🧒 Reddit users reveal Dayton's hidden gems for 9-year-olds. When a local resident sought ideas for entertaining their nephew, the r/Dayton subreddit delivered an impressive list of kid-friendly activities. Top suggestions included the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, Dayton Brick Shop for LEGO enthusiasts, and the towering troll sculptures at Aullwood Audubon Center. Other popular recommendations ranged from Carillon Historical Park's passenger locomotive to Nova Adventure Park's trampolines, plus nature experiences at Learning Tree Farm and Glen Helen Raptor Center.
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🎭 Wright State alum Nicole Scherzinger earns Tony nomination for Broadway debut. The former Pussycat Doll is nominated for Best Actress in a Musical for her role as Norma Desmond in "Sunset Boulevard," which received seven nominations. Several other Dayton-connected talents earned Tony recognition, including DCDC alum Tilly Evans-Krueger as movement director for "John Proctor is the Villain" and Dayton native Adam Koch for his design work on "A Wonderful World." Producer Heni Koenigsberg, who grew up in Dayton, co-produced five nominated shows including "Sunset Boulevard." The 78th Tony Awards will air June 8 from Radio City Music Hall.
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👮 Fired police sergeant set to regain job despite sexual misconduct. An arbitrator ruled in favor of Dayton Police Sergeant Joseph Setty who was terminated after sexual misconduct allegations. The Fraternal Order of Police filed a grievance claiming the department didn't follow proper procedures when firing him. Setty had pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges of unlawful restraint and disorderly conduct, which didn't automatically disqualify him from police service. The City of Dayton has up to 90 days to appeal the ruling to the Montgomery County Common Pleas Court.
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