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Wednesday, October 1st, 2025
Good morning, Dayton. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of October.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Sheetz opened its 11th location at 4840 Needmore Road, its second in Dayton, offering a menu that features items like the Big MozzMac N’ Cheese Bitez. Today, the chain is hosting a grand opening celebration starting at 9 a.m. with a ribbon cutting at 10:45 a.m.—customers enjoy free self-serve coffee and soda and a chance to help The FoodBank and Special Olympics of Ohio with a $2,500 donation each. Dayton Daily News
- ➤ The Women in Business Networking Awards Gala will celebrate local leaders in Dayton in about a week and a half — Sheri Sword from the Better Business Bureau said the event will highlight business achievements and networking opportunities. Dayton 24/7 Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Ryan “Hank” Henry, a makeup artist at Brimstone Haunt near the Ohio Renaissance Festival, is starting his 24th season and is known for creative looks like Zipperface and zombie styles—he works with a team that now uses a makeup card system to match costumes. Brimstone Haunt is open Fridays and Saturdays until Nov. 1 and features rides, games and special effects that give guests a full-sensory scare. Dayton Daily News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Fifth Third Bank will open a new location in the Greater Dayton area while Montgomery County Land Bank will launch an initiative to help locals achieve homeownership—Caleb Stephens of the Dayton Business Journal provided the details. Dayton 24/7 Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Mike DeWine signed a new driver's education law that requires drivers under 21 to finish 50 hours of behind-the-wheel training and a state-approved course — the law funds training centers and offers a free app to help parents supervise teen drivers, aiming to reduce fatalities and serious injuries on our roads. Spectrum News 1
- ➤ After federal funding ended on Sept. 30, key defense work at Wright-Patt continued because munitions, maintenance and intelligence activities were spared from shutdown—Dayton Rep. Mike Turner later introduced a bill to shift the funding schedule to match the calendar year. Dayton Daily News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Kettering Health announced Tuesday that it will end its contracts with Humana and Devoted Health on Dec. 31 because their practices did not align with its values—patients will be able to switch plans during the Annual Coordinated Election Period from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7 with changes taking effect Jan. 1, 2026. Spectrum News 1
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Dayton will host the free Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience on October 4 and 5 at Eastwood MetroPark. Five Rivers MetroParks leads the event which offers try it activities, workshops, gear displays, live entertainment, and camping for families and dog owners—ensuring many ways to enjoy the outdoors. Dayton Convention & Visitors Bureau
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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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Oakwood Family Fall Festival
2-5 p.m. — Shafor Park — Free entry — Enjoy family-friendly games, hayrides, and a costume parade at this annual fall celebration.
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Dayton Ohio Eurogamers Meetup
6:30-11:55 p.m. — Bell, Book & Comic — Free entry — Connect with local gamers and enjoy board games together, welcoming both beginners and experts.
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Concert For A Cure
7-10:30 p.m. — The Brightside — Ticketed event — Experience a night of music and solidarity supporting women battling breast cancer.
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