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🌱 Patch AM: How Dayton police say they stopped a suspected violent repeat offender
Coming up on the Dayton Patch calendar: Gilmore Girls Trivia Night | MONDAY, SEP 28 | 6:30 PM

Coffee in hand, Dayton? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Dayton police say they stopped a suspected violent repeat offender
- How Dayton residents can influence Ohio's next big mental health study
- How Dayton's bus driver shortage is disrupting students' daily rides to school
Also on today's calendar: Gilmore Girls Trivia Night | MONDAY, SEP 28 | 6:30 PM and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Beautiful with plenty of sun, with a high of 74 and low of 46 degrees.
- Sunday: Sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 72, low: 48.
- Monday: Sunny and beautiful, with a high of 72 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Dayton Police arrest 20-year-old linked to multiple violent crimes, recover firearms (dayton247now.com) — Dayton police say a 20-year-old driver tied to multiple local violent crimes was arrested after officers stopped a reportedly stolen vehicle and recovered two guns, including one modified for automatic fire. Investigators believe both the driver and a passenger are linked to other Dayton incidents, and the police chief is emphasizing their focus on keeping city neighborhoods safer.
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2. Wright State set to host statewide mental health research summit (dayton247now.com) — Wright State University in Dayton will host a major statewide mental health research summit on Monday, giving Miami Valley residents and organizations a direct voice in shaping future studies. The SOAR Community and Research Summit will gather researchers, clinicians, and community members to focus on underserved groups, aiming to make Ohio's mental health research better reflect local experiences and needs.
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3. Dayton family transfers student to new school over busing disruptions (whio.com) — A Dayton family says repeated no-show and rerouted buses with Dayton Public Schools forced them to move their son to a school closer to relatives. District leaders blame an ongoing driver shortage and attendance issues, and say training new drivers takes months as they work to stabilize transportation for students.
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4. Award-Winning Author Ann Hagedorn to Discuss Soviet Spy Who Stole Nuclear Secrets in Dayton, Ohio (warrencountypost.com) — Dayton residents can hear award-winning author and Dayton native Ann Hagedorn discuss her book about Soviet spy George Koval and the secretive Dayton Project at Carillon Historical Park on Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 7 p.m. The free, public event at Eichelberger Pavilion is hosted by Dayton History, which operates several key historic sites around the city.
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5. Rep. Mark Hiner backs effort to bring U.S. Space Force Academy to Ohio (yourohionews.com) — Ohio lawmakers are rallying behind a push to make Dayton the home of a future U.S. Space Force Academy, tying the idea to the region's aviation legacy from the Wright brothers to modern aerospace research. Rep. Mark Hiner and other House Republicans have urged Governor DeWine to support the bid, following Senator Bernie Moreno's call to bring the academy to Dayton.
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📸 Around Dayton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Dayton
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★ Featured events ★
- Gilmore Girls Trivia Night | MONDAY, SEP 28 | 6:30 PM →
Wandering Griffin Brewery & Restaurant, 3725 Presidential Dr, Beavercreek
6:30 pm
Monday September 28
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Other local events
- LIVE MUSIC W/ "NOTHING BUT TREBLE"! →
Little York Tavern, 4120 Little York Road, Dayton
8:00 pm - THE OILSPILL: FREAKNIK Edition →
2027 Nicholas Road, Dayton
10:00 pm - Envyi-ous The Saga Continues →
MJ's on Jefferson, 20 North Jefferson Street, Dayton
11:00 pm - Bergamo's Pope St. John XXIII Celebration 2026 →
Bergamo Center for Lifelong Learning, 4400 Shakertown Road, Dayton - DAYTON PHILHARMONIC - OPERA - BALLET →
Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, 1 W 2nd St, Dayton - Kitchen Volunteer →
House of Bread, 9 Orth Avenue, Dayton
10:00 am - Parents + Pals →
Speakeasy Yoga, 510 E 3rd St, Dayton
4:00 pm - Millenial Mixtape - The Soundtrack of a Generation →
The Brightside 905 E 3rd St Dayton, OH 45402
7:30 pm - Pumpkin Celebration →
Hidden Valley Orchards, 5474 OH-48, Lebanon
10:00 am - Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac →
Dayton Masonic Center, 525 W Riverview Ave, Dayton
6:15 pm - Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness →
Dillard's, 2727 Fairfield Cmns, Beavercreek
10:00 am
Saturday September 26
Sunday September 27
Thursday October 1
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 11
Thursday October 15
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💬 Chatter
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- Today on Xenia Ave.
and Bowen the lady driving this car saved a dog that just had puppies and was probably just dumped on the street she had a ton of old bite marks on… (Nextdoor Linden Heights) - Love having these dahlias to look at on a dreary day.
They have finally started looking healthy and growing so tall! (Nextdoor Shiloh)
- Apex Tool Group posted a job opening for Swiss Lathe Machinist - 5K in Dayton. Apply here.
- TradeJobsWorkforce posted a job opening for Walmart Overnight Unloader in Dayton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dayton here.
Ok Dayton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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