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Montgomery County approved a $250K grant for the Boys & Girls Club facility on West Stewart Street, which will be completed next summer.

The new building will offer education and job skill programs for local youth.

An EF-1 tornado touched down in Preble County Saturday near Eaton from 7:58 p.m. to 8:02 p.m., causing roofs to be damaged, a barn to be destroyed & trees to snap along Surface Road as one resident's home was lost.

Buc-ee’s sued Beaver’s Mini Mart in Beavercreek over its cartoon beaver logo and local businesses worry they may be next to face legal action.

Community members organized a Cash Mob on Friday to support the small store while local officials voiced their backing.

Esther Price celebrated 100 years in business on National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day Tuesday, Aug.

4 in Dayton — VP Todd Summers recounted the company’s century of candy making.

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office said Celina Bonner, a 16-year-old from Harrison Twp. reported missing in June, was found safe on Tuesday, Aug.

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Ohio school districts must now create plans to reduce student absences as a new state policy requires them to identify (at risk) students and contact parents after a week and a half of missed school; the goal is to cut chronic absenteeism from 25% to half over the next three school years.

Dayton Metro Library installed 292 solar panels on its West Branch roof on Abbey Avenue; the panels are in the final phase before generating power and will lower energy use by 90% while federal rebates cover 40% of the over $300,000 cost.

On Saturday, Aug. 1, the National Weather Service reported two EF0 tornadoes hit Montgomery and Warren counties, causing tree and field damage near Franklin and Drexel — a third tornado was confirmed in Preble County with survey results still pending.

Ohio will offer a three-day sales tax holiday from August 7 to 9 that exempts clothing, school supplies, and instructional materials; qualifying clothing is exempt up to $75 per item and supplies up to $20 per item.

Dayton Children’s opened a new Kids Express clinic in Vandalia at 792 Northwoods Blvd; it offers urgent pediatric care for minor illnesses to children from six weeks to 18 years old and accepts walk-ins daily from 9 a.m. + 8 p.m.

Two people died from cyclosporiasis in Michigan before an iceberg lettuce recall was issued.

CDC investigators are being sent to Ohio where more than 4,000 cases have been reported statewide including 34 in Montgomery County to help track the outbreak.

Ohio State recruit Jamier Brown ran a route during Wayne High School football practice on Tuesday, Aug.

4 at Heidkamp Stadium in Huber Heights, and he joined his team ahead of a busy football season.

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!