Good morning, Dayton.

Montgomery County Children’s Services reported a nearly 10% drop in abuse cases and a 9% rise in neglect cases in 2024 (county leaders urge residents to watch for signs of children in danger) as the Administration Building is lit blue this month to raise awareness.

A local home improvement store at 1277 E Dayton Yellow Springs Road is accepting donations of pet supplies for Fairborn’s Humane Association from now through May — a collection box is placed at the exit doors for drop-offs.

Menards also offers food, treats, feeders, collars, beds, storage containers, mats and more in its Pet & Wildlife Department.

A child died after a dog bite—he was first taken to a fire station then moved to a hospital.

Today, rising water from rivers, creeks and ponds has caused disruptions for Miami Valley businesses— the Payne Rec Center in Moraine remains closed for a third day and the Box 21 Emergency Support Services headquarters on Island Metropark is flooded.

Trammell—aged 19—died in Montgomery County Jail in 2023 after striking his head multiple times and being restrained without receiving needed care, and his family along with the Montgomery County Jail Coalition held a rally Tuesday outside the jail to demand accountability and file a wrongful death lawsuit against the county, the jail healthcare provider, and several jail employees.

Flooding has forced road and business closures across the region—signs remain posted as high water disrupts travel and commerce.

Local officials are monitoring conditions and expect delays until floodwaters recede.

UDRI and Machina Labs are testing the RoboCraftsman, an AI-powered machine that makes sheet metal parts on demand for the Air Force.

The system—featuring two 7-axis robotic arms, a tool-changing system, and integrated scanning, trimming, and drilling functions—is being qualified at the University of Dayton’s new Integrated Technology Operations Center in Kettering as part of a project with the Air Force Rapid Sustainment Office.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

42nd Annual Easter Egg Hunt

2:00-2:40 p.m. — Young's Jersey Dairy — Free entry — Enjoy a festive day with 10,000 dyed eggs for a fun-filled Easter Egg Hunt for children of all ages.