Good morning, Dayton.

Operation Homefront hosted a back-to-school event in Dayton on Saturday for about 150 military families, offering meal kits + backpacks filled with school supplies and fun activities like face painting and balloon animals.

The event aimed to ease the school transition and build community among military households.

Dozens of local businesses will join the Gala of Hope Living in Color at the Dayton Masonic Temple ballroom today to raise funds for cancer care and support families.

Organizers aim to break records by reaching $3 million + the evening will also feature a dinner and live auction.

Extensive roadwork and lane restrictions continue across key routes in Montgomery, Warren, Greene, and Clark Counties through 2026.

Drivers should allow extra travel time as closures on I-75 (including ramp and lane shifts) and US 40 prompt detours and changing traffic patterns.

Amid rising housing, food, and health care costs, retirees like Bill Dartnall (73) and Lynne Carroll, 68 are returning to work to supplement Social Security and manage bills while experts say the trend will continue as living expenses rise.

Clinical psychologist Dr. Kathy Platoni in Centerville showed a file over an inch thick of unpaid claims from Buckeye Health Plan and Molina Healthcare that left her without payments for months; she now plans to stop accepting Medicaid cases as local doctors call for clearer insurance guidelines.

Montgomery County’s property reappraisal lifted total real estate value by nearly $7 billion, and most of the 260,000 owners will face a 2027 tax increase of 1.5% to 2%.

Owners can review values online or attend community forums at local libraries starting July 22.

Dayton Live Creative Academy: Rise Of The Demon Hunters K-Pop Camp

1-4 p.m. — PNC Arts Annex — Registration required — Immerse in choreography and vocal training while creating an original ensemble piece in the K-Pop themed camp.

Cedar Rapids Kernels at Dayton Dragons

3:05 – 8:05 PM — Day Air Ballpark — Ticket prices vary — Catch one of the hottest tickets in sports with an exciting baseball game featuring the Dayton Dragons.

Cedar Rapids Kernels vs. Dayton Dragons

3:05 – 8:05 PM — Day Air Ballpark — Ticket prices vary — Catch the excitement as the Dayton Dragons take on the Cedar Rapids Kernels in a thrilling baseball matchup.

Dayton Celtic Festival 2026

All day — RiverScape MetroPark — Free entry — Experience the vibrant culture of Celtic nations with music, dance, and food.

Cedar Rapids Kernels at Dayton Dragons

7:05-8:05 p.m. — Day Air Ballpark — Tickets available — Catch one of the hottest tickets in sports and enjoy a thrilling baseball game!

Fleetwood Mac Tribute Concert by Landslide

7-9 p.m. — Stubbs Park — Free entry — Enjoy the hits of Fleetwood Mac performed live for an unforgettable summer evening.

Free Concert at North Park: 24Seven

7-9 p.m. — North Park — Free entry — Enjoy rock, pop, and dance hits from the '70s to today with food trucks available.

LaunchPad Entrepreneurial Event

9 AM - 5 PM — Dayton Arcade — Free entry — Connect with local entrepreneurs, learn practical tools, and network at this vibrant community event.

Dayton Silent Disco: In Space

8:30 p.m. — The Brightside Music & Event Venue — Cover charge applies — Blast off into a night of dancing with multiple music genres under the stars.

Small Farm & Food Fest

10 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Carriage Hill MetroPark — Free entry — Celebrate healthy eating and sustainable living with hands-on activities and local food vendors.