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Thursday, June 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Dayton. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of June.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Delta flight was diverted to CVG on June 4 due to a mechanical issue—landing safely with passengers deplaning normally at the gate. WHIO-TV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Pins Mechanical Co. will open a new bar with duckpin bowling, retro pinball machines, patio pong, giant Jenga and a two-story slide later this month at 416 E. First Street in Dayton’s Water Street District. Located in the former Moeller Brew Barn space near Day Air Ballpark, the venue will serve craft cocktails and local beers + feature indoor and outdoor bars with fire pits + offer old school entertainment for adults. WHIO-TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Huber Heights man pleaded guilty to forgery and grand theft in Montgomery County court and was sentenced to two to three years in prison—he must also pay up to $12,000 in restitution for his role in a quitclaim deed fraud scheme that illegally transferred three properties in Dayton, Centerville, and Huber Heights. Dayton Daily News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Hopewell earthworks at Fortified Hill in Butler County will offer 90-minute guided tours this weekend at Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park to help Dayton residents explore the 40-acre site built by the Hopewell culture thousands of years ago. Tribal representatives helped plan the tours to protect the history — future research may expand access while preserving its ancient features. WYSO
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Indiana University East and Wright State University signed a new agreement that lets IU East students spend three years on a human life science degree before transferring for a fourth year with lab training and clinical rotations at Reid Hospital. The program prepares students for in-demand medical lab science careers (with entry-level roles starting above $65,000) and awards them both a Bachelor of Science and a Medical Laboratory Science certificate. Wright State University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State Sen. Steve Huffman said the Senate passed SB60 33-0 to let veterinarians use telehealth for pets and the bill now goes to the Ohio House for review—veterinarians are split on remote visits. Supporters say the change will help some elderly pet owners—while critics warn that online exams cannot replace in-person care. Dayton Daily News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dayton Children’s opened its new $11.8M outpatient care center at 5501 Far Hills Ave, just south of Rahn Road in the Centerville and Washington Township area to offer specialized pediatric services. The two-story building—measuring 26,540 square feet—provides physical, occupational and speech/language therapies as well as lab testing and imaging for walk-in visits with a referral. Dayton Daily News
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Cincinnati Bengals receiver Ja’Marr Chase will play in the Logan Wilson Celebrity Softball Game on June 11 at Day Air Ballpark—doors open at 5 p.m. with a pre-event party and a home run derby starting at 6 p.m.—with the game set to begin around 7 p.m. The event will raise funds for The Brooks Joshua Anderson Foundation—supporting research and scholarships for SIDS. Dayton Daily News
- ➤ The Dayton Dragons are building a new 5,000 square-foot event center at Day Air Ballpark in the Water Street District that will cost $6 million and feature a batting cage, premium seating and advanced displays—construction will finish in the fall—to host private events and gatherings. This project marks the most significant investment in the ballpark since it first opened. WYSO
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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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Dad Class
7-9 p.m. — Kettering Health Main Campus — Cost not mentioned — Equip yourself with essential parenting skills and confidence before your newborn arrives.
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Joe Waters and the Back Porch Band
7-9 p.m. — Levitt Pavilion Dayton — Free entry — Experience diverse tunes from celebrated local musician Joe Waters and the soulful Rachel Litteral.
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Candlelight: Rings & Dragons
8 p.m. — Dayton Masonic Center — Tickets available — Celebrate the music of classic fantasy series in a magical candlelight setting.
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Celtic Fest Ohio 2025
7 AM – 5 PM — Caesar Creek State Park — Get ready for a day filled with Celtic music, culture, and community spirit.
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Breakfast with The Beatles
9-11 a.m. — Fraze Pavilion — Free entry — Enjoy a lively breakfast classic with Beatles hits and community spirit.
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Dayton, Butler & Warren Golf Classic
9 a.m.–5 p.m. — Heritage Club — Fundraising event — Experience a premier golf outing supporting Junior Achievement's mission to empower youth.
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