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Monday, April 14th, 2025
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Good morning, Dayton. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 14th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An investigation began after a handmade explosive device detonated Saturday morning in the woods on the 5000 block of East Miami River Rd in Hamilton County, and officials from the FBI + Hamilton County Sheriff’s office advised residents to steer clear of the area. WDTN
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Mallory Shannon, a fourth-grade teacher at Kiser Elementary in northeast Dayton, is in the quarterfinals of America’s Favorite Teacher, a contest by The Planetary Society. If she wins, she will receive a $25,000 check, a trip to Hawaii and a feature in Reader’s Digest — the contest winner is expected to be announced around May 31. Dayton Daily News
- ➤ Kettering Fairmont High School held its 5th annual Walk for Hope yesterday to raise funds for its Hope Squad & promote mental health awareness and suicide prevention. The student-run event on the Fairmont Tract at Trent Arena kicked off Hope Week with a resource fair. WDTN
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Dayton VA is hosting a blood drive from 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. in Building 305’s multipurpose room as part of the Armed Services Blood Program; donors will receive a free t-shirt and snacks. WDTN
- ➤ Wright State med students — partnering with Premier Health — hosted a free community health fair Saturday afternoon in the CityThrift St. Vincent de Paul parking lot, where they offered free screenings, supplies, fresh produce, and kids’ activities. Co-chairs Beth and Katie said they planned the event based on feedback from local organizations to address community needs in hygiene, mental health, and substance misuse. WHIO-TV
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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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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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Fledermaus Unmasked
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Roger Glass Center for the Arts — Tickets required — Experience a thrilling live song competition with opera's greatest hits and backstage access to the performers.
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Bison Stampede
2-7 p.m. — Welcome Stadium — Refunds available up to 7 days before event — Experience an electrifying showcase of bands competing in thrilling field show performances and a special stand battle segment.
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