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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...
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...
‘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 […]
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.
Austin Landing hosts third annual Just Dill With It Pickle Fest
MIAMISBURG, Ohio (WKEF) -- The third annual Austin Landing “Just Dill With It” pickle festival is Saturday, June 29, from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the park at Austin Landing shopping center. The festival celebrates everything pickle-related, from the common pickle back drink and deep-fried pickles 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...
CITY OF SPRINGBORO PUBLIC NOTICE
SPRINGBORO, OH -- The Springboro City Council Regular Meeting scheduled to be held on July 4, 2024 has been rescheduled and will take place on July 18, 2024. City Council will meet on July 18, 2024 beginning with a Work Session at 6:00 PM followed by two consecutive Regular Meetings (July 4 & 18) at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers at the Springboro Municipal Building, 320 W. Central Avenue, Springboro, OH 45066.
News Maker Les Morefield on Middletown’s Independence Day celebration
Middletown’s Independence Day celebration is a two day event this year. We spoke to Middletown’s Town Manager Les Morefield about the festivities in our latest news maker. News makers are sponsored by Warren County. Experience Warren County Where History, Nature, and Family Come Together. Les tells us that...
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...
Centerville launching Uptown DORA Dash to highlight new outdoor drinking area
Centerville announced today the launch of a new event designed to showcase the Uptown area’s array of restaurants. Uptown DORA Dash, which kicks off July 4 during the Centerville-Washington Twp. Americana Festival, aims to highlight the city’s newly established Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) and will run through July 31. It’s part of the city’s BusinessFirst! program.
From fireworks to food, 4th of July can be dangerous for pets
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – Between the loud booms of fireworks and the crowded cookouts, the Fourth of July can be stressful for pets. According to the Humane Society of Greater Dayton, the Fourth of the July is one of the top days pets get loose or lost from their owners. “There’s a lot of loud […]
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.
Huber Heights celebrates July 4 this weekend
HUBER HEIGHTS, Ohio (WDTN) — The City of Huber Heights is hosting their annual July 4 celebration this weekend. “Star Spangled Heights” kicked off on Saturday morning with a parade along Brandt Pike at 10 a.m. The festival is celebrating Independence Day a few days early, but the community gave an impressive turnout. From noon […]
Longtime MCSD Employee named Grand Marshal for City's 4th of July Parade
Joni Crow, the longest-tenured employee of Middletown City School District, will be the Grand Marshal for the City of Middletown's 2024 4th of July parade. Crow, who currently serves as an Intervention Specialist at Middletown Middle School, is entering her 45th year in education as a Middie. She has a...
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.
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.
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