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Good morning, Dayton. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 12th of May.

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • An 8-year-old boy riding his tricycle was seriously injured when he went into the street between parked cars and was hit by a Chevrolet Traverse on New Street in Logan County at 12:20 p.m. on Saturday—medics transported him to Dayton Children’s Hospital.  WHIO-TV
  • A police chase on I-75 near Benchwood ended with a crash at 1:15 a.m. on Sunday after a driver ran a red light and the chase lasted 4 minutes — Vandalia and Englewood police reported that five people fled the vehicle and one person received a citation while no injuries were reported.  WDTN

BUSINESS NEWS

  • Springfield Home and Hardware is closing after 80 years at 2982 Derr Road (it opened in 1945) and will hold a closeout sale starting today. The store will be open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Dayton Daily News

CRIME NEWS

  • A 15-year-old without a license drove over 100 mph in Dayton and was given a court date—officers called his mother to pick him up.  WHIO-TV
  • In Montgomery County on the 400 block of Fer Don Road, police, deputies, and SWAT responded after reports that a suspect barricaded in a home on Sunday—authorities confirmed heavy police activity since 7:40 a.m.  Dayton 24/7 Now

EDUCATION NEWS

  • A Miami Valley school district lost teacher’s aide Jennifer Korleski of Tippecanoe Middle School when she died in a three-vehicle crash on I-75 on May 4 in Miami County—her family and students remember her kind spirit.  WHIO-TV

SPORTS NEWS

  • The Dayton Dragons introduced a new mascot today to ignite some serious fun among fans. The team said the mascot will appear at upcoming games to boost excitement and team spirit.  WHIO-TV

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Tue, 5/13/25

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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.

    Wed, 5/14/25

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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.

    Fri, 5/16/25

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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.

    Sat, 5/17/25

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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.

    Sun, 5/18/25

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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.

    Mon, 5/19/25

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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.

    Wed, 5/21/25

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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.

    Thu, 5/22/25

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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.

    Fri, 5/23/25

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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.

    Sat, 5/24/25

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