Good morning, Dayton.

Family and friends gathered at Dayton International Airport to honor Army Sergeant Jaden Nuveman, who died on June 23 before his 21st birthday—his body was flown from Hawaii and picked up by a local funeral home.

Attendees remembered him as a kind person who always helped others.

The Foodbank, Inc. will hold a drive-thru food distribution this Thursday at Montgomery County Fairgrounds at 645 Infirmary Road from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.—guests must use Infirmary Road to enter and clear trunk space—and volunteers from the Montgomery County Food Equity Coalition and SICSA will provide fresh produce, proteins, shelf-stable items, and pet food while attendees brace for potentially wet, muddy conditions if weather delays occur.

Police responded after 3 a.m. on N.

Findlay St. yesterday, hospitalizing a man with a non-life-threatening stab wound and arresting a suspect—21-year-old—now held in Montgomery County Jail.

Dayton police responded at 3:30 a.m. Saturday on the 400 block of Xenia Avenue when seven-year-old Hershall Creachbaum, a boy with autism, was reported missing and later found dead—court records reveal that Michael Kendrick, the child's mother's boyfriend, admitted to injuring him and disposing of his body near railroad tracks.

Local nurse and artist Angie Holycross hosts a monthly cross-stitch meetup at The Barrel House brewery to help Dayton residents build community—many find calm and connection through the craft after COVID isolation.

Lifelong stitcher Kat Jones-Shank is co-founding a boutique at Dayton Arcade this fall that will feature a stitching table to spark curiosity.

Sunset at the Market

5-8 p.m. — 2nd Street Market — Free entry — Enjoy dining, live music, and shopping while soaking in the sunset at this community event.

Carlene Carter Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Levitt Pavilion Dayton — Tickets required — Experience the vibrant sounds of Carlene Carter, a legacy of country music, live in concert.

Gem City Comic Con

10 a.m. - 5 p.m. & 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Marriott at the University of Dayton — Admission details not specified — Immerse yourself in comics and creativity at this family-friendly event.

Fleetwood Mac Tribute Concert

7-9 p.m. — Stubbs Park — Free entry — Celebrate the magic of Fleetwood Mac with a nostalgic evening of live music.

2025 Fore Paws Golf Classic

8 AM – 4 PM — NCR Country Club — Registration required — Swing your clubs for a cause and support homeless animals while enjoying a day of fun on the golf course.

Dayton Dragons vs. South Bend Cubs

7:05-8:35 p.m. — Day Air Ballpark — Ticket prices vary — Catch the excitement of minor league baseball with the Dayton Dragons at home.

United Irish of Dayton Celtic Festival

— July 25-29 — RiverScape MetroPark — Free entry — Immerse yourself in vibrant Celtic traditions with music, food, and culture.

Patriot 5k Run

9:00 a.m. — Carroll High School — $30 for adults, $10 for children — Support the Carroll Girls' Soccer Team at this family-friendly 5k race with a track lap for the kids.

Greene County Fair

8 a.m. – 10 p.m. — Greene County Expo Center Camping — $10 daily admission, kids 9 & under free — Experience a week of fun with exciting acts and entertainment at the fair.

Black Box Improv's Kid Summer Camp

8 AM-10 AM — The Black Box Improv Theater — Check event page for cost — An engaging summer camp for teens exploring the joy of improvisational comedy.