Good morning, Dayton.

Miami Valley Community Action Partnership offers its Summer Crisis Program to help residents of Montgomery, Greene, Darke and Preble counties with bills and AC repairs until Sept.

30; households at or below 175% of the poverty line should call local offices & apply for up to $1,500 aid.

The Kettering Fire Department honored four women with Citizen Awards after they revived Jeff Simons on a tennis court using CPR and three shocks in Kettering.

Simons (a professor) expressed deep gratitude as he returns to teaching and playing tennis.

Local Marines arrived at the bedside of a Huber Heights father battling stage 4 metastatic lung cancer after his daughter’s Facebook plea gained over 80 supportive comments to secure a final salute.

The heartfelt gesture took place Monday, July 20 — a touching moment for the family.

On July 23 from 4 to 7 p.m., a local store will host its Christmas in July Customer Appreciation Event offering 20% off regular-price purchases and multiple giveaways.

TWIGS from Dayton Children’s Hospital will sponsor an Enewton bracelet giveaway and answer questions about its 60-year legacy.

Chick-fil-A in Troy announced on Facebook its reopening date after remodeling that led to its closure on March 1 — the restaurant will soon welcome customers with an upgraded space.

Tend & Flourish celebrates eight years with an open house and suncatcher workshop 'Amethyst Bloom' hosted by Sara from Catching Rainbows.

The event at 1906 Brown Street offers Reiki tune-ups, scalar energy healing, aura analysis, tiny tattoos, oracle card readings, and local vendor shopping.

Vivian Elebiyo-Okojie's new restaurant GoChop offers African cuisine with signature bowls and wraps inside Global Gourmet at Normandy Square Shopping Center in Washington Twp.

It held its grand opening Saturday, July 11 and now serves lunch and dinner.

Greene County Public Library is offering back-to-school resources for educators by providing teacher library cards, classroom visits, and specialized book collections (as explained by local school representatives) to support teaching and learning today.

Troy City Schools is holding a special board meeting Monday, July 27, where trustees will vote on placing a 5.8-mill operating levy renewal on the Nov.

3 ballot (if renewed, the levy would generate about $4.6 million annually for operating expenses without raising property taxes).

Montgomery County Auditor’s Office is partnering with libraries to host free community forums on the 2026 property reappraisal.

The first forum is Wednesday, July 22 at Woodbourne Library in Centerville, where residents can ask questions and learn about the process.

LifeCare Alliance (a Columbus-based nonprofit) is taking over Meals on Wheels in Dayton after Senior Resource Connection closed on June 30.

It began test deliveries on July 9 and has hired 20 former drivers to serve over 600 seniors.

As summer ends and kids head back to school, local experts advise parents to check their children’s mental health and keep lines of communication open, easing transition anxieties.

They recommend gradually shifting routines and limiting technology overnight to help kids adjust.

The FDA said on July 19 that a Taylor Farms lettuce sample was a false positive for Cyclospora, having re-reviewed the lab results after an initial positive on July 18 + Taylor Farms is now removing recalled iceberg lettuce from central Mexico, which was distributed to Ohio and other states.

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.

Dayton Dragons Baseball Clinic

10 a.m. — Day Air Ballpark — Free entry — Experience an inclusive baseball clinic for individuals with developmental disabilities hosted by the Dayton Dragons.

Great Lakes Loons at 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 Great Lakes Loons.