Dayton News & Updates

The Dayton community is remembering Pastor Mark Stevens and his legacy of service. His work touched on issues like homelessness and poverty, with a mention of Christmas Day.

A local Christmas light display in Middletown, Ohio, was vandalized twice by individuals described as 'Grinches.' The damage is estimated to cause up to $10,000 in losses, with repairs underway before the planned Thanksgiving opening.

The Dayton National Cemetery is seeking donations to ensure nearly 80 percent of graves are adorned with wreaths this Christmas. Last year, a significant portion of the graves did not have a wreath during the holiday season.

Dayton's beloved holiday traditions, 'Ringing in the Holidays' and 'A Carillon Christmas,' are set to return as the festive season approaches. These events promise to bring holiday cheer to the community.

The University of Dayton will host "It Takes a Village: Christmas in Community," a Nativities exhibit, opening to the public on November 16. The exhibit will run through January 15 in Roesch Library.

The University of Dayton is looking for a Christmas tree to be the centerpiece of their annual "Christmas on Campus" celebration. This event has become a signature tradition for the university and the surrounding community.

A preview party for Carillon Christmas, the park's month-long holiday celebration, has been announced. The event will take place at 1000 Carillon Blvd in Dayton, OH.

Spirit Christmas is expanding its holiday store presence to 44 locations across 15 states, including four in Ohio. The Dayton location can be found at 131 North Springboro Pike.

The band Filthy has announced a "A Very Filthy Christmas Tour" with Narcotic Wasteland and Killcrown. The tour includes a stop in Dayton, OH at The Hidden Gem Music Club on December 18th.