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Tonight’s Top Stories Around Dayton:
Little pantries are making food access barrier-free across the Miami Valley
Wright State's Model UN team earns top honors for the 46th consecutive year
Overnight lane closures are coming to U.S. 35 through Greene County
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🚧 Overnight Lane Closures Coming to U.S. 35 This Week
Starting tomorrow night, drivers on U.S. Route 35 in Greene County will hit single-lane closures between 7PM and 5AM. through Friday, April 24. The pavement rehabilitation project stretches from the Montgomery County line to Grange Hill Road and includes concrete removal, sub-grade repairs, and resurfacing. Intermittent ramp closures may also pop up after 10 p.m. The good news: the project is running ahead of schedule for a November 2026 completion.
🚲 The Brookville Bicycle Man Gave Away Free Bikes Again Today
Dave Nugent, known around town as the Brookville Bicycle Man, held his most recent free bike giveaway this Sunday at 142 June Place in Brookville. Nugent has spent years collecting, repairing, and gifting hundreds of bikes to anyone who needs one, no questions asked. The event was first-come, first-served with a one-bike-per-person limit, and Nugent kindly asked that recipients not resell them. He has also been working with local businesses to install bike racks around the area, and reminded everyone to get outside and enjoy the warm weather.
🎓 Wright State's Model UN Team Just Brought Home a National Award
Over 70 Miami Valley high school students stepped into the role of international delegates at Wright State University's annual High School Model United Nations Conference on Saturday, practicing diplomacy, negotiation, and public speaking on real global issues. The event comes on the heels of Wright State's own Model UN program earning the Outstanding Delegation Award at the 2026 National Model U.N. Conference in New York City, placing among the top 20 percent of more than 160 colleges. The program has maintained an annual award streak since its founding in 1970. Four individual students also took home awards this year, led by head delegate Murphy Van Balen.
Little Pantries Are Quietly Feeding the Miami Valley, One Shelf at a Time
Across the Miami Valley, small community pantries stocked with non-perishable food are showing up in front of libraries, storefronts, and neighborhood gathering spots, and they are making a real difference. The newest one just launched at the Fairborn Public Library in Greene County, set up in partnership with Greene County Public Health to reach people who cannot always make it to traditional food pantries during set hours. Health educator Kaci Warren said the pantries are designed to be completely barrier-free, filling gaps for families who struggle with transportation or scheduling. In the Dayton area, Michael Knote of the nonprofit Have a Gay Day runs a little pantry that serves 20 to 30 people a day, and recently expanded to include pet food. Whether it is a full meal, a side dish, or a cold drink in the summer, these small boxes are proving that sometimes the simplest ideas carry the biggest impact.
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SOUND BITES
Your weekend guide to live music and karaoke across Dayton.
April 19, Sunday
Songwriters Sunday
Vagabond Studio & Gallery | 5PM onwards
Acoustic Junior
Moe Harrigan’s Tavern | 5:30PM
April 20, Monday
Punk Rock Karaoke Night
Belmont Billiards | 9PM
OTHER EVENTS
The best things happening in Dayton Sunday through Monday: festivals, markets, pop-ups, and more.
April 19, Sunday
Open Mic with a Twist
Yellow Cab Tavern | 6:30PM
Monthly Musician’s Meet Up
South Park Tavern | 7PM
April Date My Friend: A Social Gathering
Two Social | 7PM
Outdoor Movie Theater
Dixie Drive-In Movie Theater | 8PM
April 20, Monday
Everything From Nothing | Full Circle Quest
Joui Wine | 5:30PM
Trivia Night
Submarine House Beavercreek | 6PM
Quiz Night
The Pub, 39 Greene Blvd | 6:30PM
Open Mic Comedy Night
Oregon Express | 7PM
Trivia Night
The Trolley Stop | 7:30PM
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WEATHER WATCH
Genius Unlocked - The Reveal
The Miami Conservancy District retarding basin system.
Five dry dams were built in the 1910s to hold floodwater during heavy rain events, a design that has prevented catastrophic flooding ever since.
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