Good morning, Dayton.

We Care Arts will host a vibrant celebration of art and music this weekend in Dayton.

Director Kelly Gibson said the event (featuring local artists and live performances) is set to bring the community together.

After a fire destroyed the Old Cornell Meat Market nine months ago, an emergency demolition was ordered and the building owner received a warrant to clear debris.

Neighbors say cleanup has stalled after beginning about a month ago—piles remain and rodents persist in the area.

Dayton police conducted welfare checks at 7-year-old Hershall Creachbaum’s home on April 3 and April 4 before a July 12 911 call led to a search that found his remains, and documents reveal that officers noted signs of concern for his care—with child services and state agencies still reviewing the case.

Damarez Jones, aged 27, was indicted on murder, felonious assault, tampering with evidence and weapon charges after he shot his uncle, aged 42, near N Main Street and Ernst Avenue at about 11:25 p.m. on July 8 and is held in Montgomery County Jail on a $1 million bond—he is set to be arraigned on July 29.

Big Brothers Big Sisters Miami Valley will hold a back-to-school backpack giveaway on July 31 to help program kids get ready for school—donations for supplies are accepted at its S.

Jefferson Street location.

Nearly 400 K-8 students — from United Way’s Freedom Schools Collaborative — attended the event at Greater Dayton Recreation Center on Wednesday where local leaders including Mayor Jeffrey Mims Jr. stressed that education is a social right.

Gabby Morgan — Montgomery County director of United Way — said one in five local residents reads below a fifth grade level and added that the program will help students gain essential reading skills.

A petition to add a 1-mill tax for a new hospital in West Dayton was tied at Dayton’s city commission meeting on Wednesday, so the Clergy Community Coalition must collect 1,250 more signatures in the next 20 days to put the levy on the November ballot.

Two commissioners voted in favor + two voted against the proposal.

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.

Soaring Sounds

7 PM — Centerville High School Stadium — $43 - $48 — Experience the excitement and artistry of DCI's top Drum Corps in a longstanding community tradition.

Dayton Horse Show

All day — Champions Center Arena — Entry fee required — Celebrate a tradition of showmanship and sportsmanship at the 158th annual Dayton Horse Show.

Summer of Freedom Fundraiser

5-9 p.m. — Benham's Grove — $35 includes one drink — An unforgettable evening of fun, food, and live music to support local veterans.

Rock ‘n Green Tomato Festival

5 PM – 10 PM, Noon – 10 PM — Riverfront Park Miamisburg — Free entry — Enjoy great food, contests, and live rock ‘n’ roll music at this family-friendly festival.

Bacon Fest 2025

4-10 p.m. — Fraze Pavilion — Free entry — Celebrate the love for bacon with food, live entertainment, and fun at this community festival.

Polish Summer Picnic

2-8 p.m. — Dayton Polish-American Club — $5 — Enjoy polka music by the Chardon Polka Band at this vibrant summer festival.