Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of June.
Good morning, Dayton.
The Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority offered free rides on Thursday for Juneteenth events and sent its June bus as a cooling station to a free concert at Fraze Pavillion in Lincoln Park Civic Commons in Kettering from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.—attendees could cool off amid rising temperatures.
On June 18th, the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds performed ahead of the Dayton Air Show and impressed local fans with a precise aerial display + drawing attention to the event’s buildup.
The Greene County Strawberry Fest will be held at the Greene County Fairgrounds on June 21 and 22 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., offering family fun, fresh strawberries, crafts, food and live entertainment.
Admission costs $6 cash and kids 2 and under enter free plus a discount is available while proceeds support the local food pantry.
Dayton police chased and arrested a wrong-way driver on U.S. 35 when the driver drove off the road near the Smithville Road exit and re-entered in reverse—both the 25-year-old driver and 26-year-old passenger face felony charges.
Dayton police arrested Roman Baumer—known as 'Supa'—last week after video footage showed him spray-painting a building on North Main Street; officials said he defaced hundreds of properties and are working with affected businesses to have them repainted as community service.
CenterPoint Energy announced it will sell its Ohio gas business while assuring customers their safe and reliable service will not change—this sale is part of a larger plan that comes as the company plans a rate increase opposed by the Ohio Consumers Counsel.
Dayton Dragons Baseball Game
7:05-8:35 p.m. — Day Air Ballpark — Ticket prices vary — Catch one of the hottest tickets in sports with an exciting baseball matchup.
Fort Wayne TinCaps at Dayton Dragons
1:05 – 2:35 PM — Day Air Ballpark — Ticket prices vary — Catch one of the hottest tickets in sports as the Dayton Dragons play baseball.
MBK & MSK Dayton Shoot for The Stars Basketball Camp 25
10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. — Northridge Local Schools — Cost info not provided — Develop basketball skills and teamwork for young athletes aged 7-15 at this empowering camp.
MJ: The Musical
Evening performances — Schuster Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of Michael Jackson through a captivating Broadway musical.
Cultivating Resilience Summit 3.0
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 a.m. — Sinclair Conference Center — Ticket includes meals — Two-day summit focusing on building resilience and addressing childhood trauma.
Star Wars Interactive Movie Party
6-9 p.m. — Mayflower – The Encore — Ticket prices include movie and dinner — Experience a themed evening with Star Wars featuring a buffet dinner and interactive fun.
Independence Day Family Fun Weekend at Young's Dairy
10 a.m. - 10 p.m. — Young's Jersey Dairy — $22.50+ — Enjoy two weekends of family fun with rides, mini-golf, and more at Young's Dairy!
Oakwood Farmers Market
9 AM – 12 PM — Oakwood Farmers' Market — Free entry — Experience fresh air, local vendors, and delicious baked goods to kick off your weekend.
MJ - The Musical
1-2:30 p.m. — Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center — Last-minute tickets available — Experience the electrifying life of Michael Jackson in this acclaimed musical.
Dayton Dragons vs. Lake County Captains
7:05-8:35 p.m. — Day Air Ballpark — Ticket prices vary — Catch the excitement of minor league baseball with the Dayton Dragons at home!
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