Montgomery County ADAMHS Director of Strategic Initiatives and Communication Colleen Oakes visits Dave Alexander on Miami Valley View to discuss the organization's mission, sports betting issues facing college students and athletes, and how ADAMHS is partnering with...
Montgomery County Commissioners Carolyn Rice and Judy Dodge join Miami Valley View to talk all about The 2026 Big Hoopla, including the Hoopla 4 Miler at Wright State University and the STEM Challenge at the Nutter Center on March 15.
Montgomery County Commissioner Carolyn Rice and Jeff Hoagland, President and CEO of Dayton Development Coalition, stopped by Living Dayton to highlight the economic impact of The Big Hoopla, a new change to the STEM Challenge, and chances for students to win Wright...
Hoopla Volunteer Chair Terry Slaybaugh and Executive Director of UD Arena Scott DeBolt joined Living Dayton to highlight the Big Hoopla events and how you can take part in 2026.
For the first time in their long and celebrated careers, Dick Vitale and Charles Barkley will share the broadcast booth for an NCAA Tournament game, bringing together more than 100 years of combined basketball experience. The pairing will call a First Four matchup as...
The First Four is more than just basketball for Dayton — it’s also a chance to showcase the city to a massive influx of sports fans. Bars and restaurants throughout the downtown area were packed all week by locals and visitors alike.
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