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Tuesday, October 7th, 2025
Good morning, Dayton. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ During Fire Prevention Week, Dayton residents are urged to use lithium-ion batteries safely—Kelly Ransdell of the National Fire Protection Association explains proper buying, charging and disposal methods to reduce fire risks. Dayton 24/7 Now
- ➤ The Rotary Clubs of Dayton and Kettering with help from the Miami Conservancy District organized a cleanup of the Great Miami Riverway on October 4. Thirty volunteers took part in the event—an effort that is part of a larger initiative to protect local waterways across the Ohio River watershed. WHIO-TV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The University of Dayton Flyer Pitch competition is now accepting applications from local entrepreneurs with a deadline of October 19. This year the event uses a new two-round format—starting with 60-second elevator pitches in the fall and followed by a funding round in the spring—with over $100,000 available in prizes. WHIO-TV
- ➤ On Monday, October 6th, Dayton Metro Library provided expert guidance to local businesses during an interview with Business Services Specialist Camille Buford—she explained how the library supports firms with tailored assistance. The discussion aired on Dayton 24/7 Now to inform local business owners about available services. Dayton 24/7 Now
- ➤ The Dayton city commission approved a five-year, $1.4 million contract with a new concession company that will add restaurants to Dayton International Airport. Tailwind Hospitality Inc. will start its agreement early next year with venues like Warped Wing Brewery, Dunkin’ at DAY, Gem City Provisions, The 1903, and Buckeye Pie Pizza—upgrading terminal areas with $2 million in improvements. Dayton Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Miami Township is preparing for winter as its snowplow drivers take part in training with classroom sessions + practical driving exercises on local roads. The training will continue through the week and drivers will soon switch to leaf removal duties ahead of the first snowfall later in the fall. WHIO-TV
- ➤ City officials announced that a local road in Moraine will close today for about four weeks as Brumbaugh Construction replaces a defective 60-inch culvert crossing Pinnacle Road near Deer Meadow Park—motorists can detour via Soldiers Home-West Carrollton Road, Caylor Road, and South Gettysburg Avenue. The park remains open and accessible from Main Street during construction. Dayton Daily News
- ➤ AES Ohio has proposed two new SEET analyses for the Public Utilities Commission—each could lead to a $1.6 million refund for Dayton customers after a Supreme Court ruling pushed the company to return $61 million in excess earnings. Consumer advocates caution that while the utility pointed to its fragile financial condition and large asset write-offs to justify the lower refund, the payout remains uncertain. Dayton Daily News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Chefs are teaming up for three wine dinners in the Dayton region this month. Oak & Ember Farms hosts a seven-course dinner on Oct. 11 at 6 p.m., J. Alexander’s teams with Orin Swift Cellars for a wine dinner on Oct. 22 at 6:30 p.m. — tickets cost $268.61 and $150 respectively — while Meadowlark Restaurant holds a benefit dinner on Oct. 26 at 4 p.m. with a $20 deposit. Dayton Daily News
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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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Fall Family Adventure
Seasonal activities — Time not specified — Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark — Free entry — Celebrate autumn with nature walks, crafts, and hands-on fun in beautiful fall colors.
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A Force Against Cancer 5k
9:30 a.m. — Schoolhouse Park — Registration fees apply — Walk or run to support the fight against pancreatic cancer and contribute to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.
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