Good morning, Dayton.

The DPS Summer Food Program will serve breakfast, lunch, and a snack at local churches, parks, libraries, and schools starting Monday.

Organizers expect the program to support local families with nutritious meals during the summer.

Senior Resource Connection, which provides Meals on Wheels to over 15,000 older adults, will close in coming months as its services shift to Dayton partner agencies.

The nonprofit cited rising costs and deficits after COVID-19, aiming to keep care uninterrupted.

Seven years after the Memorial Day tornadoes, Harrison Township is planting nearly 300+ trees and planning new projects to restore Sinclair Park as part of ongoing recovery.

In Trotwood, a 550+ apartment complex removed after a gas leak is now rebuilt as Maison Hills.

Animal investigators are checking a complaint about Roxy, a dog found chained to a tree near an abandoned trailer on South Union Road.

A neighbor (who has watched the dog for over a year) said Roxy shows signs of injury and needs rescue help.

Today, after record rainfall, Springfield Township fire crews rescued two children by boat from a flooded home on South Charleston Pike in Clark County, and the Ohio Department of Transportation is clearing debris from drainage pipes.

Dayton’s RTX Corp. and Pratt and Whitney Military Engines secured a $30.8 million Navy contract to build F135 spare engines for F-35 production, with work in Dayton, Blue Ash and other sites set to finish by May 2031.

Vandalia’s Integrated Procurement Technologies received a $19.3 million contract for wattmeter calibration systems.

Dayton police are searching for 13-year-old Zavier Scott Ward, last seen Tuesday, May 26 near Germantown Street and Clement Avenue wearing a black hoodie, pants, and dark gray t-shirt while carrying a duffel bag and backpack (5 ft 6 in, 120 lbs, black hair); anyone with tips should call police.

Montgomery County Educational Service Center advises parents to encourage daily reading & writing to help children avoid the summer slide.

The center suggests a minimum of 15 to 20 minutes per day of fun learning to keep academic skills strong during the break.

Archbishop Alter High School announced that famed swimming coach Eric Wentzel died Tuesday.

Visitation is Sunday, May 31, 2 — 6 p.m. and Monday, June 1, 10 a.m. — noon at Tobias Funeral with burial at David’s Cemetery, and his family will establish a scholarship to honor him.

Traffic signals at a busy Beavercreek intersection are reportedly malfunctioning, causing delays for drivers; city crews are investigating and will repair the lights soon.

Kettering police are urging riders to follow safety rules as more kids use e-bikes and scooters after school ended this summer.

State Rep. White has introduced HB 948 to improve education on safe riding — the Highway Patrol will study its impact in six months.

School Days Off Program at the RecPlex

7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. — Washington Township RecPlex — $76-$99 per day — Enjoy engaging activities and childcare for kids grades K-5 on school days off.

Dayton Dragons vs. Great Lakes Loons

7:05-8:05 p.m. — Day Air Ballpark — Tickets available — Experience the excitement of minor league baseball with the Dayton Dragons in action.

Clash Spring/Summer Fashion Show

5-11 p.m. — The Brightside Music & Event Venue — Tickets available now — Experience a showcase of bold designs and emerging talent from Dayton's creative community.

Mariah the Scientist Concert

8:00-9:30 p.m. — Fraze Pavilion — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of soulful tunes by Mariah the Scientist.

Acting, Production and Business Networking: Elevating Your Potential

6-8 p.m. — Troll Pub at the Wheelhouse — Limited tickets — Network with industry professionals in fashion and business at Dayton's vibrant venue.

Break Up With What Broke You

6:30-7:30 p.m. — Panera Bread — Free entry — Discuss shedding unhealthy baggage and find freedom through fellowship and biblical insights.

Cherry Yum Yum Concert Featuring The Vindys

7-9:30 p.m. — Levitt Pavilion Dayton — Free entry — Experience an energetic evening of rock and soul music from two dynamic bands with local roots.

WAHFU Live Performance

8 p.m. — The Trolley Stop — $10 — Experience groove-driven original rock beneath the neon stars in a night of cosmic sounds.

Bike Ride with Author Kathleen Smythe

2-3 p.m. — 2nd Street Market — Free entry — Experience a guided bike ride with the author of 'Bicycling Through...' after her book signing.

Pop Into Summer: Bubble Party

9:30-10:30 a.m. — Schoolhouse Park — Registration required — Celebrate National Bubble Day with crafts, bubble playtime, and a story.