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Friday, April 25th, 2025
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Good morning, Dayton. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 25th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ City and state leaders honored WWII veteran John Dorsey by hosting a Dayton celebration with BBQ and desserts ahead of his 106th birthday on Monday, April 28—he lives with his family and gets care at the Dayton VA. Officials presented proclamations to Dorsey for his service during the war while his relatives appreciated the tribute. Dayton 24/7 Now
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Rob Holland, a 50-year-old airshow pilot who performed at Dayton Air Show last summer, died on Thursday in a plane crash during landing at Langley Air Force Base in Virginia—he was the only person on board. WHIO-TV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Wright State grad student Tharun Sai Nandigam won the 2025 Wright Venture competition and received $5,000 for his startup Kyantra—a smart management platform for kitchens, restaurants and food trucks. He plans to use the funds for development and pilot testing, launching a beta version by late summer and onboarding early users in the fall. Wright State University
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ In 1994, two Sloopy’s employees in Dayton were killed when a claw hammer struck each victim over 18 times during a robbery that stole $800 from a safe and $97 from a cigarette machine—police later arrested former Marine Edmund Earl Emerick III based on eyewitness and forensic evidence, though Emerick maintains his innocence and a 2007 DNA test has not cleared him. Dayton Daily News
- ➤ A 19-year-old suspect arrested Tuesday during a domestic violence call at Autumn Woods Apartments allegedly assaulted two officers and injured a firefighter, leading police to use a Taser before taking him to Montgomery County Jail where he faces charges including felonious assault on a police officer, aggravated assault on a firefighter, domestic violence, strangulation, obstructing justice and resisting arrest. Dayton Daily News
- ➤ On April 22, Miami Township police responded to a domestic violence call at Autumn Woods Apartments near Byers Road where suspect Mykel Jones violently resisted arrest, injuring two officers and a firefighter before being tased and detained — he now faces multiple charges including felonious assault on a police officer, aggravated assault on a firefighter, domestic violence, strangulation, obstructing justice, and resisting arrest. Dayton 24/7 Now
- ➤ Deondrae Poole, 23, pleaded guilty on Tuesday in Clark County Court of Common Pleas for the murder of a 35-year-old man fatally stabbed on Dec. 3 at a Meijer on Hillcrest Avenue in Springfield—he will serve an indefinite sentence of 15 years to life with jail-time credit from Dec. 19, 2024 to April 22. WDTN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Montgomery County ADAMHS board approved the $2.6M sale of the former YWCA Huber Heights campus at 7650 Timbercrest Drive after a second auction. The 19-acre site, which was once the Montgomery County Developmental Center, remains without a planned future use. Dayton Daily News
- ➤ The Ohio Senate will review a House measure that bans food stamps for beverages with more than five grams of added sugar. If approved, the change will require USDA consent as critics from Dayton say the rule unfairly limits SNAP choices. Dayton Daily News
SHOP NEWS
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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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A World A'Fair Dayton International Festival
5-10 p.m. — Greene County Expo Center Camping — Cost TBD — Celebrate cultural diversity with food, music, and entertainment from over 35 countries.
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Gem City Roller Derby Doubleheader
5-7 p.m. — Dayton Convention Center — Family-friendly event — Experience thrilling roller derby action with local teams battling it out on the flat track.
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May the 4th Star Wars Celebration
1-4 p.m. — On Par Entertainment — Free entry — Celebrate Star Wars Day with a fun-filled event for fans of all ages.
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Skeeball Tournament
7-10 p.m. — Level Up Pinball Bar — $5 — Compete for glory in our monthly Skeeball Tournament with epic rolls and fierce fun.
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High School Musical Performance
7-10 p.m. — Refuge Hill Church — Free entry — Experience the lively energy of Disney's High School Musical performed by local talent.
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