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Friday, July 25th, 2025
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Good morning, Dayton. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 25th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On July 24th, Dayton firefighters were dispatched just after 5:00 a.m. to the 2900 block of Ridge Avenue after a gas leak was reported — crews secured the area — and further details are expected soon. WHIO-TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Dayton police responded to a reported shooting near N. Broadway and W. Third St.—residents were told to avoid West Third St. between Paul Laurence Dunbar Ave and Edwin C. Moses Blvd as investigators from the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office began working on the case. WDTN
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A Very Carillon Christmas, a 35-minute holiday TV special from Dayton directed by Michael Webber and co-starring Gary Sandy and Carillon Historical Park head Brady Kress, won an Ohio Valley Emmy Award on July 19th. The film—highlighting Dayton’s long history of innovation—has become a key part of the park’s month-long holiday celebration. DaytonLocal.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Clergy Community Coalition is collecting 1,250 new signatures from registered Dayton voters between July 24 and August 11 to put a 1 mill property tax levy on the November ballot after the city commission deadlocked in a 2—2 vote with one abstention. If Montgomery County Board of Elections verifies the signatures, the levy will bypass the commission and reach the ballot. WYSO
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dayton officials remind residents to use cooling centers at three recreation centers and local splash pads amid a heatwave that brings heat indices of 100 to 104 degrees. The centers are open weekdays from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. and splash pads are available daily from noon to 8 p.m.—neighbors are urged to remain in air-conditioned spaces. WDTN
- ➤ Ohio law requires Dayton schoolchildren to be vaccinated for 10 diseases before school and gives them a 14-day grace period if they haven’t finished their shots. In 2024, local public health reported only 84.6% of kindergartners were fully protected against measles—officials say fewer doctor visits may have lowered rates—while the Vaccines Protect Kids campaign works to boost immunizations. Dayton Daily News
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Patriot 5k Run
9:00 a.m. — Carroll High School — $30 for adults, $10 for children — Support the Carroll Girls' Soccer Team at this family-friendly 5k race with a track lap for the kids.
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Greene County Fair
8 a.m. – 10 p.m. — Greene County Expo Center Camping — $10 daily admission, kids 9 & under free — Experience a week of fun with exciting acts and entertainment at the fair.
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Black Box Improv's Kid Summer Camp
8 AM-10 AM — The Black Box Improv Theater — Check event page for cost — An engaging summer camp for teens exploring the joy of improvisational comedy.
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Soaring Sounds
7 PM — Centerville High School Stadium — $43 - $48 — Experience the excitement and artistry of DCI's top Drum Corps in a longstanding community tradition.
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Dayton Horse Show
All day — Champions Center Arena — Entry fee required — Celebrate a tradition of showmanship and sportsmanship at the 158th annual Dayton Horse Show.
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Summer of Freedom Fundraiser
5-9 p.m. — Benham's Grove — $35 includes one drink — An unforgettable evening of fun, food, and live music to support local veterans.
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Rock ‘n Green Tomato Festival
5 PM – 10 PM, Noon – 10 PM — Riverfront Park Miamisburg — Free entry — Enjoy great food, contests, and live rock ‘n’ roll music at this family-friendly festival.
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Bacon Fest 2025
4-10 p.m. — Fraze Pavilion — Free entry — Celebrate the love for bacon with food, live entertainment, and fun at this community festival.
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Polish Summer Picnic
2-8 p.m. — Dayton Polish-American Club — $5 — Enjoy polka music by the Chardon Polka Band at this vibrant summer festival.
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National Night Out Huber Heights
6-8 p.m. — Wayne High School — Free entry — Enjoy a family-friendly evening with fun activities for all ages.
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