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Friday, August 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Dayton. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Fire crews, police and AES Ohio converged in Fairborn near the intersection of Xenia Drive (Broad Street) to fight a fire that broke out Thursday morning. WDTN
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Lawrence Dority was found guilty today in an Orlando courtroom for second-degree murder for shooting former NBA player and Dayton native Adreian Payne during a dispute, and he will be sentenced on (Aug. 29) following a three-day trial. Dayton Daily News
- ➤ Dayton deputies are seeking help to locate a man wanted on drug possession charges (Montgomery County Sheriff's Office) who was last seen on July 31. WHIO-TV
- ➤ A male was shot outside an apartment complex in Dayton when a 911 caller reported hearing a gunshot — police are investigating the incident further — with details still scarce. WHIO-TV
- ➤ Montgomery County prosecutors have charged a former Northmont bus driver with nearly 100 counts of rape and sexual battery of minors, and one father said his son was hurt when the accused allegedly drugged him + he called the incident preventable. WHIO-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Families facing housing instability, food insecurity, or financial hardship are struggling to buy school supplies as the new school year nears. A celebrity couple — long-time partners of the Salvation Army — joined Your Day via Zoom to share tips that may help ease this back-to-school stress. Dayton 24/7 Now
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A total of 1,400 gallons of cyanide chemicals spilled into a wastewater retention pond on Gateway Blvd at 8:00 p.m. Wednesday and Springfield Fire Chief Jacob King said cleanup began after the leak stopped—tests show safe water levels with no risk to the aquifer or community. Dayton 24/7 Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Huber Heights will close a busy road for water main pipe installation along Chambersburg Road (near Lexington Place subdivision) from Monday, Aug. 4 to Tuesday, Aug. 5, blocking travel between Churchill Downs Place and Endicott Road. The road will reopen earlier (if construction finishes before schedule). WDTN
- ➤ The Montgomery County Child Support Enforcement Agency is launching new resources to help parents this August during Child Support Awareness Month by offering in-person assistance at the Job Center (1111 S. Edwin C. Moses Blvd.) on Mondays and Fridays starting Aug. 4 along with FAQ guides, a space-themed video game and a license reinstatement option for parents with overdue support. Montgomery County
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Health advocates warned that NTM is a progressive infection often mistaken for asthma or bronchitis—early diagnosis is key ahead of World NTM Day on August 4th. Dayton 24/7 Now
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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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Ashes & Arrows Concert
7 PM – 1 AM — Levitt Pavilion Dayton — Ticket prices vary — Experience heartfelt harmonies and electrifying performances from the country/rock band Ashes & Arrows with opener M Ross Perkins.
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Dayton Potato Festival
12-8 p.m. — Oak & Ivy Park — Free entry — Celebrate potatoes with delightful dishes, crafts, and live entertainment at this community festival.
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Smoke on the Water BBQ and Music Gathering
1:30-6:30 p.m. — German Club Edelweiss — Suggested donation of $40 — Enjoy BBQ, live music, and scenic river views at this family-friendly celebration.
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Get The Led Out Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Fraze Pavilion — Ticket prices from $53 — Experience an awesome tribute to Led Zeppelin with 'Get The Led Out'.
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Farm to Table Dinner
5-8 p.m. — 2nd Street Market — $36.00 — Experience seasonal delights from local farms in a celebration of community culture and cuisine.
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That Arena Rock Show
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Fraze Pavilion — Tickets starting at $21 — Experience an electrifying performance of classic rock hits at a favorite local venue.
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