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Friday, November 21st, 2025
Good morning, Dayton. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Dayton partnered with the Greater Dayton Area Hospital Association to start a Violence Interruption Program — aimed at reducing teen and gun violence as community concerns rise. City leaders approved nearly $500,000 earlier this year and are reviewing applications from local organizations to lead outreach in targeted neighborhoods. WHIO-TV
- ➤ A local agency in Dayton is making a difference for vulnerable women in the community. R House Ministries (led by Pastor Ashley Miller) works to provide support and resources to those in need. Dayton 24/7 Now
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Mile 2, a defense contractor from downtown Dayton, opened its new Mission Delivery Center at 5000 Springfield St. in Riverside—closer to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force and providing a space where military, government, and industry experts can work together. The company said it will use the new center for training and collaboration while keeping its main office at 601 E. Third St. Dayton Daily News
- ➤ The Ohio Federal Research Network approved $10.198 million for seven research and development projects in defense, aerospace, quantum, autonomy, and advanced materials innovation. In Dayton, recipients including Wright State University, the Air Force Institute of Technology, Sinclair Community College, and the Dayton Entrepreneurs’ Center will benefit—creating 64 new jobs and attracting further investment. Dayton Daily News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Ohio has highlighted over 80 popular sites on its new Innovation Trail to celebrate America’s 250th birthday on July 4th. The project was unveiled at Carillon Historical Park in Dayton and is one of several trails planned by America 250 Ohio. Spectrum News 1
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Consumer investigator Xavier Hershovitz showed Dayton families how to prepare a Thanksgiving dinner for four for under $50—his couponing segment aired at 5:00 yesterday. WHIO-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Dayton Public Schools launched its sixth-year winter drive to collect warm winter wear (coats, hats, scarves and gloves) for students in need. The drive ends December 12, and Superintendent Dr. Lawrence said it aims to help kids attend school on cold days and ease hardships for families. Dayton 24/7 Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ PUCO has ordered FirstEnergy to refund over $180 million and pay $64 million in civil forfeitures after its Ohio affiliates broke state law linked to the HB 6 bribery scandal — calculations are due by November 26 with payments starting in the following billing cycle. The order comes after a 2021 audit and ongoing federal cases that exposed the misconduct. Dayton Daily News
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Today, the first affordable home was delivered and installed in northwest Dayton as part of a five-year effort to build 30 houses by June 2026. The project helps first-time buyers qualify for a mortgage through community programs and financial education—an initiative shaped by local input. Dayton 24/7 Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Middletown football will take on Wayne today at Trotwood-Madison High School as the Middies try to win their first regional championship with a 10-2 record. Wayne, with a 9-4 season, will try to stop them while the game airs live on Spectrum News 1. Spectrum News 1
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A Carillon Christmas Celebration
5:30-9 p.m. — Carillon Historical Park — $75 for members, $85 for non-members — Experience a magical evening with live carols and festive treats at Ohio’s largest holiday lighting event.
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Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop
11 AM – 5 PM — Courtyard by Marriott Dayton Beavercreek — Included — Create your own stunning Turkish mosaic lamp along with sipping Turkish tea and enjoying delightful treats.
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Dayton Ohio Eurogamers Meetup
6:30-11:55 p.m. — Bell, Book & Comic — Free entry — Connect with fellow board game enthusiasts for a night of gaming fun.
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Such A Night: The Last Waltz Live
8:00-9:30 PM — Victoria Theatre — Prices vary — Experience a live tribute to The Last Waltz with a night of unforgettable music.
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Feast of Giving
11 AM – 2 PM — Dayton Convention Center — Free meals and entertainment — Celebrate Thanksgiving with gratitude and community sharing.
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Clifton Mill Christmas Lights 2025
6 PM – 9 PM — Historic Clifton Mill — $15 admission — Experience over 4 million twinkling lights and festive holiday displays at one of the finest light shows in the country.
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Dayton Turkey Trot
8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. — Welcome Stadium — Check event page for registration fees — Celebrate Thanksgiving with a festive half marathon and 5K.
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Medicare Fitness Lunch and Learn
11:30 a.m. — YMCA of Greater Dayton - YMCA at the Heights — Free lunch — Explore Medicare basics while enjoying a complimentary meal and get expert answers to your questions.
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Richard Smith with Special Guest Jim McCutcheon
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Brightside Music & Event Venue — Tickets required — Enjoy an extraordinary evening of fingerstyle guitar mastery featuring British virtuoso Richard Smith.
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Glenn Miller Orchestra Holiday Tour
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Victoria Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the timeless melodies of one of the world's most beloved bands during their holiday tour.
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