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Sunday, September 14th, 2025
Good morning, Dayton. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 14th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Jenny McCarty, executive director of The Common Good, was honored as a Community Gem for her dedication to serving people in Preble County; she is now expanding services by renovating the thrift store and planning a move to a new building at 114 N. Cherry St.—nearly double the size of the current space—to offer life skills classes and additional community programs by the end of this year or early next year. Dayton Daily News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Beyond Grocery is hosting Flyer Fest today at Dayton Arcade—featuring local vendors, a live DJ, art tours from The Contemporary Dayton, kid-friendly activities, photo experiences and giveaways. The cashless store—founded by a UD alumnus—will hold a ribbon cutting at 2 p.m. and a line dancing party from 4 to 5 p.m. Dayton Daily News
- ➤ Wright State University’s Raj Soin College of Business has been named one of the nation’s best on-campus MBA programs by The Princeton Review in its annual Best Business Schools for 2025 report—students praise the program for its quality and its flexible evening and weekend class schedule. Wright State University
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Bellbrook High School senior Laney Bottemiller earned a scholarship to the U.S. Air Force Flight Academy and spent eight weeks at Iowa Lakes Community College learning to fly a Cessna 172 this past summer—she now plans to build her skills with Civil Air Patrol and work toward becoming a fighter pilot after graduation. Dayton Daily News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Staff from the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens and representatives from the Ohio Division of Wildlife rescued 24 box turtles from a West Carrollton school courtyard scheduled for demolition after the school year. Zoo veterinarians will care for the turtles through fall until they are released in spring. WHIO-TV
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ A winning lottery ticket worth $25K was sold at a local store using the numbers 5, 40, 42, 47, and 48 and lucky ball 10, reported on September 13th at 7:10 p.m. local time — lottery officials have not yet released additional details. WHIO-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, local first responders conducted an emergency preparedness drill simulating a school shooting at Kiser Elementary School — over two dozen officers, firefighters, and medics worked with more than 50 volunteer actors to test response plans. Benjamin Goodstein said the drill identified weak spots and opportunities for improvement to guide future training. WHIO-TV
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Sunset at the Market
5-8 p.m. — 2nd Street Market — Free entry — Enjoy dinner, shopping, and entertainment at this vibrant monthly market event.
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Nate Jackson Super Funny World Tour
7:30-9 p.m. — Victoria Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the laughs of comedian Nate Jackson on his massive 2025 tour.
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Hispanic Heritage Festival
11 AM – 11 PM — RiverScape MetroPark — Free entry — Celebrate Hispanic culture with music, food, dance, and community spirit.
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WalkALS Dayton
8 AM – 1 PM — Day Air Ballpark — Fundraising event — Unite and support those living with ALS while enjoying a community gathering.
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Oktoberfest
11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. — The Dayton Art Institute — Ticket info available — Celebrate German heritage with food, drinks, and entertainment at this long-standing local tradition.
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Germantown Pretzel Festival
9 a.m. - 9 p.m. — Veterans Memorial Playground — Free entry — Enjoy a weekend of soft pretzels, live entertainment, and family fun at the annual festival.
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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2025
3 PM – 4 PM — National Museum of the US Air Force — Registration fees may vary — Empowering kids with an active lifestyle through weekly running programs.
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Front Street Art Hop
5-9 p.m. — Front Street — Free entry — Celebrate creativity with art, music, and food while exploring over 150 artists' works and live demonstrations.
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Alex Ritchie 5k Color Run and Walk
8-11 a.m. — YMCA of Greater Dayton - YMCA at the Heights — $35-45 — Embrace the colorful fun as you run or walk for a great cause.
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In Conversation with Hannah Beachler
1:15-2:45 p.m. — Foundry Theatre — Free entry — Explore the creative journey of Oscar-winning Production Designer Hannah Beachler and her local roots.
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