Good morning, Dayton.

The Dayton Dragons announced a holiday lights show called Deck the Diamond at Day Air Ballpark that will run from Nov.

14 to Jan. 3 and feature nightly synchronized music and light shows along with a 44 foot Christmas tree. Visitors can enjoy fire pits for roasting s'mores, scavenger hunts and carnival games for kids — all designed to bring extra fun to the season.

For Love of Children received a large donation Friday from MAHLE Group that provided hundreds of suitcases to help kids who lose their belongings when they are forced into foster care—this gift gives the children a chance to keep their things and their dignity.

A semi hit a man fueling his pickup on U.S. 35 in Greene County, sending him over a guardrail and leaving him with serious injuries as the Ohio State Highway Patrol has cut tall grass along a curve that created a blind spot and plans to add new pavement markings to boost safety.

A man was arrested at a residence on Victor Avenue for allegedly ordering his dogs to attack a person on July 11—video footage showed the dogs inflicting serious injuries, and officials turned the animals over to the Montgomery County Animal Resource Center.

Governor Mike DeWine said he has concerns after Hershall Creachbaum, a 7-year-old from Dayton, died and that state investigators are asking questions about his care by Montgomery County Children’s Services — Clark County Children Services.

Shawn Adrian Jackson Sr. (49) was sentenced by Judge Angelina Jackson to 40 to 45½ years to life for a double shooting that killed Dominique Battle and seriously injured a woman (Dec.

6, 2023 in the 700 block of Brooklyn Avenue) in Dayton, the Montgomery County Prosecutor’s Office said.

The University of Dayton raised $453 million in its 'We Soar' campaign that ended June 30—exceeding its $400 million goal.

The donations will fund over 300 scholarships and nearly 40 new funds while the school navigates budget cuts and job losses.

From 2020 to 2024, a national study found that Ohio ranked tenth with 21.11 medical malpractice reports per 100,000 residents—roughly 28% above the national average.

The report also showed that the rate peaked in 2021 and then dropped to 16.81 by 2024.

The Dayton Arcade redevelopment project is now finished after decades of work that transformed nine historic buildings into offices, housing, classrooms, retail spaces and a new hotel — an effort that cost $162 million and ended nearly 30 years of vacancy.

A ribbon-cutting on Thursday evening celebrated the Hilton Garden Inn Dayton Downtown, marking the final step in the transformation.

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.

National Night Out Huber Heights

6-8 p.m. — Wayne High School — Free entry — Enjoy a family-friendly evening with fun activities for all ages.

Dayton Dragons Fire Night

7:05-8:35 p.m. — Day Air Ballpark — $17.50 — Celebrate local heroes with a night of baseball and family fun while supporting the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.