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Local city ending leaf collection program this fall
CLAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Due to changes in the city’s budget, Clayton will no longer offer curbside leaf pickup to its residents. The City of Clayton announced the end of their leaf collection services. Starting in fall of 2024, residents can no longer place unbagged leaves at the curb or in the roadway for pickup. […]
Montgomery County hosts 3rd annual Disability Pride Rally
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — In honor of Disability Pride Month, local residents came together to celebrate and promote inclusivity. The Montgomery County Board of Developmental Disabilities Services hosted its third annual Disability Pride Rally on Friday, July 26. The event was held at Cooper Park, just behind the Main Branch of the Dayton Metro Library. […]
Cardiac nurse turned patient: Former WSU soccer star discovers heart issue at work
DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- A former Wright State soccer star who is now a registered nurse in Dayton ended up saving her own life in the middle of her shift at work. Dayton 24/7 Now's Lydia Bice sat down with Jessika Seward to learn more about her miraculous story. "I...
Two-day Smart Pet Expo at fairgrounds to have breeders, vendors
Pet owners across the Dayton area will soon be celebrating their companions at the Smart Pet Expo. The event website states the event “was designed to offer pet enthusiasts the ability to purchase new pets from local breeders while socially engaging with other enthusiasts just like themselves.”. There will...
A look inside “Vandalia’s best kept secret”
VANDALIA, OH — Unfamiliar to even some longtime residents of Vandalia, the Vandalia–Butler Historical Society offers a variety of opportunities to visitors, with over eight and a half acres to explore. Comprised of twelve buildings, including the 1840s-era Federal House original to the property, the society hosts bi-monthly...
UYC given $100,000 but loses state funds to expand
The Urbana Youth Center (UYC) announced this week it has been awarded a $100,000 grant for operations from a private sector endowment fund in Dayton. However, a multi-million dollar state-funded expansion of the UYC is effectively dead. A project of the GrandWorks Foundation, UYC received a $100,000 donation this month...
Local museum showcases community recovery after Oregon District shooting
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — The International Peace Museum has opened an exhibit featuring photos and memories to commemorate the 2019 Oregon District shooting. A new exhibit is now open to showcase community recovery that followed the mass shooting on Aug. 4, 2019 in the Oregon District. Nine people were killed in the early morning hours […]
MAKE A DIFFERENCE: Deployed service members need our support
It’s a dry donation time for the Blue Star Mothers, which makes it a perfect time for our “Make a Difference” readers to go into action. The Blue Star Mothers Miami Valley Chapter is a dedicated group of moms with children who are serving, or have served, in the U.S. military. It all began during World War II when Blue Star Mothers was born as a national organization founded on the principles of “unity, support, and patriotism.” The local non-profit has been in the Dayton area since 2004 serving active duty and veterans.
Golz Announces 2024 Women’s Soccer Schedule
DAYTON – University of Dayton women's soccer head coach Eric Golz has announced the schedule for the upcoming 2024 campaign. The 18-match schedule begins Thursday, Aug. 15 on the road at Loyola (Md.) and includes 10 regular-season matches in the friendly confines of Baujan Field. "We can't wait to...
Solvita issues emergency alert for all blood types
July 26, 2024, Press Release from Solvita: DAYTON, Ohio – Solvita is issuing an emergency alert for a shortage of nearly all blood types. There is an immediate and urgent need for type O positive and negative, type B positive and negative, and type A negative. Schedule an appointment...
Dayton-area manufacturing firm to lay off over 60 employees
DAYTON, Ohio (Dayton Business Journal) -- A Michigan-based firm manufacturer will lay off numerous employees at its Dayton location within the next few months. idX Corp. - known for manufacturing retail displays and store fixtures - is implementing a substantial reduction in workforce at its facility located at 2875 Needmore Road. The firm disclosed the layoff plans in a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN) notice, saying 62 associates would lose their jobs - most in mid-September.
Studio Session: "Lit as Funk" brings Dayton's DIY music scene to the State Theater
On July 26, the State Theater in Springfield will host Lit as Funk, a showcase of Dayton-area musicians presented by Art Parkd. Before the event, WYSO music Director Juliet Fromholt hosted a live interview and studio session with Lit as Funk performers Isicle, Dos.Grandiose, and Tronee Threat, as well as the concert’s organizers.
Local wellness walk returns to Dayton next month
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Premier Health is sponsoring this years annual African American Wellness Walk. This is year 24 for the event and residents are invited to register now. The wellness walk is on Aug. 17 at Island MetroPark and will begin with a recognition ceremony at 7:30 a.m. before the 5k at 8 a.m. […]
Heating up this weekend, how hot will we get?
A great start to the weekend with mostly sunny skies and drier air, highs will get into the mid 80s this afternoon. Heating up this weekend, getting to 87 on Saturday with mostly sunny skies, and 90 on Sunday with mostly sunny skies. Chances of storm arrive late Sunday. We will see those chances continue into the work week, cooling down on Monday with a chance of thunderstorms and highs in the mid 80s. We will see chances of storms on Tuesday and Wednesday. Temperatures will return to the 90s Wednesday and Thursday.
BEN CARPENTER NAMED COO FOR ADVENT HEALTH REDMOND
AdventHealth Redmond announces Ben Carpenter as the new Chief Operating Officer. Carpenter is a health care executive with more than 15 years of experience in strategic planning, financial growth, hospital operations, service line development and physician care pathways. Carpenter previously worked for Kettering Health in Dayton, Ohio. There, he served...
‘Seed of Life’ Memorial a labor of love for collaborators
Dayton artists honor victims of Oregon District shooting. The four Dayton artists who created the “Seed of Life” Memorial to honor the victims of the Aug. 4, 2019 Oregon District shooting are looking back at their contributions with contentment, gratefulness and hope. The “Seed of Life” team, consisting...
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