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Dayton
Friday, May 29th, 2026
Good morning, Dayton. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Madison Township firefighters rescued a baby deer from fast-moving floodwaters on May 28 at 11:42 a.m. after hearing it carried downstream while clearing the scene. WHIO-TV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in Ohio dropped 23.9 cents from last week, with the average now at $4.506 per gallon, though prices remain higher than last year. Dayton drivers can pay as little as $3.892 at Sam's Club on Miller Ln + find similar rates across the region. Dayton Daily News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Xenia High School senior Abbey Arden overcame early expulsions and credit struggles to graduate this month; she plans to work & save for a car as she pursues a commercial driver’s license. Dayton Daily News
- ➤ Archbishop Alter High School announced that women's basketball coach and athletic director Chris Hart, who led the Lady Knights to five state championships, is retiring along with science teacher Randy Reeder and advancement director Robin Blank. The retirements honor their decades of service + tradition. WHIO-TV
- ➤ Rodil Espinoza-Martinez, a first-generation American who struggled early on, transferred to Spring Valley Academy where he became class president and learned music and construction before planning to study construction management at University of Cincinnati; he encourages younger students to enjoy the opportunities available (despite early challenges). Dayton Daily News
- ➤ Brian White — a Centerville High School senior living with paramyotonia congenita muscular dystrophy — uses dance to ease symptoms and support his family as he graduates this month. He will enroll at Wright State University next year and join the dance team. Dayton Daily News
- ➤ After suffering a stroke from an AVM that sent her into a coma, Fairmont High School senior Brittany Percifull has graduated this spring and will attend Wright State University to study physical therapy, a field she embraced after her recovery. Dayton Daily News
- ➤ Dayton Public Schools will begin a free summer food program for youth 18 and younger on June 1, serving breakfast, lunch, and snacks at churches, parks, libraries, and schools—ending July 31. WYSO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Dayton Mayor will hold a town hall on gun and youth violence later this week in a local venue, with Police Chief Eric Henderson and community panelists expected to address concerns. WHIO-TV
- ➤ On Thursday, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose met with over 100 small business owners in Dayton to share cybersecurity tips and explain ways to avoid frequent scams (per Total Assure, which reports a cyberattack every seven seconds). WHIO-TV
- ➤ Ohio Rep. Karen Brownlee proposed the Medicaid Savings Act in the Ohio House Medicaid Committee to shift the state’s Medicaid program from managed care to fee-for-service, a change that could disrupt Dayton-based CareSource’s operations & affect local jobs. Dayton Daily News
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Dayton Dragons vs. Great Lakes Loons
7:05-8:05 p.m. — Day Air Ballpark — Tickets available — Experience the excitement of minor league baseball with the Dayton Dragons in action.
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Clash Spring/Summer Fashion Show
5-11 p.m. — The Brightside Music & Event Venue — Tickets available now — Experience a showcase of bold designs and emerging talent from Dayton's creative community.
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Mariah the Scientist Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Fraze Pavilion — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of soulful tunes by Mariah the Scientist.
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Acting, Production and Business Networking: Elevating Your Potential
6-8 p.m. — Troll Pub at the Wheelhouse — Limited tickets — Network with industry professionals in fashion and business at Dayton's vibrant venue.
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Break Up With What Broke You
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Panera Bread — Free entry — Discuss shedding unhealthy baggage and find freedom through fellowship and biblical insights.
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Cherry Yum Yum Concert Featuring The Vindys
7-9:30 p.m. — Levitt Pavilion Dayton — Free entry — Experience an energetic evening of rock and soul music from two dynamic bands with local roots.
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Oakwood Farmers Market
9 AM – 12 PM — Oakwood Farmers' Market — Free entry — Enjoy fresh air and local vendors with delicious baked goods to kickstart your weekend.
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Bike Ride with Author Kathleen Smythe
2-3 p.m. — 2nd Street Market — Free entry — Experience a guided bike ride with the author of 'Bicycling Through...' after her book signing.
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Pop Into Summer: Bubble Party
9:30-10:30 a.m. — Schoolhouse Park — Registration required — Celebrate National Bubble Day with crafts, bubble playtime, and a story.
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Fort Wayne TinCaps at Dayton Dragons
7:05-8:05 p.m. — Day Air Ballpark — Ticket prices vary — Catch the excitement as the Dayton Dragons battle it out on the field.
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