Good morning, Dayton.

A West Chester Township family donated Downy, a two-year-old therapy dog from the Joshua Al-Lateef Jr. Foundation, to Lakota West High School to honor the memory of a lost boy.

The foundation is planning additional support for children with autism — including swim lessons and an alert system.

Chosen Outreach Ministries held a coat and shoe giveaway on Tuesday to help hundreds of local kids stay warm this winter.

A Dayton playground at Bomberger Park will be restored before summer after a community campaign raised about $70,000 following last August's arson.

The city will cover an extra $30,000 to replace the damaged play set for local families.

On Wednesday, an RTA driver saw a burning house along his nightly route and knocked on the door to wake a sleeping homeowner.

He used his bus’s fire extinguisher until the fire department arrived+ then returned to his route after 16 years of service.

Riverside council approved plans for a new 7 Brew Coffee drive-thru at 4211 Linden Ave — the existing venue will be replaced by a 790 sqft shop.

The developer said more details will be shared next month as the property transitions.

University of Dayton announced a campus master plan in partnership with Ayers Saint Gross to guide improvements over the next 10–20 years.

Data sessions will be held at the RecPlex lobby (5–6:30 p.m. Jan. 21) and Kennedy Union lobby (noon-1:30 p.m. Jan. 22) for community input.

University of Dayton students recently shared concerns about their future career paths and job market uncertainty.

They mentioned economic challenges and the rise of AI as factors affecting their choices—while some remain excited about new possibilities.

Wright State’s Center for Civics, Culture and Workforce Development has received a $3 million U.S. Education Department grant to boost civic literacy among K–12 educators and students across 16 counties (training and events begin summer 2026 on the Dayton Campus).

City leaders discussed two options for a public hospital voters approved with a levy in November 2025.

One option calls for partnering with a nonprofit and voter approval while the other would create a mayor-run board — public meetings will be held to guide the final decision.

The FDA upgraded a recall for over 11,500 cases of Ambriola Co., Inc’s Romano cheese after it tested positive for Listeria; the product was sold in Ohio and other states between Nov.

3 and 20.

John and Andrea Hancock of Happy Wife Acres in Fairborn now promote raising quail instead of chickens amid local bans on the latter.

The couple sells live quail, fertilized eggs, and teaches homesteading classes with a turnaround of six weeks to egg-laying and seven weeks to maturity & encourages self-sufficiency.

The Dayton Flyers won 71-65 against the Dukes Tuesday in Pittsburgh, moving to a 4-0 conference record and 13-4 overall; they will face Loyola Chicago Friday at UD Arena at 8:30 p.m. as they debut new Stealth Black uniforms.

Sen. Husted and Sen. Schmitt sent a letter on Wednesday urging the Big East to consider adding the University of Dayton and Saint Louis University from the Atlantic 10 Conference.

The senators said the move would boost the conference’s media + market presence and align with its basketball focus.

Dayton & Cincinnati RV Show

12 PM – 4 PM — Roberts Centre — Free entry — Explore family-friendly RVs and rescue adorable bulldogs at this pet-friendly event.

Dayton Ohio Eurogamers Meetup

6:30-11:55 p.m. — Bell, Book & Comic — Free entry — Gather for an evening of board games, welcoming both beginners and experts alike.

LyGrace Journaling Club

11 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Dayton Metro Library - West Branch — Free entry — Explore personal growth through journaling with community support and guided activities.

The DEADSTOCK Trot 5K

5-7 p.m. — Riverscape Metropark — Registration Fee Applies — Challenge yourself with a 5K run from the DEADSTOCK brand, fueled by Celsius Energy Drink.

The Art of Healing Workshop

6-8 p.m. — Art Has No Rules — Registration required — Engage in a creative wellness experience combining mental health awareness, color therapy, and artistic expression to relieve stress and build confidence.

LaunchPad Entrepreneurial Event

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Benham's Grove — Free entry — Connect, learn, and grow with the Dayton entrepreneurial community through expert-led sessions and networking.

Ohayocon Anime Convention

Jan 30 - Feb 1 — Dayton Convention Center — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate all things anime at this vibrant three-day convention filled with fans, panels, and cosplay.

Groundhog Day Celebration at The Boonshoft Museum

10-11 a.m. — Boonshoft Museum of Discovery — Regular museum admission — Enjoy predictions from Walnut the Hedgehog and family-friendly activities including crafts and animal interactions.

The Cook-Off & Bon Appétit

7:30-11:30 p.m. — Roger Glass Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Delight in a comic opera and the culinary charm of Julia Child as she prepares her classic chocolate cake.

Euchre Tournament

7-10 p.m. — Charles I Lathrem Senior Center — Light refreshments provided — Compete in this annual tradition for gift card prizes in an evening of fun competition.