Good morning, Dayton.

Community members recently completed the fifth annual 7 Circle of Kindness School Supply Drive at Walmart locations in Sugarcreek and Butler Township.

Donations of notebooks, pencils, and backpacks will support local students and teachers through Crayons to Classrooms.

A Dayton family donated $1M to Montgomery County CARE House on Wednesday (at 410 Valley St), marking the center's largest gift ever; the donation will support a $5.3M expansion that adds therapy spaces, a soundproof forensic interview room, and outdoor healing areas.

Washington-Centerville Public Library installed a new adult-size, height-adjustable changing table to improve accessibility for visitors, funded by the Montgomery County Board of Developmental Disabilities Services — a step toward an inclusive library environment.

The table will debut during the library's grand re-opening celebration on Aug. 30 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The Dayton Branch NAACP received national honors at the 117th NAACP National Convention in Chicago under President Derrick Foward, earning first-place awards for programming and publications.

This marks its 13th year of top recognition for civil rights work.

St. Brigid Parish Festival kicks off today and runs for three days with festival food, kid and adult games, live music, a large flea market and a grand raffle at the parish grounds — including a designated beer area for adults.

The Dayton Metro Library’s Friends group is hosting a used book sale today with FOL Members shopping from 9:30 a.m. and the public from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., offering books, movies, music + audiobooks while proceeds fund library programs.

Joby Aviation reported a stronger quarter as its Blade business generated $36.2 million, lifting its full-year revenue outlook to about $115–$125 million.

The company’s electric aircraft—built partly in Dayton—is in final FAA certification with five units flying.

Sweet Sensations, a gourmet chocolate & candy store, is closing its Dayton Mall location after 15 years due to lower profits and a drop in foot traffic.

Owners Tim & Pam Sizemore said online shopping growth and fewer mall visitors made the business unsustainable.

Boonshoft Museum of Discovery will host a laser listening show for Phoebe Bridgers’ album Lost Weekend from Monday, Aug.

10 through Friday, Aug. 14 at 6 p.m. in the Caryl D. Philips Space Theater; tickets cost $25 + $20 for Dayton Society of Natural History members and phones will be secured in Yondr pouches.

Starting Monday, Aug.

11, Trotwood will host an electronic waste recycling event where residents can drop off old electronics (computers, ink or toner cartridges, appliances, and batteries) for safe recycling.

Drivers near Springboro Pike in Moraine encountered lane closures and temporary water outages during valve repairs conducted by Montgomery County Environmental Services on Thursday at 10 p.m.—residents and businesses had been notified beforehand.

At a community meeting on Wednesday, Aug.

5 at the Kettering Recreation Complex, residents voiced concern about closing the last indoor ice facility. The city will present its draft master plan to council in September — community members urge reconsideration.

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!