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Employees and patrons in Miamisburg experienced surprise as Nashville-based O’Charley’s closed Underground Chuck’s on Wednesday at the Miamisburg-Centerville Road location.

Staff recalled the restaurant as a favorite workplace and noted its closure added to a trend of nearby business changes.

Trotwood crews cleared downed trees and repaired utility lines after a storm hit the city last Friday evening, affecting neighborhoods such as Broadmoor, Olde Town, Stubbs and Townview; residents reported property damage and utility disruptions and praised the prompt response.

Forecasts for NFL betting totals in legal states have been released as the NFL season begins; Joe Maloney of the Sports Betting Alliance explains the projections and offers tips for keeping wagers fun — the estimates reflect new state regulations and a ramping game schedule.

This weekend, multiple community events are scheduled across southwest Ohio.

In Dayton, the Greek Festival at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church runs from Friday, Sept. 11 to Sunday, Sept. 13 while the downtown Block Party is set for Saturday, Sept. 12 with live music & local vendors.

The Book Nook on WYSO FM featured a look back at Hugh Gallagher’s novel Teeth and his early influencer days.

Greene County Public Library and partner libraries present the program (host Vick Mickunas) which airs Saturdays at 7 a.m. and Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

Dayton announced Graffiti Delete today, an online tool that lets residents send a photo and location to report illegal graffiti; city teams will use the reports to clean up property and brighten neighborhoods—Mayor Turner-Sloss called the initiative a community effort.

Downtown Dayton Partnership is seeking a 40-50 ft evergreen to serve as the main tree for the 2026 Holiday Festival at Courthouse Square.

Local residents can nominate their trees (ideal types: Colorado green or blue spruce), with the winner to be selected at the end of October.

Hamilton celebrated its West Side Little League team on Labor Day with a parade at Marcum Park after the squad finished fourth in the Little League World Series in Williamsport (marking their record sixth appearance) and city leaders presented each player a personalized proclamation.