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Saturday, October 18th, 2025
Good morning, Dayton. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The historic Davis-Linden Building in East Dayton now operates as the C2 Initiative, a 115,000-square-foot hub where 85 tenants including artists and small businesses share creative space and skills. Owner Matthew Dieringer spent $500,000 to update the building so its large freight elevator can move bulky items — a key part of its collaborative design. WYSO
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A local review outlines five haunted spots around Dayton—Woodland Cemetery, the Air Force Museum, Blair Hall Theatre, Browse Awhile Books, and Frankenstein’s Castle—with each site noted for ghost sightings and mysterious sounds. DaytonLocal.com
- ➤ Rosewood Arts Center has opened a call for entries for its 7th Annual Print Portfolio Exchange that invites print artists to submit ten original pieces in exchange for eight works from other participants—artists must submit their entries by November 8 as one work will join the center's permanent collection and another will be featured in the community gallery during the holiday sale. DaytonLocal.com
- ➤ Dayton is marking the 30th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Accords with a month of free events—a series starting today at the Dayton Metro Library with a landmine detection dog demonstration and a screening of a documentary. The anniversary committee said the celebration honors the historic talks that helped end a major conflict and will include a gala where Ambassador Burns receives the Dayton Peace Prize. WYSO
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Dayton Public School board members asked district leaders to plan solutions for a cash shortfall that is expected to hit by the end of the 2028-2029 school year—options include a new levy or spending cuts that will not involve immediate layoffs. Dayton Daily News
- ➤ Dayton Public Schools’ teacher union cast a vote of no confidence in board president Chrisondra Goodwine after she changed the pay schedule just before school began, prompting a lawsuit over concerns of delayed pay. Goodwine defended the decision as needed to align payroll with state guidelines—promising to lead with integrity. Dayton Daily News
- ➤ Federal layoffs in the Education Department's special education division raised concerns that cuts to federal aid may reduce services for students needing extra help, and hundreds of educators met at a workforce conference while state officials said local funding is stable. A federal judge paused the layoffs and educators warned that growing compliance rules could strain staffing — Ohio leaders remain focused on protecting support for vulnerable students. Dayton 24/7 Now
- ➤ Wright State University is partnering with Intel to bring AI lessons to its Raj Soin College of Business—faculty and students will use free, customizable course content to learn new skills and earn certifications. The university is also adding a minor in business artificial intelligence. Spectrum News 1
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Crews responded today to a reported water main break in Montgomery County—officials are inspecting the damage and planning repairs to restore service. WHIO-TV
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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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2025 CareSource Invitational
6-7:30 p.m. — University of Dayton Arena — Cost info not specified — Watch local college teams battle it out in an exciting basketball doubleheader.
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Progressive Euchre Tournament
7-9:30 p.m. — Star City Brewing Company — $10 buy-in — Enjoy a night of card games and camaraderie at a thrilling progressive Euchre tournament.
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Pumpkin Glow Festival
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Caesar Ford Park — Cost varies — Experience hundreds of glowing pumpkins with festive treats and Halloween music.
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Bridges of Hope: CityHeart 10th Annual Fundraiser
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. — Sinclair Conference Center — Free entry with donations welcome — Celebrate community impact over a catered brunch and inspiring speakers.
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We Care Arts Trunk or Treat
1-3 p.m. — We Care Arts Inc — Free entry — Decorate your trunk for treats and enjoy family-friendly activities including face painting and art.
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Skinner Pipe Organ Halloween Concert
2-3:30 p.m. — The Dayton Art Institute — Admission details not specified — Experience a thrilling Halloween concert featuring eerie music and spooky silent films performed on the Skinner pipe organ.
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Dayton Ohio Eurogamers Meetup
6:30-11:55 p.m. — Bell, Book & Comic — Free entry — Play board games in a welcoming atmosphere for all skill levels.
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Not So Scary Haunted House
6-8 p.m. — Veterans Memorial Park — $5 at the door — Experience gentle thrills and Halloween smiles designed for young children.
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The Little Exchange Holiday Open House 2025
4-8 p.m. — Little Exchange Fine Gifts — Free entry — Celebrate the holiday spirit with exclusive gifts, decor, and a cause benefiting Dayton Children's Hospital.
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