Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of May.
Good morning, Dayton.
Citizen Jane, known as Jane Marshall, has turned her home in Preble County into a hub where locals meet to learn sewing & quilting and connect with one another.
Since February, she has also supported local projects using her background as a county commissioner to address community issues.
A mini food truck rally will be held in support of BL BBQ and Karaoke DJ Food Truck after a local driver was seriously hurt and his truck totaled in a crash on his way to a children’s hospital to feed nurses, with trucks including What The Taco, liliashomecookedmeals, iggyragus, and squeaky wheels participating and 10% of sales and donations going to support Larry and his family at the first Friends of Tasty Bacon's benefit rally.
A Dayton man, Jerry Robert Logsdon (25), was sentenced by the Dayton Municipal Court to 90 days in jail, three years of intensive supervision and a three-year driver’s license suspension while ordered to pay $5,533.81 in restitution, $250 in fines and $120 in court costs after he lost control of his vehicle and fatally struck Jennifer L. Johnson (44) waiting for a bus on Dec. 28, 2022.
UD will end its AVIATE program this spring in favor of a simpler housing system—shifting housing assignments to the fall to give students more control—and staff are testing a new process with student input as the housing application for 2026-27 opens on September 8.
Centerville Schools is considering a partnership with the YMCA of Greater Dayton to offer before and after school child care in its K-5 buildings for the 2025-26 school year.
The board will meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Centerville High School South Unit Commons to vote on the proposal, where families will pay the YMCA directly & the organization will handle employee pay and benefits.
Trotwood is redeveloping the Woodland Hills apartments that were damaged by 2019 tornadoes — the 430-unit complex is being fixed up in two phases by Windsor Companies and Trotwood CIC.
Phase one is half complete with the first building ready to lease in June — phase two will add 336 new apartments by early 2026.
Montgomery County Landbank will build 40 new homes and rehabilitate 24 houses in the Madden Hills, Fairview, Wolfcreek and Dayton View Triangle neighborhoods as part of a $17 million program funded partly by the state Welcome Home Ohio program.
Builders Centerstone Homes and Ohio Regional Constructors will complete the work by May 2026 — the new homes will blend with local styles and be offered at prices no higher than $180,000 for eligible buyers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Vets Moving Forward
3-7 p.m. — Student Union — Free entry — Connect with local veterans' resources and job opportunities in the Greater Miami Valley.
Back to the Future Movie Experience
6-9 p.m. — Mayflower – The Encore — Experience a themed interactive movie party featuring Back to the Future.
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.
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.
Pot & Paint: Art and Nature Workshop
2-4:30 p.m. — Cedar Lake — Ticket required — Unwind with art while learning to repot and care for your new plant baby.
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