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Tuesday, April 21st, 2026
Good morning, Dayton. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 21st of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ West Carrollton's decade-long riverfront redevelopment is moving forward with work on Central Avenue and Marina Drive. The first phase adds commercial sites like Culver's while county and state funds support plans to remove power lines and make room for restaurants, townhomes, and recreational facilities next year. WHIO-TV
- ➤ The Living City Project, a cleanup effort that draws hundreds of volunteers to 30 host sites across Dayton, will take place Saturday, April 25. Registration opens at 8:30 a.m., and an after-party follows the cleanup (at Revival Center Ministries and East Dayton Fellowship). Dayton Daily News
- ➤ The Humane Society of Greater Dayton urges pet owners to add microchips, visual tags, and Montgomery County dog tags for National Pet Identification Week. It will host free microchipping events (Furry Skurry 5K on May 16 and a drive-thru at Kettering Fire Department on June 18 from 1-5 p.m.). Dayton 24/7 Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Rosewood Arts Center in Kettering is inviting Ohio artists to submit original landscape works for its 32nd annual exhibition The View. Entries (with a $25 fee for up to three works) can be submitted online until April 23 while the show runs from June 8 to July 18. DaytonLocal.com
- ➤ Story Slam Dayton hosts an open mic event with the theme 'Take A Leap' tonight; doors open at 6:30 p.m. Ten storytellers with five-minute performances will be drawn to win $50, free tickets + a spot in June’s Grand Slam at a venue with a two-drink minimum. Dayton937.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Huber Heights City Schools scrapped a cost-saving plan that would have raised sports fees to $750 per sport without a family cap during Monday night’s board meeting — the board aims to ease costs and keep sports accessible for students. WHIO-TV
- ➤ Miami Valley families are invited to a community reading event at Winters-Bellbrook Community Library in Greene County (designed to spark a lifelong love of reading among young children); more details will be shared by the library soon. Dayton 24/7 Now
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The city instructed the building owner to obtain environmental samples and local + state permits before cleaning up downtown Brookville rubble; failure to do so may lead the city to step in. The owner is planning future redevelopment for the site. WHIO-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery, Miami and Clark counties will share $230,000 state funds each for demolition projects that clear unsafe buildings for new housing and businesses. The state announced Monday, Apr. 20 that counties must select demolition sites by May 1, with some Dayton sites already approved — a step toward neighborhood improvement. Dayton Daily News
- ➤ Today, crews begin a road project on Siebenthaler Avenue and Catalpa Drive in Harrison Twp. which will restrict lanes and delay drivers — flaggers will direct traffic and motorists should choose alternate routes until work is complete. Dayton Daily News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Primary Health Solutions will acquire South Community Behavioral Health to expand integrated care for over 40,000 patients in Dayton after regulatory approvals, with changes set for July. Dayton Daily News
- ➤ Following a $40M donation from philanthropist Tom Golisano, Dayton Children’s Hospital renamed its main campus as the Golisano Comprehensive Care Campus on Monday, April 20. The donation will support expanded pediatric care, integrated mental health services, and community outreach. Dayton Daily News
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Dayton Dragons vs. South Bend Cubs
7:05-8:05 p.m. — Day Air Ballpark — Ticket prices vary — Cheer on the Dayton Dragons as they take on the South Bend Cubs in thrilling baseball action.
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Dayton Dragons vs. South Bend Cubs
7:05-8:05 p.m. — Day Air Ballpark — Ticket prices vary — Catch one of the hottest tickets in sports as the Dayton Dragons take on the South Bend Cubs.
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Vintage Market Days
9 a.m.-4 p.m. — Greene County Expo Center — $10 entry — Explore a treasure trove of vintage finds and enjoy live music while supporting local vendors.
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WrightCon 2026
All day — Washington Township RecPlex — $5 — Explore a vibrant model contest with 74 categories and a lively swap meet.
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Dayton Dragons vs. South Bend Cubs
1:05 – 2:05 p.m. — Day Air Ballpark — Ticket prices vary — Catch a thrilling baseball game featuring the Dayton Dragons at a top local venue.
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Karaoke Night with Zane
8-11 p.m. — Yellow Cab Tavern — Free entry — Enjoy a lively night of karaoke hosted by MC Zane Gerlach at a popular local venue.
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Forgottonia Live Event
7:30-10:30 p.m. — PNC Arts Annex — Tickets from $72 — Forgottonia promises an unforgettable live experience in Dayton, bringing excitement to the local community.
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Oakwood Farmers Market
9 a.m. - Noon — Oakwood Farmers' Market — Free entry — Shop local for fresh produce and goods in a vibrant community setting.
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Mother Made: Mother's Day Celebration
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. — The Lift — Ticketed event for mother and child — Join a delightful Mother's Day bash featuring activities, yoga, and a mother-owned market.
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Vivaldi's Four Seasons
7-11 p.m. — Wright State University — Tickets starting at $95 — Experience an unforgettable performance of Vivaldi's timeless masterpiece.
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