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Tuesday, July 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Dayton. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Homefull took over Dayton’s only men's homeless shelter on July 1 after St. Vincent De Paul could no longer operate it due to financial strain, and the new nonprofit now offers on-site programs (including AA groups, counseling, housing focus groups and a farm for job skills) to help residents become self-sufficient. WYSO
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A man was hit by a car in Montgomery County and is in serious condition—police reported that drugs and alcohol have not been ruled out. WHIO-TV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Woodard Development will invest about $9 million to transform the old KK Motorcycle Supply warehouse on East Third Street into modern offices that will create over 60 new jobs, retain 10 jobs, and boost a nearly $13 million annual payroll with support from a $1.5 million city grant. Construction will finish in the second quarter of 2026 and the building will open as an employment hub with a new two-story addition—improving East Third Street’s look and function. Dayton Daily News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 19-year-old man was sentenced to at least 3 years in prison after reportedly assaulting two police officers + injuring a firefighter during an April domestic violence call at Autumn Woods Apartments and pleading guilty to felonious assault while other charges were dismissed. Dayton Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine cut 67 items from the $60B budget while lawmakers review plans for school funding, DPS bus pass changes, and property tax reforms. Lawmakers may try to reverse some vetoes as a tax study commission is set up+voters push for change. Dayton Daily News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Congress approved the federal spending bill that cuts Medicaid payments and over 760,000 Ohioans will risk losing coverage while hospitals across the state may lose billions in funding. The changes—set to take effect Jan. 1, 2026—could also end enhanced premium tax credits and increase unpaid care costs for hospitals in the Dayton area. Dayton Daily News
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Brookville officials approved plans on June 12 to redevelop the former high school and middle school into a housing project. The project will build 14 single-family homes on a cul-de-sac off Western Avenue near Hill Street—each home meeting the R-1C zoning requirement of at least 1,400 square feet. WDTN
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EMO Night with Flicker // Fade
11:30 PM — The Brightside — Ticket info TBA — Experience a live band playing the best of emo, pop-punk, and Warped Tour era music.
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Front Street Art Hop
5-9 p.m. — Front Street — Free admission — Explore nearly 100 artist studios, galleries, and boutiques while enjoying live music and food.
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Yoga in The Park — Speakeasy Yoga
10-11 a.m. — RiverScape MetroPark — Free entry — Enjoy energizing outdoor yoga sessions with Tori Reynolds under the pavilion.
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Dayton Mac & Cheese Fest
11 a.m. to 6 p.m. — The Brightside — Free entry — Indulge in a wide variety of mac n' cheese dishes from local food trucks at this family-friendly food festival.
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Black Box Improv's KidProv Summer Camp
8 a.m. — The Black Box Improv Theater — Check website for pricing — A lively summer camp fostering creativity and comedy for teens aged 13-17.
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Free Concert Featuring A Vicious Cycle
7-9 p.m. — North Park — Free event — Enjoy a nostalgic evening of '90s rock and alt music performed live.
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Sunset at the Market
5-8 p.m. — 2nd Street Market — Free entry — Enjoy dining, live music, and shopping while soaking in the sunset at this community event.
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Carlene Carter Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Levitt Pavilion Dayton — Tickets required — Experience the vibrant sounds of Carlene Carter, a legacy of country music, live in concert.
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Gem City Comic Con
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. & 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Marriott at the University of Dayton — Admission details not specified — Immerse yourself in comics and creativity at this family-friendly event.
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Fleetwood Mac Tribute Concert
7-9 p.m. — Stubbs Park — Free entry — Celebrate the magic of Fleetwood Mac with a nostalgic evening of live music.
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