Good morning, Dayton.

Vietnam War Lancers gathered on June 9 at the Hope Hotel in Dayton to mark their 50-year reunion—veteran Bill Walker joined fellow veterans to remember their time in the war.

Bootleg Bagels, a micro bakery from Yellow Springs, will open a brick-and-mortar spot on Wayne Avenue in Dayton this fall — the 2,300-square-foot space will offer bagels, baked goods, sandwiches and coffee.

Owner Benjamin Bullock said the growing restaurant scene in the area led him to finalize plans for his first own space since starting the business during the pandemic.

Local Wright State alum Nicole Scherzinger won her first Tony Award for best leading actress in the Broadway revival of Sunset Boulevard — a win that builds on her long career in music and theatre.

She also received a British Olivier Award and was named one of Time's 100 most influential people — honors that highlight her broad impact on the stage.

Higher electric bills will affect AES Ohio and Duke Energy customers this month as AES Ohio raises its residential rate by $0.0087 per kWh to $0.0945 and Duke Energy’s plan increases its rate nearly 2.5 cents per kWh to $0.1045 — a typical 1,000 kWh user will pay about $8.41 more by the end of Duke’s three-year plan.

A new bill in Ohio will hold adults more accountable for underage drinking by changing a word in the law from 'knowingly' to 'recklessly' so that those who provide alcohol to minors can be prosecuted.

The bill is now before the House Judiciary Committee and may lead to community education if it passes.

At a Dayton City Commission meeting, advocates argued that clearing homeless encampments prevents outreach workers from keeping in touch with those in need while city officials say they must act on complaints about illegal camps.

City Manager Shelley Dickstein said staff will review best practice proposals—such as longer notice before sweeps—to better serve both unhoused individuals and local residents.

Dayton Children’s opened its new Mathile Center for Mental Health and Wellness to help more children get care for growing mental health needs.

The facility will begin seeing patients on July 15 and add a second floor in January—its building cost was between $108 million and $110 million with funds from the state, philanthropy, hospital capital and HUD.

Joe Waters and the Back Porch Band

7-9 p.m. — Levitt Pavilion Dayton — Free entry — Experience diverse tunes from celebrated local musician Joe Waters and the soulful Rachel Litteral.

Candlelight: Rings & Dragons

8 p.m. — Dayton Masonic Center — Tickets available — Celebrate the music of classic fantasy series in a magical candlelight setting.

Celtic Fest Ohio 2025

7 AM – 5 PM — Caesar Creek State Park — Get ready for a day filled with Celtic music, culture, and community spirit.

Breakfast with The Beatles

9-11 a.m. — Fraze Pavilion — Free entry — Enjoy a lively breakfast classic with Beatles hits and community spirit.

Dayton, Butler & Warren Golf Classic

9 a.m.–5 p.m. — Heritage Club — Fundraising event — Experience a premier golf outing supporting Junior Achievement's mission to empower youth.

Breakthrough Basketball Shooting & Ball Handling Camp

June 17-19 — Dayton Sports Complex — Registration Required — Enhance your shooting and ball-handling skills with expert coaching in a high-intensity environment.

Quack-End View Paint Night

6:00-8:30 p.m. — The Trolley Stop — Cost of food and drinks not included — Enjoy a fun evening of painting and sipping your favorite drinks while creating a unique masterpiece.

Air Force Museum Trip

8 AM – 5 PM — National Museum of the US Air Force — Cost TBA — Embark on a scenic trip to explore aviation history with fellow enthusiasts.

MBK & MSK Dayton High School Game Night

4:30-7 p.m. — The Dayton School — Free entry — Enjoy a vibrant evening of games and camaraderie with fellow students.

Dayton Dragons Baseball Game

7:05-8:35 p.m. — Day Air Ballpark — Ticket prices vary — Catch one of the hottest tickets in sports with an exciting baseball matchup.