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Saturday, May 24th, 2025
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Good morning, Dayton. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 24th of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A plane crash at Montgomery Field Airport early Thursday killed three people, including Dayton musician Daniel Williams—a founding member of The Devil Wears Prada—after the airport's weather alert system and runway lights failed. WHIO-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Old Montgomery County Courthouse in downtown Dayton was open for tours Friday, May 23 — located inside the NATO security zone — and visitors saw the building's historic features during this rare public event. Dayton Daily News
- ➤ Ching Chung’s new mural ‘Peace Blossoms in Dayton 2025’ stands on East Third Street to honor the city’s role in the 1995 Dayton Peace Accords—it was chosen through a competitive process under the Downtown Dayton Storefront Activation Program marking the 30th Anniversary of the accords. Dayton Daily News
- ➤ Over 200 free outdoor summer concerts and festivals will take place across Dayton and the Miami Valley in 2025, with events including Cheese Fest happening today plus Heritage Day at Carillon Park on May 25. DaytonLocal.com
- ➤ Table 33 chef Keith Taylor, who cooked during the Dayton Peace Accords in 1995, will prepare a meal for about 20 Swedish delegates during the NATO assembly this weekend at his restaurant in the Dayton Arcade. The menu will include pan-roasted halibut in a special tomato sauce and a chocolate covered cherry from Esther Price Candies—marking a nod to local flavor and history. Dayton Daily News
- ➤ The Dayton International Peace Museum opened its exhibit Friday to celebrate the 70th anniversary of NATO’s Assembly and the 30th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Accords — guests can see historic items like Wright Brothers aviation pieces and artifacts from the accords. Spectrum News 1
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, Memorial Day weekend events began at the Dayton VA with the creation of an Avenue of Flags to honor fallen servicemen and women. Nearly 150 flags were raised by Navy veteran Thomas Jones and Vietnam War veteran Edward Clements on Friday + over 60,000 graves will be decorated on Saturday + a Memorial Day ceremony with VA Director Jennifer DeFrancesco is set for Monday. Dayton 24/7 Now
- ➤ On Friday, Gov. Mike DeWine visited Dayton for NATO’s opening ceremonies to mark the 30th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Accords—he noted that the event showed the city’s strong ties to NATO. He explained that security measures were in place for hundreds of international delegates—Congressman Mike Turner will now lead the remaining events. WDTN
- ➤ Dayton Mayor Jeffrey Mims Jr. praised months of careful planning that kept the NATO Spring Assembly safe as world leaders gathered downtown on Friday. The city worked with local, state, and federal teams (with no incidents reported on day one) to secure the NATO Village and provide a space for protesters. WDTN
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Kettering Health officials said a May 20 cyberattack led to a tech outage that affected thousands of patients and staff at local facilities. They held a press conference on May 23 at 6 p.m.—the meeting detailed the incident and ongoing steps to restore systems. WDTN
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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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Passport to MetroParks
6-9 p.m. — RiverScape MetroPark — Free entry — Celebrate the summer festival season with live music, entertainment, and hands-on activities for all ages.
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Funk Fest
5:30-9 p.m. — Levitt Pavilion Dayton — Free entry — Celebrate funk music with top artists including Rick James' Stone City Band and more.
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Dayton Dragons vs. West Michigan Whitecaps
1:05-5:05 p.m. — Day Air Ballpark — Ticket prices vary — Catch all the action as the Dayton Dragons take on the West Michigan Whitecaps in an exciting baseball matchup.
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Try Paddlesports at Eastwood MetroPark
4-7 p.m. — Eastwood MetroPark — Free — Explore kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, and canoeing with hands-on overviews and equipment provided.
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Dayton Hybrid Engineering and Technology Career Fair
2-5 p.m. — On Par Entertainment — Free entry — Explore career opportunities in engineering, technology, and security clearance with top employers.
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