Daily
Dayton
Sunday, August 17th, 2025
Good morning, Dayton. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 17th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A person was rescued from Ludlow Falls in Miami County Saturday evening and hospitalized while fire department crews warn that swimming there is illegal and dangerous—residents are urged to avoid the falls. WHIO-TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police arrested a young man on Thursday morning at Belmont High School on the 2600 block of Wayne Avenue after one student allegedly pointed a gun at another; he was booked on charges including aggravated menacing, carrying a concealed weapon and illegal conveyance of a deadly weapon in a safety zone. Dayton 24/7 Now
- ➤ Sha'King Jones, 27, was convicted of murder, two counts of felonious assault, and a weapons violation for fatally shooting security guard Darnell Pate Jr. outside Napoleon’s Palace off Germantown Pike in Jefferson Twp.—His sentencing is set for September. WHIO-TV
- ➤ Englewood and Clayton police investigated several daytime burglaries in Montgomery County where suspects knocked on front doors and broke in when no one answered—stealing valuables from homes between July 28 and Aug. 15. WHIO-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A fundraising event in Troy raised support for restoring Overfield Tavern and honored about 20 black Civil War servicemen with a ceremony at Riverside Cemetery. Archeology will start this October and a new roof is planned for December—both enabled by local grants. Dayton 24/7 Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ DECA, a charter school in East Dayton, will buy RTA bus passes for its high school students after DPS stopped buying passes for charter schools—an option allowed by a state law exemption. The school will spend about $1.3 million, with the state covering 40% of the cost. Dayton Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has appointed Brandon S. Myers to Montgomery County Municipal Court—replacing James Piergies, who resigned after pleading guilty. Myers will take office on September 2 and plans to run for election in November. WHIO-TV
-
Peoria Chiefs vs. Dayton Dragons Game
7:05-8:35 p.m. — Day Air Ballpark — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of minor league baseball as the Chiefs take on the Dragons.
-
Rip Rap Farmers Market
5-8 p.m. — Rip Rap Roadhouse — Free entry — Explore local vendors and mingle with adorable rescued bulldogs.
-
Tattoo Fest Dayton
12-10 p.m. — Dayton Convention Center — Check the website for ticket prices — Discover unique tattoo artists and celebrate the art of ink at this vibrant festival.
-
Dulahan Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Levitt Pavilion Dayton — Free entry — Experience a dynamic blend of Celtic and Americana music with intricate harmonies and instrumentation by Dulahan.
-
Songwriter Night at Joui Wine
6-8 p.m. — Joui Wine — Free entry — Experience a cozy evening of local songwriting talent in an intimate setting.
-
Trivia Wednesdays - Friends
7-9 p.m. — On Par Entertainment — Free to play — Test your knowledge of Friends with trivia rounds and prizes for top teams.
-
70s and 80s Rock Night Featuring Cassette Junkies
7-9 p.m. — RiverScape MetroPark — Free entry — Rock out to classic hits from the 70s and 80s while enjoying the beautiful sunset over the Great Miami River.
-
Zac Amico Live
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Bricky's Comedy Club — $15 — Enjoy a night of laughs with comedian Zac Amico, known for his appearances on Comedy Central and Impractical Jokers.
-
Ohio Renaissance Festival
10:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. — Ohio Renaissance Festival — Admission fees apply — Experience the magic with live shows, games, and delicious Renaissance-style food.
-
Silent Book Club
6-8 p.m. — Blue Sky Coffee — Free entry — Connect with fellow book lovers while enjoying a quiet reading session followed by discussion.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Dayton
Welcome to the Daily Dayton, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Dayton, Ohio community. If you like the Daily Dayton, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Dayton.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Dayton and across Ohio. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Dayton
A free Dayton community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailydayton.com/sitemap