Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of April.
Good morning, Dayton.
A coroner identified a man who died after being hit by a truck and then by another car on April 14th, as a 911 caller said the truck ran him over and the car did not see him.
A car crashed at the intersection of Marshall Road and Wilmington Pike just before 7 a.m. on Monday morning in Kettering — the driver swerved to avoid an animal, causing a light pole to topple and the vehicle to rest on a sidewalk with no injuries reported.
A Dayton man, Exco Tremarsean Kennedy, 46, was found guilty in Montgomery County Common Pleas Court of two counts of murder and two counts of felonious assault tied to the July 7th stabbing death of Randall Middletwon—he also pleaded guilty to a drug charge and now awaits sentencing.
Today, a court martial for former Wright-Patterson commander Meeker begins at Wright-Patterson as he faces charges under Article 90 for willfully disobeying a superior officer and Article 134 for extramarital sexual conduct and fraternization—he waived his preliminary hearing and his trial will be conducted by a military judge after authority was transferred to Maj. Gen. Bolton due to potential witness conflicts.
Officials said that a new sculpture titled 'Silver Lining' was installed outside Rosewood Arts Center in Kettering on April 8 as part of its renovation project and was chosen from 38 submissions for its original and uplifting design; the abstract work shows a human and a dog (9 ft and 5 ft, respectively) with cloud-like heads and is located at (2655 Olson Drive).
Vintage Market Days of Dayton-Cincinnati will run from April 25th to 27th at Greene County Fairgrounds and Expo Center in Xenia — featuring 288 booths, live music, food truck treats and photo ops with Highland Cows — offering a fun shopping day for vintage fans.
Tickets will be sold in advance or at the gate, and children 12 and under will enter free — key details for families planning to attend.
Former SEC men's basketball guard De’Shayne Montgomery announced today on social media he will transfer to the University of Dayton.
He played at Mount St. Mary's and Georgia and will have two years of eligibility remaining.
Dayton basketball’s story began nearly 75 years ago with Coach Tom Blackburn and grew under Coach Donoher, who led the team to national tournaments and built a loyal fan base—one that saw a surprise 2019–20 season cut short by COVID.
Today the team faces a new era as players earn money through NIL—fans and coaches work hard to meet these challenges.
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.
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.
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.
hOm Sound Bath Experience
6:30-8:30 p.m. — 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH — Cost info not provided — Immerse yourself in a unique sound bath that combines modern therapy and traditional healing for deep relaxation.
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