a share of a combined $3.5M distributed on April 8th for buying greenspace and protecting rivers and streams — the funds went to Grand Lake St. Marys Lake Facilities Authority ($1,128,500 for Harmon Preservation), Cardinal Land Conservancy ($1,566,390 for Cowan Creek Acquisition), Logan County Land Trust ($584,949 for the Kirkmont Center Conservation and Recreation Area) and Five Rivers MetroParks ($229,875 for Medlar Conservation Area Restoration). WDTN
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Jared Presley Experience Live Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Hidden Gem Music Club — All ages welcome — Enjoy a night of thrilling performances from local bands Jared Presley Experience, Red Cap Society, Ozzi Zappia, and Dreadful Rumor.
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Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon - Live Musical in Dayton
8-10 p.m. — Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center — Tickets available — Experience the iconic Sailor Moon world come to life in a groundbreaking 2.5D musical performance.
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MIX 107.7 Time Warp Prom
7:30 p.m. to midnight — Dayton Convention Center — $35 — Experience an unforgettable evening of 80's dance music, contests, and nostalgia at the Time Warp Prom.
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Creative Crafting: Bunny, Cross, or Succulent
10 AM – 1 PM — Yellow Cab Tavern — $30 fee — Choose your crafting project and create a delightful decoration for your home.
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Real Estate Networking Event
6-9 p.m. — TJ Chumps — Individual food and drink purchase — Casual networking among local investors and landlords in a friendly environment.
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2025 Fine Art Student Juried Exhibition
8 AM – 6 PM — Sinclair Community College Building 13 — Free entry — Explore the creativity of Sinclair's fine art students at this juried exhibition.
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Resin Charcuterie Board Workshop
6-7:30 p.m. — Pinspiration Dayton — $69 — Create a unique charcuterie board with customizable resin designs in this hands-on workshop.
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The Wizard of Oz Interactive Movie Party
6-9 p.m. — Mayflower – The Encore — Ticket includes movie and buffet dinner — Experience a magical evening with The Wizard of Oz and delightful interactive activities.
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Candlelight Concert: Rings & Dragons
8 p.m. — Dayton Masonic Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience an enchanting candlelight concert featuring music from The Lord of the Rings and A Game of Thrones.
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Easter Egg-Stravaganza
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Capabilities - Play for All Abilities — $20 per child — Enjoy an exciting egg hunt, crafts, and a visit from the Easter Bunny.
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