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Friday, June 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Dayton. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. Spectrum News 1
- ➤ 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. Dayton Daily News
- ➤ 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. Dayton937.com
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ 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. WHIO-TV
- ➤ 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. Dayton 24/7 Now
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ 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 Daily News
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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.
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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.
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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.
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MJ: The Musical
Evening performances — Schuster Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of Michael Jackson through a captivating Broadway musical.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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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