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Sunday, May 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Dayton. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 18th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ County officials unveiled Courthouse Square’s new fountain on Friday along North Main Street between Second and Third and it is set to welcome hundreds of NATO delegates arriving next week—this project marks a key step in downtown revitalization. Dayton Daily News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Warby Parker has opened its new store in Dayton where shoppers can try on glasses, get one-on-one styling advice, and pick from top contacts brands. The store offers a Buy a Pair, Give a Pair program (open Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.) that donates a pair of glasses for every pair sold. Dayton937.com
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Dayton police are looking for 1-year-old Kyng-Legend Wilkerson and 3-year-old Lamont Wilkerson Jr. after 41-year-old Sabrina Monegan left with the boys Friday at 11:35 p.m. in a 2019 gray Honda HRV with expired plates — authorities say clues include a teal onesie with a whale and a Paw Patrol bookbag for Kyng-Legend, a green shirt for Lamont, and Monegan’s description as having black hair and brown eyes, as she is believed to be heading to Florida. WHIO-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Rose Music Center at the Heights announced its 10-year anniversary concert lineup starting today with The String Cheese Incident w/ The Wood Brothers and a series of shows running through September 21. The venue, which finished construction in 2015 and hosted over 430 artists, will also sell limited edition merchandise—adding to the anniversary celebration. WHIO-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ At a Moraine Planning Commission meeting on Tuesday, May 20, developers will request a zoning change to demolish a nearby apartment building and combine it with the vacant Frisch’s site to build a WaWa gas station and convenience store on the southeast corner of Springboro Pike and South Dixie Avenue—this effort aims to refresh a busy intersection. Dayton Daily News
- ➤ Miami Township fiscal officer Bob Matthews is under a state investigation after trustees reported him for unauthorized fund withdrawals for coin purchases and for allegedly attempting to fire the finance director who blocked the move — state officials said the Ohio Auditor’s Special Investigations Unit opened the probe in line with Fiscal Integrity Act procedures. Dayton Daily News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Archie, a 2-year-old who has been on dialysis since he was 3 days old, is preparing for an 8-hour kidney transplant before the end of May - his living donor was found at his second birthday party. His family asks for prayers as he gets the gift of life. Dayton 24/7 Now
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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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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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The Memorial Day 5K & Mini March
8:30 a.m. — Kettering Recreation Complex — $35 — Participate in a spirited 5K and a free Mini March for kids featuring fun swag.
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Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Class
1 PM — Wright Cycle Estates — $60 — Learn essential life-saving skills for healthcare providers with certification included.
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2025 Phi Theta Pi Convention
May 28 – Jun 1 — Hilton Garden Inn Dayton Beavercreek — $119 per night — Attend the annual Phi Theta Pi Convention for networking and collaboration.
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Baseball Game: West Michigan Whitecaps vs. Dayton Dragons
7:05-11:05 p.m. — Day Air Ballpark — Tickets available — Catch the excitement of a thrilling baseball matchup at the Dragons' home turf.
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