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Saturday, October 4th, 2025
Good morning, Dayton. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 4th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Friday night local community members gathered at Fifth Street Brewpub in Saint Anne's Hill to celebrate the end of the Hall Hunger Initiative’s Eat fresh, Buy local campaign at the Lavendar Project’s Moon Market—local black and brown farmers were highlighted while live music and vendor booths connected neighbors. Mark Willis and Loveyah Stewart said the event helped boost access to healthy food and support local vendors. Dayton 24/7 Now
- ➤ Uno was chosen as the Humane Society of Greater Dayton’s Pet of the Week on Friday, October 3rd—showing that he is very friendly and ready for adoption. Dayton 24/7 Now
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The onMain project launched at the former Montgomery County fairgrounds—where CEO Brian Heitkamp discussed plans with Your Day yesterday. Dayton 24/7 Now
- ➤ Resonant Sciences started construction on a new building in Beavercreek as the defense contractor expands its work on radomes, electronics and radar systems linked to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base – the company employs about 250 staff and plans to hire more to meet growing demand. Dayton Daily News
- ➤ The construction of Ohio’s first Buc-ee’s store in Huber Heights is on track for an April 2026 opening as crews improve the roadway to handle more traffic—widening State Route 235, adding lanes, and building new site entrances. The final phase with lane closures, traffic signals, and overhead trusses will be completed in November. Dayton Daily News
- ➤ Mahle Behr will close its Mount Sterling plant next year as part of a business site restructuring — the shutdown will begin Dec. 1 and end Aug. 31, 2026, affecting about 141 workers. The company said it will work with state agencies and local partners to help affected employees get support for future employment. Dayton Daily News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Centerville-Washington History will present a free talk on the Dayton Triangles football team with Andrew Walsh at 7 p.m. on Oct. 21 at the RecPlex West auditorium — refreshments begin at 6:30 p.m. and no reservation is needed. Dayton Daily News
- ➤ Dayton was the first city to see live studio wrestling on TV when Channel 2 started the program in 1950 — it later reached 30 stations nationwide — and wrestlers like Buddy Rogers, Chief Don Eagle, and Antonio Rocca performed while famous fans watched. Dayton Daily News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Wright State University reported an increase in overall enrollment to 11,924 students this fall at both the Lake Campus and main campus—even though new international student enrollment declined by about 11%. Officials credited strong retention strategies for the growth and noted that undergraduate enrollment also rose by 4.7% from last year. Dayton Daily News
- ➤ Sen. Willis Blackshear Jr. of Dayton is drafting legislation to allow Ohio students up to three excused mental health days each school year—a move inspired by student and educator input. Some attendance advocates warn that more time away from school may worsen absenteeism. Spectrum News 1
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Dayton Congressman Turner has formed an advisory committee of community leaders to explore redevelopment options for the building at 34 N Main St.—the building lost part of its facade from strong winds in March. The committee will request documents on the building’s condition, ownership, and repair costs as the city works with them to plan a safe future for downtown. Dayton Daily News
- ➤ Early voting begins Tuesday, October 7 in Ohio as residents prepare for the General Election on November 4—voters should check their polling locations to ensure they can cast their ballots on Election Day. WHIO-TV
- ➤ The Ohio Traffic Safety Office has unveiled the RoadReady app to help young drivers complete the 50-hour driving log required for their license under a new state law. The digital tool lets students and their parents access lesson plans and record driving data like hard stops and speeding—key for notarizing logs at the BMV. Dayton 24/7 Now
- ➤ Lawmakers missed a funding deadline, and the nation may face a prolonged shutdown with roughly 75% of civilian employees at Wright-Patterson AFB set to be furloughed while military members stay on duty. Local museums have closed temporarily, Five Rivers MetroParks lost eight AmeriCorps volunteers, and Xenia schools will vote on teacher discipline over social media posts+ several federal actions continue to impact southwest Ohio. Dayton Daily News
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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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Sunset at the Market
5-8 p.m. — 2nd Street Market — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of shopping, dining, and entertainment under the sunset at this vibrant local market.
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Dayton Scream Park
8 a.m.-11:59 p.m. — Dayton Scream Park — Check the website for ticket prices — Celebrate the 23rd anniversary of this award-winning haunted attraction with new scenes, props, and monsters.
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