Friday, October 18th, 2024

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Good morning, Dayton. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Foodbank Inc. is conducting a drive-thru food distribution for Montgomery County residents in need at Dixie Twin Drive-In, supported by CareSource. Dayton Daily News
- ➤ 15 Dayton Police Academy recruits from the 116th class were sworn into the Dayton Police Department, set to undergo 20 weeks of field training after their graduation. WDTN
- ➤ The Dayton Foodbank is expanding with a new $2M+ facility to enhance outreach and increase support for clients across the Miami Valley. Dayton 24/7 Now
- ➤ The Boys & Girls Club of Dayton aims to break generational poverty by raising $400,000 at its annual fundraiser featuring Charles Barkley and Anthony Grant, focusing on youth mental health, academics, and workforce preparation. Dayton 24/7 Now
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ An underground fire led to the closure of several streets and the Reibold Building in downtown Dayton on October 16, 2024. Dayton Daily News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Ohlmann Group, a longstanding Dayton marketing agency with a 75-year history, has embraced a remote work model post-pandemic and relocated downtown, continuing to innovate with initiatives like launching a podcast and YouTube channel. Dayton Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ohio Secretary of State issued clarification on ballot drop-off rules, specifying that only voters can drop off their own ballots, with exceptions requiring in-person form submission. Dayton Daily News
- ➤ The 445th Airlift Wing at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is globally deployed and prepared for both peacetime and wartime missions, equipped with C-17 Globemasters and specializing in rapid, tactical operations and medical evacuations. Dayton Daily News
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Halloween Market Celebration at Front Street
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Concert For A Cure: An Evening of Music for Breast Cancer Awareness
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Wag-O-Ween: A Festive Event for Dogs and Their Owners
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Tent or Treat: Halloween Celebration for Kids
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