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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.”
Showers, storms could threaten local firework shows across the area
Some of the Miami Valley’s biggest communities, including Dayton and Springfield, are supposed to be launching community fireworks tonight, but the forecast may cause some hiccups for the annual traditions.
Watch out for these Ohio traffic chokepoints over the July Fourth holiday
CLEVELAND, Ohio - With more people expected to travel for the July Fourth weekend than ever before, state transportation officials are highlighting some areas of potential delays Wednesday afternoon in the Columbus, Cincinnati and Dayton areas. Yet, expect traffic to be no worse than “moderate” in Northeast Ohio.
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...
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...
Grab a drink, shop and explore downtown Dayton during First Friday
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — First Friday returns on July 5 in downtown Dayton. This month’s First Friday celebrates summer in the city. Among the excitement is the openings of two new small businesses downtown: Chairapy and Mintha’s Boutique. During First Friday, DORA is in full effect from noon to midnight. Patrons can purchase a beverage […]
Centerville wraps up another successful Americana Festival with art and live music
CENTERVILLE, Ohio (WKEF) – The Centerville Americana festival is all wrapped up for 2024. Featuring food trucks, live performers, and a parade, the annual festival is one of the largest events of the year for the city of Centerville. As you can see around me, the 2024 Centerville Americana...
Kettering's 'Go 4th! Reimagined' event dazzles with grand fireworks and drone finale
KETTERING, Ohio (WKEF) -- The City of Kettering has closed out its Independence Day celebration. Dayton 24/7 Now's Gwyneth Falloon was out at Delco Park for the festivities. It was called 'Go 4th! Reimagined' and that was certainly the right word. The City of Kettering holds the event every year but wanted to make this year bigger and better.
Weekend events around Dayton: July 5-7
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Independence Day celebrations continue this weekend, along with the start of county fair season! 2 NEWS compiled a list of events happening across the Miami Valley. Friday, July 5 Ohio Jeep Fest – 9 a.m., 344 Fairgrounds Road, Chillicothe. Located in Ross County, Jeep enthusiasts will find this weekend festival worth […]
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.
July 4th: Patriot Guard Riders honor fallen heroes nationwide, no bike required
DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- In honor of the 4th of July holiday, we're sharing the story of a group who travels from coast to coast, honoring our nation's veterans and first responders. The Patriot Guard Riders were founded in 2005 to shield families of fallen heroes from those that would...
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 […]
Hundreds show up to Fairborn's Fourth of July celebration despite rain
FAIRBORN, Ohio (WKEF) -- Cities all over the Miami Valley hosted Fourth of July celebrations all day on Thursday. Fairborn’s started with the parade and continued with the festival in Community Park. It might have gotten off to a slow start because of the rain, but it was not...
Dayton’s Fourth of July ‘Lights in Flight’ celebration to feature fireworks, no festival
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — The City of Dayton is looking to put on a show in celebration of the Fourth of July holiday. For the second year in a row, the city will host a fireworks show exclusively, without pairing the sky show with a festival. The city’s “Lights in Flight” show will last 20 […]
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