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Friday, April 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Dayton. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Today Key Ads marks its 70th anniversary and recalls seven decades of building a network that reaches nearly 2,000 billboards along I-75. Owner Nick Keyes Sr. said the company started in 1955 with small 8-sheet posters and has grown into about 50 digital signs in Ohio—while staying true to its local roots. Dayton Daily News
- ➤ DEXA received FAA Part 135 certification and its DE-2020 drone was added to the S-1 List, which lets it fly beyond a pilot's line of sight. The company plans to offer on-demand 15-minute drone deliveries using its drone built in downtown Dayton + its DEXA NOW app. Dayton Daily News
- ➤ The designer jewelry brand Kendra Scott has opened for business at the Greene Town Center in Beavercreek (4420 Glengarry Drive near the center of the Greene by Anthropologie) and will host grand opening events from April 25 to April 27 with special offers on Friday and Saturday. A portion of opening weekend sales will be donated to local charities including Dayton Children’s Hospital, Make A Wish Foundation, the Karen Wellington Foundation and Ronald McDonald House Charities. Dayton Daily News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School will open a middle school next school year for seventh and eighth graders as nearly 50 students from Our Lady of the Rosary School join after a charter change was approved by the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, OCSAA + CJ Board of Trustees. The new change will end the daily bus ride from OLR + allow more class time. WHIO-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Police officers will run a mock crash to teach students about impaired driving dangers—using a realistic simulation to show how mistakes on the road can have serious consequences. WHIO-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Henry Warren III lost his fiance Kalesha Scott, who was pregnant with his son, after she got very sick during her pregnancy and needed an emergency C-section that did not save her life. He said her loss shows how important it is to improve care for Black mothers during Black Maternal Health Week. Dayton 24/7 Now
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A new guide to free and affordable activities in Dayton shows locals options such as the 2nd Street Market, Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, and Five Rivers MetroParks. The guide also lists popular spots like the National Museum of the United States Air Force (and the National Aviation Hall of Fame) for residents and visitors to enjoy on a budget. Dayton Convention & Visitors Bureau
SHOP NEWS
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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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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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Women’s Ministry Bowling Night
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Thunderbowl Lanes — On your own — Have fun bowling with other Ginghamsburg women and make new friends.
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Goat Yoga & A Pint
7 p.m. — Bock Family Brewing — Registration includes a pint or glass of wine — Enjoy a unique yoga experience with adorable baby goats.
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Season Announcement Concert
6-8:30 p.m. — Levitt Pavilion Dayton — Free entry — Celebrate the unveiling of the 2025 Eichelberger Concert season while enjoying live improvisational rock from Subterranean.
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