Friday, April 11th, 2025

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Good morning, Dayton. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Fire crews responded to a multi-house fire on the 50 block of Warder Street early Thursday morning around 3:24 a.m.—embers from a burning two-story brick home set a nearby occupied house ablaze, forcing an evacuation with no injuries as two firefighters were evaluated and one was taken to a hospital amid windy conditions. WDTN
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Authorities in Montgomery County seized over 64 grams of a drug mixture of fenanyl and eutylone — a lethal combination that may reduce the effectiveness of Narcan when fentanyl is present — and Montgomery County Sheriff Rob Streck warned the public of the deadly risk. WHIO-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Dayton Public Schools will open an alternative school next school year and add seventh grade to River’s Edge Montessori School while discussing the reassignment of seventh and eighth graders from Belmont High. The board voted unanimously for the new school but has not chosen its site yet — a community meeting on Monday will gather more input. Dayton Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State Reps. Andrea White and Phil Plummer helped pass a new law that strengthens oversight of foster care homes—requiring regular child welfare checks and a 24-hour emergency response—and the law took effect on April 3 to boost child safety. The related measure will add $30 million for new child wellness campuses and $100 million to support public children’s services. WDTN
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Ohio lawmakers have proposed work requirements for Medicaid expansion that could cut coverage for about 61,000 Ohioans by 2026 if federal funding falls below 90%—a change that critics say may risk access to essential care and add financial strain on vulnerable families. Gov. DeWine argues the measure will help people work toward financial independence. Dayton Daily News
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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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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.
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The Buckeye Vodka Battle of the Bartenders
6-9:30 p.m. — The Steam Plant — $40.00 - $75.00 — Experience intense bartending battles and delicious cocktails from top local restaurants.
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