Good morning, Dayton.

Don and Jan Schneider built the Schneider House of Hope in Xenia to offer warm meals and shelter to families facing homelessness.

They renovated the building over many years—relying on community help to keep the shelter running—and now invite interested locals to volunteer.

A cashier was shot during an alleged robbery—occurring Sunday morning—at Ohio Save-A-Lot.

Dayton police received a call at 1:40 a.m. Monday on Gerlaugh Avenue and found a person dead inside a car—officials are investigating and have not confirmed a link to a reported shooting.

Students with the Victory Project are set to begin emergency response training on August 11 and will receive survival kits with essential life-saving equipment after the session.

Many at-risk teens volunteered to learn these skills—hoping the training will help them handle real emergencies in their schools and neighborhoods.

Today, the Office of the Ohio Consumers Counsel said it is asking for more public hearings on CenterPoint Energy’s proposed gas rate hike at 6 p.m. at Dayton City Hall to let local consumers speak, while separate hearings for AES Ohio’s rate increase will be held in August at the Dayton Municipal Building—ensuring more opportunities for public input.

Ohio Task Force 1 returned Monday after helping with search and recovery in Texas following historic flooding earlier this month.

The team of seven members and six dogs had been mobilized on July 11 and July 18 and arrived shortly after noon at their warehouse — marking the end of their flood response mission.

Wounded Warrior Project data shows that over 60% of post‑9/11 veterans face mental health challenges such as PTSD, anxiety, or depression — a serious concern for the community.

On Monday morning, Atlanta Falcons Defensive End Morgan Fox and Army Veteran Joe Fox discussed mental wellness and the importance of vulnerability and connection over Zoom.

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.

Smoke on the Water BBQ and Music Gathering

1:30-6:30 p.m. — German Club Edelweiss — Suggested donation of $40 — Enjoy BBQ, live music, and scenic river views at this family-friendly celebration.