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Saturday, July 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Dayton. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Dayton Dragons announced a holiday lights show called Deck the Diamond at Day Air Ballpark that will run from Nov. 14 to Jan. 3 and feature nightly synchronized music and light shows along with a 44 foot Christmas tree. Visitors can enjoy fire pits for roasting s'mores, scavenger hunts and carnival games for kids — all designed to bring extra fun to the season. WDTN
- ➤ For Love of Children received a large donation Friday from MAHLE Group that provided hundreds of suitcases to help kids who lose their belongings when they are forced into foster care—this gift gives the children a chance to keep their things and their dignity. Dayton 24/7 Now
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A semi hit a man fueling his pickup on U.S. 35 in Greene County, sending him over a guardrail and leaving him with serious injuries as the Ohio State Highway Patrol has cut tall grass along a curve that created a blind spot and plans to add new pavement markings to boost safety. WHIO-TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A man was arrested at a residence on Victor Avenue for allegedly ordering his dogs to attack a person on July 11—video footage showed the dogs inflicting serious injuries, and officials turned the animals over to the Montgomery County Animal Resource Center. WDTN
- ➤ Governor Mike DeWine said he has concerns after Hershall Creachbaum, a 7-year-old from Dayton, died and that state investigators are asking questions about his care by Montgomery County Children’s Services — Clark County Children Services. WHIO-TV
- ➤ Shawn Adrian Jackson Sr. (49) was sentenced by Judge Angelina Jackson to 40 to 45½ years to life for a double shooting that killed Dominique Battle and seriously injured a woman (Dec. 6, 2023 in the 700 block of Brooklyn Avenue) in Dayton, the Montgomery County Prosecutor’s Office said. Dayton Daily News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Dayton raised $453 million in its 'We Soar' campaign that ended June 30—exceeding its $400 million goal. The donations will fund over 300 scholarships and nearly 40 new funds while the school navigates budget cuts and job losses. Dayton Daily News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ From 2020 to 2024, a national study found that Ohio ranked tenth with 21.11 medical malpractice reports per 100,000 residents—roughly 28% above the national average. The report also showed that the rate peaked in 2021 and then dropped to 16.81 by 2024. Dayton 24/7 Now
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The Dayton Arcade redevelopment project is now finished after decades of work that transformed nine historic buildings into offices, housing, classrooms, retail spaces and a new hotel — an effort that cost $162 million and ended nearly 30 years of vacancy. A ribbon-cutting on Thursday evening celebrated the Hilton Garden Inn Dayton Downtown, marking the final step in the transformation. Dayton Daily News
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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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Dayton Dragons Fire Night
7:05-8:35 p.m. — Day Air Ballpark — $17.50 — Celebrate local heroes with a night of baseball and family fun while supporting the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.
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