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Fourth of July guide: Dayton area fireworks shows and events
Celebrating our independence this Fourth of July is easy — there are several cities and townships hosting parades and festivals. Here is a guide to some of the area’s fireworks display and Independence Day events:. 🦅Star Spangled Heights 2024. When: Parade kicks off the day at 10...
Dayton cancels firework festival for another year, holds firework show only
DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- Last year's show was cancelled after shots were fired near the Dayton Children's Parade back in November of 2022. The city of Dayton last year gave the reason of safety concerns and shortage in officers, which is the same reason this year. They're only bringing back the fireworks.
This Historic Mound in Ohio Is One of The Tallest in North America
You learn something new every day. After discovering some unusual and eclectic roadside oddities across Michigan, I've suddenly stumbled across state lines and I'm starting to wonder just what exactly is going on in Ohio!. Visible from Google Earth and touted as "one of the two largest conical mounds in...
Ohio Ice Cream Trail features 54 stops including several in Dayton region
It’s National Ice Cream Month and TourismOhio has relaunched its Ice Cream Trail highlighting more than 50 stops throughout the state. “The Ohio Ice Cream Trail is a fun and unique way to explore the state and support our communities,” said Lydia Mihalik, director of the Ohio Department of Development which oversees the TourismOhio office. “The Trail truly shows that we’re the heart of it all, bringing together our state’s rich agricultural heritage, culinary culture, manufacturing innovation, and support for small businesses.”
List: Fourth of July events in the region
There are several local cities and townships hosting parades and festivals this week in honor of Independence Day. Here are some of those events:. Oxford Parks & Recreation Freedom Festival: Salute to Freedom Parade at 6:30 p.m. July 2 starting on the corner of College Avenue and High Street in Oxford and continuing down High Street to Poplar Street. Enjoy Oxford hosts a concert at Uptown Park featuring the Bluewater Kings Bang at 7 p.m. On July 3, events at Oxford Community Park start at 5 p.m. with booths, music, food, gladiator jousts, inflatables, games, face painting and more. Fireworks will begin at 10 p.m. Details online at cityofoxford.org/_T27_R59.php.
Push for change at Montgomery County Jail continues during community forum
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Ohio (WKEF) -- A night of healing and space for community conversation was hosted on Tuesday, July 2 by the Montgomery County Jail Coalition and the Autism Society of Dayton as the organizations partnered up to continue pushing for change at the Montgomery County Jail. The goal was...
Best of Dayton: Our closest races as the final week of voting begins
We’re in our final week of Best of Dayton voting, and there are many races that are going to come right down to the wire. Voting is open through Friday, and you can vote once per day per subcategory. • CLICK HERE TO VOTE in this year’s contest.
This month’s ‘First Friday’ event in Dayton is a nod to independence
Kicking off the month, businesses across downtown Dayton are coming together for another First Friday, where shoppers and diners/drinkers can experience special events and deals. The celebration is happening from 5-10 p.m. Friday, July 5. The theme for First Friday this month is “Independence and Independent.” Event organizer the Downtown...
‘Profound sadness:’ West Carrollton mourns loss of ex-mayor
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — The city of West Carrollton is remembering its longtime former mayor. Jeff Sanner, 68, of West Carrollton, has died, according to the city of West Carrollton. Sanner began serving the city in public office as a councilmember on Jan. 26, 1988. He then served as mayor from Jan. 1, 2008 to […]
City of Centerville prepares for annual Americana Festival
CENTERVILLE, Ohio (WKEF)-- The city of Centerville is gearing up for another exciting Americana Festival. The fun-filled event is for all ages to celebrate the country's independence. Community members say they're most excited for the festive fireworks and to enjoy the day with their families. "I'm really excited about seeing...
Americana Festival parade honors school resource officers as grand marshals
Gary Fulwiler just retired, and Tracy Sommers is about to retire after serving Centerville schools; Sommers called the SRO role ‘the best job in the world’. Centerville-Washington Twp.’s Americana Festival will pay tribute to two longtime school resource officers who officials say have played “a crucial role” in keeping local schools safe.
Dayton Art Institute opens newly renovated outdoor garden space
The Dayton Art Institute has completed renovations on its outdoor garden space in front of the museum known as the Velsey Garden. Named after the artist Seth M. Velsey, a former educator at the DAI School, whose three stone statues are featured prominently in the space, the Velsey Garden is located to the left of the museum’s main entrance.
New fingerprinting devices coming to local courts
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Local courts are set to receive new technology for fingerprinting. In the Miami Valley, select courts in Clark, Clinton, Darke Greene, Logan, Miami, Montgomery, Preble and Warren counties are receiving the new devices. According to Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, the technology will allow the state’s computerized criminal records database more […]
Montgomery Co. JFS to host on-site hiring event with same-day offers
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Montgomery County Jobs and Family Services is hosting an on-site hiring event with same-day offers. The hiring event takes place on Thursday, July 11 in two sessions, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2 to 5 p.m. Sessions will be held at the Job Center, located at 1111 S. Edwin C. […]
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