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Thursday, May 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Dayton. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Digital engineering firm KBR is investing over two million dollars in its Dayton office to expand job opportunities for veterans and grow its workforce to 800 jobs in the next two years. The company has already created more than 600 positions and plans a major boost in local aerospace projects. WHIO-TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Breyon Bryant, 32 of Fairborn, was convicted on multiple felony charges by a Greene County jury for shooting at detectives on Jan. 24, 2024, when officers approached his W. Funderburg Road apartment for a murder warrant — he will face another trial on May 19 for additional charges. WDTN
- ➤ A shooting on Saturday, April 26 at 7:20 p.m. on the 4600 block of Midway Avenue left a 17-year-old dead and two women (aged 21 and 22) injured, and the police homicide unit is investigating the case. Dayton 24/7 Now
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ AFLCMC and AFRL spent over $2 billion with Ohio businesses in fiscal 2024 as contracts at Wright-Patterson helped boost the local economy—data shows $895 million went to larger companies and $412 million to small businesses, with significant spending in Greene and Montgomery counties. This spending continues to support key military missions and local jobs. Dayton Daily News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Mary Kay Smith—who has lived in Vandalia since 2008 and coached local youth basketball—was appointed to the Vandalia-Butler Board of Education to fill the vacancy after Daniel Pierron resigned on March 18. She plans to work with the board to support vital school programs. Dayton Daily News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Springfield Health Center has opened a new vision clinic — led by Dr. Cindy Ahern — that offers complete eye exams and eyeglass prescriptions for Medicaid or self-pay patients. The clinic is open Monday and Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. WDTN
- ➤ Trader Joe’s recalled a small lot of its Sesame Miso Salad with Salmon because a packaging error put Parmesan cheese crumbles in place of crispy onions, which may carry an unlabeled milk allergen; the recall affected (500 units) (UPC 00773164) sold in Ohio and other states and consumers with milk allergies must throw it out. WDTN
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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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Laughter on the 23rd Floor
7:30-10 p.m. — Actor's Theatre of Fairborn — Tickets available — Experience the comedic chaos of 1950s television in Neil Simon's hilarious semi-autobiographical play.
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Pop-In & Paint! Brunch Party!
1-5 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — $37-$60 per person — Enjoy a creative painting experience with friends while bringing your own snacks and drinks.
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Mother's Day Brunch
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. — The Foundry — $32 - $47 per person — Indulge in a delightful brunch featuring shrimp cocktail and smoked salmon, perfect for honoring moms.
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Deeper Water - Dayton Launch Celebration
5:30-7 p.m. — Oregon Express — Free entry — Celebrate the launch of Deeper Water and enjoy an evening of community and karaoke.
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Nate Bargatze: Big Dumb Eyes World Tour
7-11 p.m. — Wright State University — Cost not specified — Enjoy an evening of laughter with comedian Nate Bargatze on his world tour.
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