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Friday, May 30th, 2025
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Good morning, Dayton. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 30th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Dayton Foodbank unveiled a new van to help deliver food and volunteers to small neighborhoods with rising hunger needs—supporting roughly 114,000 people in Montgomery, Preble and Greene counties. The vehicle, donated by the AES Ohio Foundation, will join 20 other mobile units to improve access in areas where larger trucks cannot reach. Dayton 24/7 Now
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Authorities are investigating a crash on Logistics Lane near Dayton International Airport around 1:05 a.m.—a Harley Davidson hit a curb, veered off, and killed driver Christian Price, 24, of Ansonia, and his passenger Austin Evans, 25, of West Milton, who were not wearing helmets and are suspected of speeding. WDTN
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Multiple police officers are on scene near West Maplewood Avenue in Dayton where a standoff is reported — U.S. Marshal Service personnel are at a residence while officials work to get more details. WDTN
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, the Dayton Philharmonic and the Sarajevo Philharmonic held a 'Concert for Peace' at the Schuster Center—this was the Sarajevo group’s only U.S. public appearance. The event marked 30 years since the Dayton Peace Accords brought peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina—an achievement many Dayton residents recall. WDTN
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ In Vandalia, a New Carlisle woman purchased a $2,000,000 Extreme Cash scratch-off ticket at a Speedway location and chose the cash option to receive $720,000 after taxes—while in Hamilton, another lottery player won on a 'Billion' scratch-off ticket from a Sunoco location and will get $360,000 after taxes. WDTN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Dayton city leaders met this week after hosting NATO’s Parliamentary Assembly, which brought hundreds of delegates and spurred city upgrades such as lighting improvements along Main and Monument Streets (90% of the work was finished ahead of schedule). The general fund paid for $1.1 million in upgrades while state and federal funds covered other projects (including planned equipment and security measures), and the city did not fund the fireworks display. Dayton Daily News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Kettering Health said it will no longer divert EMS patients after a cyberattack on May 20 caused a technology outage. The hospital said its teams restored imaging services and now accept both walk-in and EMS patients while temporary fixes remain in place. Dayton Daily News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ N.E.W. Ales Brewing is celebrating its five year anniversary this weekend and will host live music — by the Steve Falearos Project — along with experimental sours, hazy brews and surprises for its patrons. The brewery marks this milestone with a full schedule of flavor-packed pours and special events. Dayton937.com
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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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Counselor Training for Building Trades
8 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Dayton Ohio Electrical JATC — Free entry — Enhance your knowledge on Building Trades Careers and Apprenticeship training for 7-12 School Counselors.
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Class Act Drama Presents: Sound of Music
7-10:30 p.m. — Montgomery County ESC Learning Center North — Free for children under 5 — Experience a mesmerizing rendition of the timeless classic 'Sound of Music' brought to life by talented actors and musicians.
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Ohio One Stop Shop Hop
9 AM – 5 PM — Nutter Center — Free entry — Explore 24 quilt shops showcasing fabrics, notions, and quilt kits all in one convenient location.
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Oakwood Farmers Market Featuring Gem City Bakehouse
9 a.m.–12 p.m. — Oakwood Farmers' Market — Free entry — Enjoy fresh air, local vendors, and delicious baked goods to kickstart your weekend.
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Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow N Fire
2:30-6:30 p.m. — Nutter Center — Tickets available — Experience the thrill of your favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks in an action-packed live show.
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Pickleball for Your Mental Health
1-2 p.m. — Kettering Health Years Ahead - Centerville — Free — Discover how pickleball can boost your mental well-being through social interaction and physical activity.
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