Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of April.
Good morning, Dayton.
Dayton officers and medics responded before 9:30 p.m. Thursday night at Salem Avenue and Philadelphia Drive after a 911 call reported a man hit by a truck then a car — he was later taken to the hospital where he died.
Home Cooked Vibes, the food truck known for its egg rolls, will open a new location inside Building 45 in Area B at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base on April 15; its Chicago-native owners plan to offer a varied menu with weekly specials and serve breakfast items from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Shops By Todd opened its new concept store at The Greene in Beavercreek that combines the Occasionally Yours and Jake's Toggery brands into a boutique space featuring Daisy Mercantile.
The store, located between Altar'd State and Dry Goods on Glengarry Drive near Anthropologie, will serve as the flagship model for future Dayton stores.
A burglary at Kettering gun store AC Firearms and Supplies saw 14 firearms taken early Thursday and authorities are offering a $10,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest — with investigators from the ATF and Kettering Police Department working on the case.
Ohio Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel visited Wright State University as part of his statewide tour focused on workforce development and educational partnerships.
He toured state-of-the-art labs and met with President Sue Edwards and regional partners — including Dayton Children’s Hospital and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base — to learn how the school is training students for in-demand jobs and supporting local economic growth.
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.
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.
WE NORMALLY DON'T MIX 2
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Sinclair Conference Center — Discount for groups of 10+ — Enjoy Mark Lundholm's performance while supporting local recovery initiatives.
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