Good morning, Dayton.

Second Harvest Food Bank hosted a Cooking on a Budget session at United Senior Services in Springfield on July 22, where seniors learned to make meals with their commodity box items (tasting new recipes like mac and cheese).

The program will resume in winter after a break in fall funding.

A Dayton trucking firm will expand its operations in Huber Heights — Dairy Queen is considering a new location in Xenia, with officials set to confirm details soon.

International Motors said more than 1,300 employees at its Springfield facilities will lose their jobs when its sale to defense vehicle maker Roshel finalizes on Oct.

2. Affected workers will receive severance and may claim unemployment benefits.

Art in the City returns to downtown with a kickoff festival set from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug.

1 (featuring live performances, art demonstrations, and interactive activities at Levitt Pavilion and RiverScape MetroPark). It continues through August with exhibits and popup events by local artists.

The Dayton Daily News revisits 50-year-old stories from a historic 1976 bicentennial, covering Edwin Moses’ Olympic gold, a chaotic Soap Box Derby at Burkhardt Hill, and rock shows at Eastwood Park featuring Rick Derringer and Aerosmith.

These events illustrate Dayton's rich cultural past.

Moody’s upgraded Wright State University’s global credit rating outlook from stable to positive, showing better finances after a 2017 crisis.

University leaders said the new rating will guide plans to support students and boost the region's growth.

Ohio’s H2Ohio initiative will give $87,000 to a dozen canoe liveries in Montgomery, Greene, Hamilton, and Warren counties to fund river cleanups, with owners buying supplies and hosting special waste events.

The program aims to help families enjoy clean waterways around the state.

ODOT crews are working to resurface a bridge on I-75 near Edwin C Moses Blvd, affecting travel this week.

Motorists might experience delays if they pass through the work zone.

City leaders are exploring a financing tool that would let businesses add a voluntary charge on visitor spending in the downtown corridor to help fund infrastructure and local development projects.

The proposal will be considered in a future city commission meeting to boost tourism.

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.

Great Lakes Loons vs. Dayton Dragons

7:05-8:05 p.m. — Day Air Ballpark — Tickets available — Experience thrilling Minor League baseball with the Dayton Dragons.

Turning Jane Live in Concert

7-10:30 p.m. — The Brightside Music & Event Venue — Tickets available — Experience the electrifying sounds of 'Hot Girl Rock' from the LA-based rock band Turning Jane.

St. Leonard BoomerFest 2026

Noon-10 p.m. — St. Leonard CHI Living Communities — Free entry — Celebrate a decade of BoomerFest with live music, food trucks, and a fun kids' area.

Great Lakes Loons vs. Dayton Dragons Baseball Game

1:05 – 2:05 PM — Day Air Ballpark — Ticket prices vary — Catch the Dayton Dragons in action at one of the hottest sporting events in town!