Good morning, Dayton.

Catholic Social Services of the Miami Valley announced Mary Reid as its new chief executive officer, and she will begin in July; she takes over after Laura Roesch, who now leads The Glen at St. Joseph (a nonprofit helping single mothers and their children).

Whit’s Frozen Custard will open its new location in Kettering at Town and Country shopping center (in the former Orange Leaf store) soon.

Breeze Airways will offer four new direct flights from Dayton International Airport to Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Raleigh, and Sarasota-Bradenton in a few months with fares starting under $100 (adding more travel options for local passengers).

Customers found BP Auto Shop in Troy unexpectedly closed Wednesday, June 24, with vehicles left unsecured; many have filed police reports and seek refunds for deposits and repair funds.

Dayton Public Schools board debates levy options with two property tax proposals and a request for a new income tax (to ease budget shortfalls) and will continue discussions on July 14 to decide before the November ballot deadline.

After voters approved a bond issue in May, Kettering schools began planning a new middle school and high school renovation.

The design is set to start in August (through July 2027), with subsequent demolition and construction, while favorable credit ratings may save millions in interest over the bond’s 37-year term.

REGENERATE Garden Co. is transforming a 26-acre Huber Heights property—using a deer fence to secure nursery beds of native plants that will restore three wooded acres around a new cabin—with the project estimated to take three to five years.

The U.S. EPA plans to approve Ohio’s request to remove its 50-year-old air nuisance rule — a tool that lets citizens hold polluters accountable — from the state’s Clean Air Act plan.

Residents can submit public comments online until Monday, June 29.

A water service line leak is causing low water pressure in some homes in Moraine.

Officials are investigating the issue (reported June 24 at 12:50 p.m.).

The White House supports a plan to restore pensions for Delphi managerial retirees as part of a supplemental spending package that provides $1 billion pending Senate and presidential approval.

Lawmakers hope this move will benefit over 5,100+ local retirees after a 17-year struggle.

Gem City Groundlings present 'As You Like It'

7-9 p.m. — Levitt Pavilion Dayton — Free entry — Enjoy a witty comedy of love and identity in the scenic Forest of Arden.

West Michigan Whitecaps at Dayton Dragons

6:00 – 8:05 p.m. — Day Air Ballpark — Ticket prices vary — Experience thrilling minor league baseball with the Dayton Dragons at Day Air Ballpark.

WILD ENCOUNTERS

1-3 p.m. — Sinclair Community College Centerville — Free entry — Meet animal ambassadors from the Columbus Zoo and enjoy crafts, snacks, and family fun.

Baseball Game: Lansing Lugnuts vs. Dayton Dragons

7:05-8:05 p.m. — Day Air Ballpark — Ticket prices vary — Catch one of the hottest tickets in sports as the Dayton Dragons take on the Lansing Lugnuts.

Dayton Dragons vs. Lansing Lugnuts

7:05-8:05 p.m. — Day Air Ballpark — Tickets available — Catch the excitement of minor league baseball at one of the hottest venues in town.

Honoring Our Veterans with Eric Jerardi Band

7-9:30 p.m. — Levitt Pavilion Dayton — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day with live music and a tribute to our veterans.

Star Spangled Heights Festival

12-2 p.m. — Thomas A. Cloud Memorial Park — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day with a parade, food trucks, carnival rides, music, and fireworks.

Lansing Lugnuts at Dayton Dragons

1:05 – 2:05 PM — Day Air Ballpark — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a thrilling baseball game as the Dragons take on the Lugnuts.

Black Box Improv's Kid Summer Camp

9 a.m. - 3 p.m. — The Black Box Improv Theater — Tuition required — Engage in a creative summer camp that enhances communication skills and confidence through improv games.

Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears Live

7-9 p.m. — Levitt Pavilion Dayton — Free entry — Experience the raw energy of Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears blending blues and rock in an electrifying live performance.