Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 18th of June.
Good morning, Dayton.
On Tuesday, June 16 at 7:20 a.m., a local photographer captured an orb-like object in the eastern sky above Dayton; Larry C.
Price described it as a big sphere ringed with lights hovering at 80,000 ft while Flightradar24 tracked a nearby high-altitude weather balloon.
Coffeehouse by Val’s Bakery will open Saturday, June 27 in Miamisburg at 22 S.
Main St. and will run from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; the first 25 customers will receive a free Val’s hat while Dayton and Kettering locations remain open.
Yellow Cab Tavern will permanently close later this year as owners report rising costs and lower sales have hurt its business.
A free drone light show will take place above the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force on June 26 with 500 drones, a live soundtrack on 95.3 The Eagle and 101.1 The Eagle starting at 10 p.m. The museum stays open until 9 p.m. with food trucks on site.
Carillon Historical Park will donate a piece of Wright Flyer fabric to America’s Time Capsule, which will be buried at Independence National Park on July 4, 2026 & opened on July 4, 2276 to mark America’s 500th birthday.
CBS Sunday Morning recently highlighted the gesture.
Viking Partners plans to redevelop the former Stratacache facility in Trotwood into an industrial asset offering 120,000 sqft that can expand to 500,000 sqft with CSX rail access + 32 dock doors.
The site is near Dayton International Airport + interstates to support growing industrial demand.
Montgomery County Auditor Karl Keith reported that the tentative reappraisal shows residential home values rising by 19% and commercial values by 20% since 2023.
Dayton saw the highest residential increase and homeowners will receive tentative notices in early July.
Kyle Kemper Live at Bricky's Comedy Club
9:30-11 p.m. — Bricky's Comedy Club — $17 — Enjoy a night of self-deprecating humor and energetic crowd work with Dayton's own Kyle Kemper.
Candlelight Tribute to Queen and The Beatles
8:45 – 9:45 p.m. — Dayton Masonic Center — Ticketed event — Experience the enchanting music of Queen and The Beatles under candlelight in a stunning venue.
Summer Concert Series: Sunday Concert with Band 5
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Dominick Lofino Park — Free entry — Enjoy a lively concert with Band 5 featuring your favorite tunes and community fun.
hOm Sound Bath Experience
7-8:30 p.m. — The Brightside Music & Event Venue — Cost varies — Experience a tranquil sound bath combining traditional healing with modern therapeutic sounds.
Dayton Dragons Baseball Game
7:05-8:05 p.m. — Day Air Ballpark — Ticket prices vary — Catch one of the hottest tickets in sports as you watch the Dayton Dragons play baseball.
West Michigan Whitecaps at Dayton Dragons
7:05-8:05 p.m. — Day Air Ballpark — Ticket prices vary — Catch the excitement as the Dayton Dragons take on the West Michigan Whitecaps in a thrilling baseball match.
Dayton Dragons vs. West Michigan Whitecaps
7:05-8:05 p.m. — Day Air Ballpark — Ticket prices vary — Experience thrilling baseball action with the local heroes, the Dayton Dragons.
Gem City Groundlings present 'As You Like It'
7-9 p.m. — Levitt Pavilion Dayton — Free entry — Enjoy a witty comedy of love and identity in the scenic Forest of Arden.
West Michigan Whitecaps at Dayton Dragons
6:00 – 8:05 p.m. — Day Air Ballpark — Ticket prices vary — Experience thrilling minor league baseball with the Dayton Dragons at Day Air Ballpark.
WILD ENCOUNTERS
1-3 p.m. — Sinclair Community College Centerville — Free entry — Meet animal ambassadors from the Columbus Zoo and enjoy crafts, snacks, and family fun.
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