Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 28th of July.
Good morning, Dayton.
On Sunday, an adult man was shot in Jefferson Twp. in Montgomery County—deputies found him and medics took him to a local hospital where he is stable while the Special Investigations Unit continues to search for the suspect who fled the scene.
On Saturday, deputies tried serving an arrest warrant to 32-year-old Denzelle Pouncy at a Deerfield Township home for allegedly hurting his girlfriend but when he did not come out—forcing the Tactical Response Unit to breach the home—the suspect was arrested while an alert to lock doors and windows was mistakenly sent to southwest Ohio due to a technical error.
A man was shot at a Jefferson Township apartment complex Sunday morning near the 7000 block of Bronson Street at about 10:45 a.m.—deputies arrived minutes later and medics transported him to the hospital while the suspect fled.
Seven men were hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash in a Dayton neighborhood near Arlene Avenue and Owens Drive early Sunday morning when a speeding driver lost control while making a left turn and hit a parked car, prompting police to cite him for Failure to Control a Vehicle.
Wright State University’s Lake Campus was named Ohio’s best value by SmartAsset for its strong financial aid support, affordability and student success.
The Dayton campus ranked third for value and offers over 30 degree programs with scholarship support from the Western Ohio Educational Foundation—showing the university’s commitment to quality education.
Dayton Christian School has started construction on a $4M multipurpose center — part of its Genesis 7 Campaign — to add athletic and classroom space for its growing student body, and Level MB Construction broke ground Thursday while planning a new athletic field.
Gov. Mike DeWine and state officials announced $66 million in tax credits to help rehab 47 historic buildings across Ohio through the Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program.
In the Miami Valley, the Greater Dayton RTA will acquire Air City Garage at 27 S. Jefferson St. with $2 million in credits + a former Sears at 5200 Salem Ave. in Trotwood will be renovated for mixed use with $2.5 million in credits.
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.
Ashes & Arrows Concert
7 PM – 1 AM — Levitt Pavilion Dayton — Ticket prices vary — Experience heartfelt harmonies and electrifying performances from the country/rock band Ashes & Arrows with opener M Ross Perkins.
Dayton Potato Festival
12-8 p.m. — Oak & Ivy Park — Free entry — Celebrate potatoes with delightful dishes, crafts, and live entertainment at this community festival.
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