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Friday, June 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Dayton. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of June.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Pins Mechanical Co. announced that its social playground featuring duckpin bowling, classic pinball machines and patio pong will open on June 18 in Dayton’s Water Street District at the former Moeller Brew Barn at 416 E. First St. CEO Troy Allen said his company is expanding in Ohio with a seventh location opening later this summer and the venue will operate seven days a week with weekday hours starting at 4 p.m. and weekend hours at noon. Dayton Daily News
- ➤ Alisha Murray has led Daybreak since February 2023 and will leave her role in August to become CEO at UMCH Family Services in Columbus. The board praised her 16 years with the youth programs and will meet later this month to plan a search for a new CEO. WDTN
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Within five days, Dayton police responded to several shootings on Bragg Place — on May 31 a 28-year-old woman was shot by a man identified as the father of her child and treated at a hospital, on June 2 a 38-year-old man was injured in a gunfire exchange, and on June 5 additional victims were brought to a hospital with detectives investigating the events. Dayton 24/7 Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Dayton International Airport will host the CenterPoint Energy Dayton Air Show on June 21—22 with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds headlining its 51st anniversary. Organizers say the two-day event will offer flying displays, ground exhibits, and a celebration of the city’s aviation legacy. Dayton Convention & Visitors Bureau
- ➤ A historic marker now stands outside St. Mary’s Hall on the University of Dayton campus to honor local writer Erma Bombeck. The marker tells her story from a copygirl at the Dayton Herald to a nationally syndicated columnist. Dayton Daily News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On June 5, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base gave a tour of two treatment sites that lowered PFAS levels in water to EPA standards. Cleanup began after a spill years ago and three more projects will be built pending funding—efforts following a $26 million investment by Congress in 2020. Dayton 24/7 Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery County released the annual Point-in-Time Count results yesterday—showing a 7% drop in total homelessness from last year while the number of people sleeping unsheltered increased from 92 to 111. Montgomery County
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery County Prevention Coalition is hosting free naloxone events today at Premier Health YMCA (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) and at Dayton Metro Library in Miami Township (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.) as part of National Naloxone Awareness Day following more than 40 overdose deaths in the first three months. The kits include naloxone, gloves and a face mask and are available while supplies last. Dayton Daily News
SHOP NEWS
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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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Breakthrough Basketball Shooting & Ball Handling Camp
June 17-19 — Dayton Sports Complex — Registration Required — Enhance your shooting and ball-handling skills with expert coaching in a high-intensity environment.
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