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Monday, August 18th, 2025
Good morning, Dayton. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 18th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A person jumped into the water at Ludlow Falls on Saturday and was rescued by multiple fire crews before being taken to a local hospital for unknown injuries. Dayton Daily News
- ➤ Two men were hospitalized after a boat crashed into a beach breakwall, leaving them injured. WHIO-TV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A Dayton family will open Music Go Round in Kettering this weekend to let locals buy and sell musical instruments with immediate payment. Reina will manage the store—featuring food trucks, giveaways and local performances at the grand opening—while the family uses its passion for music to drive the new franchise from Winmark. Dayton Daily News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Vandalia officers and medics responded at around 10:38 p.m. on the 3100 block of Stop Eight Road—police are investigating the reported shooting. WHIO-TV
- ➤ Beavercreek police are looking for a woman who stole items from the Kroger on Dayton-Xenia Road on August 10—she put items in her cart, left without paying, and then drove off in a white sedan. Dayton 24/7 Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Columbus-based band Twenty One Pilots will hold three listening parties in the Miami Valley to preview its upcoming album, Breach, which will be released on September 12. The events are scheduled at Omega Music in Dayton on Sept. 6 at 2 p.m.—Resignation Records in Troy on Sept. 6 at 7 p.m.—and Toxic Beauty Records in Yellow Springs on Sept. 7 at 4 p.m. WHIO-TV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ AES Ohio filed a settlement last Wednesday to propose a 9% utility rate increase—lowered from 14% after talks—to cover safety and system upgrades from 2020 to 2024. If PUCO approves the plan, typical households will pay over $15 more every month while AES Ohio adds $1,000,000 to its Gift of Power program to help customers in need. Dayton 24/7 Now
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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.
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Rip Rap Farmers Market
5-8 p.m. — Rip Rap Roadhouse — Free entry — Explore local vendors and mingle with adorable rescued bulldogs.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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