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Sunday, May 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Dayton. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 11th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A memorial blood drive honoring Dayton officer Kevin Brame will be held at Zion Baptist Church on May 17 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.—Brame was shot while off duty in 1999 and the FBI is still investigating his case. WHIO-TV
- ➤ On Saturday, May 10, Miami Valley postal workers took part in the 32nd annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive when the National Association of Letter Carriers urged residents to leave non-perishable food donations by their mailbox to aid The Foodbank—organizers had recommended setting bags out early to ensure they got picked up. WDTN
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters responded to a residential fire in Dayton on May 10th — the cause is under investigation. WHIO-TV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Hilton Garden Inn at Dayton’s Arcade will open May 19 — just before NATO conference leaders arrive in the city. The hotel offers a fitness center, free WiFi, a lobby shop, meeting spaces and a restaurant, while the North Arcade retail area will open this summer with shops like Smales Pretzels and Luke’s Custom Cakes. WHIO-TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A potential kidnapping report led Dayton Police SWAT to a Wright-Dunbar home on the 900 block of South Paul Laurence Dunbar St after an initial missing person call, and officers found the missing person and family safe—detectives continue investigating with no evidence of kidnapping. WDTN
- ➤ Texas EquuSearch Midwest spent hours searching near Huffman Dam in Kettering on Saturday morning for 9-year-old Erica Baker, who disappeared while walking her dog in February 1999; law enforcement continues to follow up on leads in her case. WHIO-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Sinclair Community College held its commencement ceremony on Friday — awarding nearly 8,000 degrees and certificates to more than 6,000 students. Dayton Daily News
SHOP NEWS
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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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Nick at Night: A Late Night Comedy Show
9:30-11:30 p.m. — The Ugly Duckling — BYOB with a 1 food item minimum — Enjoy a night of laughs with top regional comedians in an intimate setting.
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Touch-a-Truck Event
12-2 p.m. — Madison Park Elementary School — Free — Explore a variety of vehicles and enjoy free bike helmets at this community-friendly gathering.
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DLM Good Neighbor 5k
8:30 AM – 3:00 PM — 226 N. Ludlow St. Lot — Registration fee required — A family-friendly run/walk fostering community spirit and support.
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5th Annual Rotary Club Golf Outing
10:30 AM - 5:30 PM — Dayton Country Club — Golf Package available — Enjoy a great day of golf and community support with lunch, drinks, and a live auction.
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Vets Moving Forward
3-7 p.m. — Student Union — Free entry — Connect with local veterans' resources and job opportunities in the Greater Miami Valley.
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Back to the Future Movie Experience
6-9 p.m. — Mayflower – The Encore — Experience a themed interactive movie party featuring Back to the Future.
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Dayton Sideshow 2025
5-11:40 p.m. — Yellow Cab Tavern — Free entry — Celebrate the local arts scene with an exciting lineup of music, performance, and visual art at this vibrant festival.
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Adoption Event at PetSmart Centerville
12-3 p.m. — PetSmart — Adoption fees may apply — Find your new furry friend at this community pet adoption event.
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