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Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Flight Fest connects Dayton Air Show pilots with fans this summer
VANDALIA, Ohio (WDTN) — The City of Vandalia and the Dayton Air Show are partnering together to bring air show performers right to the fans. Flight Fest is a brand new event that will take place June 20 from 6 to 10 p.m., featuring a walk through parade, kids activities, a U.S. Air Force meet-and-great, shopping and even a flyover. The event was created by Vandalia leaders and the Dayton Air Show to add a new element to the iconic summer staple. Organizers say Flight Fest will be more of a relaxed event compared to the thrilling action of the air show. 'The CenterPoint Energy Air Show and our Chamber of Commerce came to us, and we were excited to hear of this new idea they had of Flight Fest and so we partnered with them,' said Kurt Althouse, Vandalia city manager. 'We have a beautiful sports complex here at Stonequarry Road. And so after some discussion, we realized this would be a great venue to host.' The goal of the event is to bring families out and get kids interested in the aviation field.'Our main mission is to try to get kids interested in aviation,' said Kevin Franklin, Dayton Air Show executive director. 'Being able to meet the mechanics, the pilots. They're all going to be out here and intermingle with the crowd. And it should be a great opportunity where — people are usually on the other side of the fence — they'll be able to come right up to them and talk to them.' Organizers say Flight Fest won't break the bank for families, as its a completely free event. Althouse also says it's a good way for those who are looking into the military as a career. 'Most certainly they're going to be talking about the military opportunities,' said Althouse. 'So for those young people that may be looking at what their future holds, this is a great opportunity for them to come out and hear about what opportunities the military does provide.'The event will be capped off by a performance by the Lieutenant Dan Band, who run a non-profit to help veterans. The event will be held at the Vandalia Sports Complex on Stonequarry Road. You can get your tickets for the event here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Yahoo
Man found dead at Vandalia motel
The body of a man was found at a Vandalia motel on Friday. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] First responders were called to a motel in the 7000 block of Poe Avenue late Friday morning. TRENDING STORIES: 4-year-old Ohio girl suffers brain damage after serious flu complications $10M reward offered for arrest of former Olympian wanted for allegedly ordering murders A South Carolina man is set to become the first executed by firing squad in 15 years Vandalia Police Chief Kurt Althouse confirmed to News Center 7 that an adult man was found dead in one of the rooms. Police do not believe there are any suspicious circumstances. The Montgomery County Coroner's Office was also called to respond. We'll update this story as we learn more. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
23-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
City spends millions to buy old Rite Aid building
The City of Vandalia will spend $2.15 million to purchase an old Rite Aid Building, according to a spokesperson for the city. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Vandalia City Council voted to move forward with the purchase during a meeting on Feb. 17. TRENDING STORIES: 15-year-old boy seriously injured in accidental shooting Juvenile accused of making shooting threats toward Ohio high school Fire Chief placed on leave after 'internal complaint' The building is located at the corner of National Road and Dixie Drive, at 10 W. National Road 'This location is critical for future development, and it's important for the City to have the ability to control what type of development goes in at this strategic location,' Interim City Manager Kurt Althouse said. The money for this purchase comes from Vandalia's Job Creation and Revitalization Fund, which was created in 2022. The fund was created after community members expressed concerns about development in the business corridor. The spokesperson said this money is used to 'strategically invest in development opportunities.' News Center 7 will continue to follow this story. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
