5 local things to know Wednesday

On June 2, a Navy Blue Angels fighter jet crashed in Smyrna, Tennessee, killing the pilot, Marine Capt. Jeff Kuss. The Blue Angels will not be performing, according to Dayton Air Show officials, but they have added several new acts to the June 18 event.

2. Brock Turner’s friend receives backlash after speaking out for convicted rapist

Drummer of the band Good English and childhood friend of Brock Turner, Leslie Rasmussen speaks out, declaring that there is no way Turner could be a rapist. Rasmussen blames political correctness for his felony sexual-assault conviction.

Brock Turner mug shot

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3. Warren County plans new loop bus service

A new plan to begin a loop bus service in Lebanon this fall was unveiled Tuesday. This would be a pilot project that could become a series of loops also serving Mason, Franklin and other parts of the county.

4. Job fair in Springfield

Today, BarryStaff will hold a job fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at its Springfield office, 1992 N. Bechtle Avenue. Full and part time positions are available. They are looking for forklift drivers and workers to help with deliveries; jobs in production and assembly are also available.

5. 3 things to do in Dayton today

Barenaked Ladies

The new Rose Music Center at The Heights will host its opening show on May 2 with the Grammy nominated band NEEDTOBREATHE. TY GREENLEES / STAFF

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The Barenaked ladies will be stopping by the Rose Music Center at the Heights. 6800 Executive Blvd tonight at 7 p.m. while on their Last Summer on Earth Tour 2016. Price is between $23.50 and $70.

Adult Cycling Education

A new Link station located outside the RecPlex at the corner of Evanston Avenue and Kiefaber Street on the University of Dayton campus is one of 24 stations that will be installed before the bike-share program’s launch May 5. DREW SIMON / STAFF

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At the Link Dayton Bike Shop tonight at 8 p.m., there will be an informational class for adults that are interested in bicycling and curious about the Link Dayton Bike Share. Must be 18 or older.

Craft Class: Characterization

The Word’s Worth Writing Center presents “Craft Class: Characterization,” led by Katrina Kittle. You can catch this event today from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the community room of the Oakwood Starbucks, 2424 Far Hills Ave.

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