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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 This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.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
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
High flying acts announced for 2025 Dayton Air Show
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — The CenterPoint Energy Dayton Air Show announced some of the exciting acts fans can expect at this year's show. In just over a month, the Dayton Air Show returns to the Dayton International Airport. On Wednesday, organizers shared some of the high-flying performances set to arrive June 21-22. GALLERY: Dayton Air Show 2024 The U.S. Thunderbirds will return to the Gem City to headline this year's show. Other acts include the Red Bull Air Force, the U.S. Army Golden Knights and the Fighter Jets Demo Team. Organizers are excited to show a variety of different acts to fans this summer. 'We're really fortunate with the show, a lot of different acts want to come and be in our show,' said Kevin Frankin, Dayton Air Show executive director. 'It's huge for us, for Dayton, Ohio, the birthplace of aviation. We're very proud of that and we want to continue that tradition.' Click here to learn more and buy tickets. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Acts announced for 51st CenterPoint Energy Dayton Air Show
The CenterPoint Energy Dayton Air Show is just 45 days away, and this year's list of acts has officially been announced. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] News Center 7's Xavier Hershovitz took a look at what you can expect to see up in the air and on the ground during the show's 51st year. Catch his report on News Center 7 at 5:30 p.m. TRENDING STORIES: The countdown is on, the CenterPoint Energy Dayton Air Show is now just weeks away, and there will be a lot of things for people to see and experience. 'There is pressure with that, and that's what we strive to keep doing each year, a little bit more, a little bit better,' Kevin Franklin, the Executive Director of the Dayton Air Show, said. They've been working since last year's 50th Anniversary show wrapped to make sure this year's show tops last year. We will update this story. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Yahoo
‘They hit harder. Like a sledgehammer on fire;' Bald-faced hornets terrorize community
After a post on an Elizabeth community Facebook page, Neighbors started sharing their encounters with the bald-faced hornet. Some, like Sara Jones, spoke with our sister station, Channel 11, about going into anaphylactic shock from a sting. 'It was intense pain, but when I was walking back to my house, I just couldn't breathe anymore,' said Jones She said she has never reacted to any other sting before. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] TRENDING STORIES: Driver dead after vehicle goes airborne from I-70, OSHP says Pilot who performed at Dayton Air Show dies in plane crash School employee placed on leave as school, law enforcement investigate allegations But the reaction might not be the most unnerving fact about these hornets…they actually remember your face! You might say their attack is personal. Steve Repasky, owner of bee control, said‚ 'We've actually seen with clients who have a nest that was built on a window of a master bedroom on a second story and the blinds are shut, the drapes are shut and the hornets are normal, but as soon as they open up that drape the shapes change and they recognize that shape as different…they'll start bouncing off the window attacking it because they are just mean." He said the hornets are known to attack. 'A bunch of them will come out to the outside and they'll sit, actually turn and face you, and they'll be ready to go,' said Repasky. 'Then, when they are ready to attack, the whole hive will empty, and they'll come after you. He says the reason you may see them now is that the queen is looking for a place to nest. The nest starts as a golf ball but can grow to be the size of a basketball hoop by August. Repasky said, 'The bald-faced hornet just hits harder. It feels like a lot of people say, it's a sledgehammer on fire. They just hit you hard- they hit you fast. It burns, and you have that reaction.' But the bugs are not new. They are common in Western Pennsylvania, so Repasky says to keep them around…they are one of the only bugs that prey on lantern flies! Folks mustn't attempt to remove the nests themselves. There can be up to 2,000 hornets in a nest, and if they know who you are, they will attack. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Yahoo
13-year-old girl found in car with 2 men during traffic stop; she's safe, they're facing charges
Two men were arrested after police said they met up with a 13-year-old girl. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] On April 25, around 4:50 a.m., a Greenville officer stopped a car for multiple violations, according to police. Kevonta Mack, 23, from Uniontown, and Myshon Lee, 22, from Akron, were inside the car. TRENDING STORIES: Driver dead after vehicle goes airborne from I-70, OSHP says Pilot who performed at Dayton Air Show dies in plane crash School employee placed on leave as school, law enforcement investigate allegations A 13-year-old girl was also in the car. An investigation found the two men had traveled to Greenville to meet the girl, according to police. Lee had a felony warrant for his arrest. Mack was charged with unlawful sexual conduct with a minor, corrupting another with drugs, and driving under suspension. Both Mack and Lee were booked into the Darke County Jail without bond. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
