This weekend, the nation celebrates two key events. On Saturday, June 14, 2025, Washington D.C. will host the United States Army 250th Anniversary Parade. Commemorating the founding of the oldest U.S. military branch, the event is part of the larger United States Semiquincentennial celebration. The parade will feature 6,600 soldiers, 150 vehicles, and 50 helicopters. The following day, Sunday, June 15, is Father's Day.
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Statewide, several key developments are unfolding. In Middletown, the former Towne Mall site received a $2.5 million state grant for cleanup, paving the way for a major redevelopment. The Ohio House unanimously passed a school bus safety bill, which will increase penalties for illegally passing a bus and allocate $10 million for bus cameras and driver education. Authorities are warning of a scam where fraudulent texts about unpaid tickets are being sent, appearing to be from the BMV. For sports fans, the Cincinnati Bengals will open eight of their summer training camp practices to the public.
Dayton Area News
After a 30-year tenure, Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor Neal Gittleman is retiring at the end of June. Kettering Health has resumed normal operations for key services following a recent cyberattack. In Riverside, officials are debating safety improvements for Woodman Drive, with roundabouts being a contentious proposal. Travelers should note that starting July 7, all I-75 rest areas between the Ohio River and Findlay will close for complete replacement, with phased reopenings through summer 2026. The Dayton food scene is expanding with a new breakfast and lunch spot from the owners of Meadowlark and a brick-and-mortar location for Yellow Springs-based Bootleg Bagels, both opening on Wayne Avenue this fall.
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