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Monday, December 1st, 2025
Good morning, Dayton. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 1st of December.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A local business is marking 30 years with a month-long celebration starting today that offers free appetizers from about 6:30 p.m.—1995-priced beer during happy hour, free drinks for December birthdays and 1995 births, and daily Advent Calendar $25 draws for giveaway prizes. Dayton937.com
- ➤ Spring Valley Tree Farm sold out reservations for its first sale weekend after battling a historic drought—owner Matt Mongin said the spring rains helped the 20-acre farm’s 25,000 trees thrive. The farm still has a few reservations left for the coming weekend as it looks to reach a strong sales target over Thanksgiving weekend. Dayton 24/7 Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Sinclair Community College had 748 students join from career tech programs this fall, and school leaders say new links between high schools and the college are helping students take steps into jobs like nursing and welding. Officials add that extra support from programs such as college credit plus — offering paths that help local students earn a living wage — is drawing more students to these programs. Dayton Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A group of Vandalia residents filed a joint motion to intervene as party-defendants in a court appeal after the council rejected plans for an 87-townhome project on an 11.36 acre site at 3330 Mulberry Road. They argue the development will increase traffic, noise and loss of privacy and ask the court to require safeguards such as a wooded buffer if the plan moves forward. Dayton Daily News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Public Health Dayton and Montgomery County reported a slight rise in HIV cases in Region 9 in 2024, with 107 new infections and Montgomery County accounting for 65% of them—officials urged residents to talk to their partners and use free testing at nine local sites. Health experts noted that open discussions help remove stigma and keep HIV manageable with current treatments. Dayton Daily News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Thanksgiving night, the Dayton men's basketball team beat Georgetown in overtime, 84-79, at the ESPN Events Invitational in Orlando. They lost the championship game on Nov 28 to No. 9 BYU (83-79) as BYU outscored them in the second half. WHIO-TV
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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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The Nutcracker
Dec 13-22 — Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center — Prices vary — Experience the magic of Tchaikovsky’s tale of Clara and her enchanting adventure in this holiday classic.
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Breakfast with Santa
8:30-9:30 a.m. — 2nd Street Market — Check event page for cost — Enjoy a festive morning with Santa while indulging in breakfast treats.
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