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Did you know... the Hopewell Culture, a sophisticated Indigenous civilization, built ceremonial earthwork mounds throughout the Miami Valley between roughly 100 BCE and 500 CE - and several of those mounds still exist today within the Miamisburg Mound State Memorial in Miamisburg.
Tonight’s Top Stories Around Dayton:
A Wright State grad served as crew surgeon for the first deep space crewed mission in over 50 years.
The Dayton Metro Library is rolling out movie nights, storytimes, and book tastings all month long.
A WWII-era pilots' association closed its doors with one last gift to the Air Force Museum.
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🎬 Movie Nights, Storytimes, and Book Tastings at the Dayton Metro Library
The Dayton Metro Library has announced its America 250 programming for April, and there is something for everyone. On Saturday, April 18, the Huber Heights Branch kicks off with a family storytime celebrating famous Ohio people, places, and inventions. The Southeast Branch is hosting "Ohio Goes to the Movies" screenings, starting with the PG-13 Superman film on April 25 and continuing into May with The Outsiders and First Sunday. The Wilmington-Stroop Branch gets in on the fun with a Captain Underpants screening and crafts on April 30. For more info, call the Library's Ask Me Line at 937-463-2665.
🚀 From Dayton's Classrooms to NASA's Deep Space Mission
Richard Scheuring, a graduate of Wright State University's Boonshoft School of Medicine, is serving as the Prime Crew Surgeon for NASA's Artemis II mission, a 10-day journey that sent astronauts beyond Earth's orbit for the first time in decades. In his role, Scheuring oversees medical preparations and monitors astronaut health before, during, and after the flight. He earned his master's degree in aerospace medicine from Wright State in 2004, and has credited his training in Dayton with giving him the clinical foundation to work across specialized medical settings. The crew is set to return to Earth Friday evening.
✈️ A Final Salute From the Pilots Who Ferried America's Warplanes
The Air Force Museum Foundation received a gift of nearly $11,000 on Friday from the Air Transport Command Association (ATCA) as the organization closed its doors for good. During World War II, the Air Transport Command ferried aircraft to locations around the world and transported personnel and supplies for the War Department until 1948. The ATCA formed in 1998 when several ferry group organizations merged, and hosted military reunions through 2016. As the veterans who served have passed on, ATCA member John Kinyon wrote that their children want the story told to a wider audience, and the association's remaining assets have been directed to an ATC Fund at the Foundation to help do just that.
Free Health Screenings, Clothing, and Community Care Come Together at Dayton's Spring Love Event
The sixth annual Spring Love Event brought a full day of free health services and community resources to Dayton on Saturday, organized by the B Love Foundation and Jubilee Community Church. The health and wellness fair offered blood pressure checks, A1C screenings, diabetes care, eye exams, mental health resources, and workforce development training, all at no cost. Founder Tremayne Anderson said the event was built around the idea that residents deserve access to essential services every single day, not just at special events. This year's fair brought together 14 healthcare providers, including Premier Health and CareSource, and organizers entered participants into a follow-up database so healthy habits continue long after the event. The B Love Community Closet also provided free clothing, and free food was served throughout the day.
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SOUND BITES
Your weekend guide to live music and karaoke across Dayton.
April 12, Sunday
Nite Owl and Blues Band
The PhoneBooth Lounge | 3PM-7PM
Acoustic Junior
Moe Harrigan’s Tavern | 5:30PM
Six String Hustle
Good Time Charlie’s | 6:30PM
Southwestern Ohio Blues H.O.F
The PhoneBooth Lounge | 8PM
Bob Dylan
Schuster Performing Arts Center | 8PM
Other Events
The best things happening in Dayton Sunday through Monday: festivals, comedy nights, markets, pop-ups, and more.
April 12, Sunday
Vinyl Vinyl Sunday
The Barrel House | 1PM-8PM
Comedy Open Mic
NextDoor Dayton | 8:30PM
April 13, Monday
Quiz Night
The Pub, 39 Greene Blvd | 6:30PM
Open Mic Comedy Night
Oregon Express | 7PM
Kettering Civic Band Free Concert
Kettering Middle School | 7PM
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Oliver is an eight-year-old Russian Blue mix from Miamisburg, and his story might just make your whole week. After Cindy and her family said goodbye to their beloved cat of nearly eighteen years, they knew they wanted to give that same love to a senior pet who needed it. Then they met Oliver. The shelter placed him in their arms, and he went completely still — soft, calm, and quiet — like he took one slow look at them and thought, "oh, there you are." He has been their lap cat ever since, and something tells us he is never letting go.
He is a gentle, snuggly soul who takes cuddle time very seriously. But Cindy knows the secret weapon: one flash of the laser light and this sweet boy turns into the most enthusiastic little athlete you have ever seen. Oliver is a reminder that senior pets have so much love saved up, so much warmth ready to give, just waiting for the right person to come along and receive it. He was eight years old. He had been waiting for his person. And just like that, he found her. Cindy, you gave him exactly that. 💚
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WEATHER WATCH
Genius Unlocked - The Reveal
The Mad River.
It meets the Great Miami near downtown Dayton and gives name to the Mad River area including Mad River Township and several local parks and trails.
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