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Thursday, November 27th, 2025
Good morning, Dayton. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 27th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Wayne High School football standout Jamier Brown served hot meals with family and friends at Riverview Park on Wednesday morning before Thanksgiving — he has committed to Ohio State and is ranked the nation’s number two recruit. Brown said his family's tradition of helping others guides his actions as he works to support the community. Dayton 24/7 Now
- ➤ Miami Valley Meals delivered 8,000 Thanksgiving meals on Wednesday at two local sites in Trotwood, while Wright State University hosted its 14th Raidersgiving meal for students and faculty—Miami Valley Meals will also be at the Dayton Arcade on December 11 for Holly Days with food donations welcomed. Dayton 24/7 Now
- ➤ Montgomery County Animal Resource Center is limiting pet intakes during kennel renovations that will last until the second week of December. The shelter will accept only court-ordered intakes while it seeks short-term foster volunteers and offers adoptions at 20 dollars through Dec. 13 + lost and found services will continue. WYSO
- ➤ Feast of Giving volunteers finished final preparations at the Dayton Convention Center today to serve up to 5,000 guests with 7,000 meals, improved safety measures, and family fun like a Santa visit with free RTA rides. Volunteers began cooking at 2:30 a.m.—extra meals will be donated to Miami Valley Meals. Dayton 24/7 Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Residents can celebrate the season at Renaissance Park, home of the Ohio Renaissance Festival, by exploring sparkling lights, festive shows, cozy treats and unique gifts at the Yuletide Market—offering an inviting holiday experience. Dayton937.com
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ A winning Powerball ticket sold in Ohio had the numbers 7, 8, 15, 19, and 28 with a Powerball of 3 — lottery officials confirmed the ticket early this morning and expect prize claims to be processed soon. WHIO-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The emergency alert system CodeRED went offline after a security breach exposed user contact details—911 services remain unaffected and users with CodeRED profiles should change any reused passwords immediately. Dayton Daily News
- ➤ The Dayton VA Medical Center said it lost 19 employees to incentives and now has 200 job openings, while it filled every vacancy so far. Federal actions affecting the region may soon include $45 million for Wright-Patterson—pressures on Fuyao over labor concerns, local leaders receiving honorary citizenship in Sarajevo, food price adjustments before Thanksgiving, and efforts to unseal Epstein case records. Dayton Daily News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Dayton VA has been upgrading its records with a new electronic health record system set to go live in June. The change follows three failed attempts since 2001 and will let doctors & veterans access all health information in one place. WYSO
- ➤ Counties in the Miami Valley reported fewer overdose deaths this year—some showing declines of nearly 40 percent—while Montgomery County saw drop from 566 deaths in 2017 to 177 in 2024, with about 130 recorded so far in 2025. Saraji Clay, an outreach specialist from Vandalia, shared her recovery story to highlight that even as fatal overdoses decrease, the need for harm reduction and free Naloxone programs remains critical. WHIO-TV
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A developer and Beavercreek have moved forward with a zoning change that allows up to 180 single-story apartment rentals on a 30-acre site near Wright-Patterson AFB, with initial plans for about 150 to 160 units. City Council will vote on the amendment on Dec. 8 — a move that updates the original 2007 proposal. Dayton Daily News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Coach Anthony Grant announced that Julian Washington and Sean Pouedet signed scholarship agreements with Dayton’s men’s basketball team. Washington, a senior guard from Margaretta High School, and Pouedet, who played in Belgium for the Kortrijk Spurs, will join the Flyers as they face Georgetown today at 7:30 p.m. — the team holds a 5-1 record. WHIO-TV
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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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Handmade Holiday Market
11 AM – 4 PM — Yellow Cab Tavern — Free entry — Discover unique handmade gifts from 25 local vendors just in time for the holidays.
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UD New Horizons Holiday Concert
Celebrate the holidays with over 100 UD New Horizons Music Program musicians in the new UD Roger Glass Center for the Arts. This free concert begins at 3:00 p.m., followed by a reception celebrating the 25th anniversary of UD New Horizons.
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A Comedy of Errors: A Holiday Twist
7:30 p.m. — Dayton Convention Center — Tickets available — Experience Shakespeare's classic comedy reimagined with festive chaos and delight this holiday season.
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Elf Movie Party
6-9 p.m. — The Brightside Music & Event Venue — Alcoholic drinks available for purchase — Celebrate the holidays with music, meal, trivia, and a screening of the classic comedy Elf!
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The Littlest Angel by DCDC
7:30-9:00 p.m. — University Of Dayton Kennedy Union Boll Theatre — $35 — Experience the magical retelling of a holiday classic through stunning dance that celebrates Black heritage and the true spirit of giving.
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