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Sunday, September 21st, 2025
Good morning, Dayton. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 21st of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday afternoon, over 20,000 rubber ducks raced at Dayton’s 22nd-annual Hispanic Heritage Festival to raise tens of thousands of dollars for vital disability services—families sponsored duck entries along the Great Miami River in one of United Rehabilitation Services’ largest fundraisers. Dayton 24/7 Now
- ➤ A boy who was lost on Saturday afternoon was found near Huber Heights Fire Division around 1:40 p.m. and was safely reunited with his family after police kept him at the fire station—he appeared non-verbal at the time. Dayton 24/7 Now
- ➤ Ron Budzik, the former Vice President of Government Affairs at Mead Corporation, died on Sept. 12 at age 83—he helped turn the empty Rike’s—Lazarus building into the Benjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center while serving on several Dayton boards. A memorial mass is scheduled for Oct. 11 at Holy Angels Catholic Church with a celebration of his life to follow and donations requested for the Budzik-Hayde Family Fund. WHIO-TV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hamilton, Franklin, Montgomery—and 15 other counties in Ohio are under quarantine for the spotted lanternfly that is hurting vineyards, orchards and gardens. The Ohio Department of Agriculture urged residents to squish any spotted lanternfly they see to help protect the agriculture industry. Dayton 24/7 Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UD trailed 14-7 in the fourth quarter but scored 10 points to take a 17-14 lead—this comeback win in Moon Township improved their record to 2-1 and set them up for a Sept 27 game against Stetson at Welcome Stadium. WHIO-TV
- ➤ Thousands of runners finished the 29th annual Air Force Marathon at the National Museum of the US Air Force—runners ran a course through Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and ended in front of historic aircraft, with race director Chris Meister saying a year-long planning effort made the race possible. Dayton 24/7 Now
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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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Dayton Career Fair
9:30 AM-12:30 PM — Marriott at the University of Dayton — Free entry — Connect with recruiters from local and Fortune 500 companies to explore exciting career opportunities.
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Culture Kitchen: Mediterranean Evening
5-8 p.m. — 2nd Street Market — Delightful bites from Turkey and beyond — Experience a night of Mediterranean cuisine with local vendors.
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Giselle
Oct 10-12 — Victoria Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a romantic and supernatural ballet about love, betrayal, and forgiveness.
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Postcard Collecting Event
10 AM – 4 PM — Calumet Center — Free entry — Explore a treasure trove of collectible postcards with expert collectors David and Joan.
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