Good morning, Dayton.

SAFY Ohio has a booth at the Greene County Fair to recruit new foster parents for over 800 kids waiting for homes in Montgomery, Clark and Greene counties.

Interested families must complete 24 hours of training and pass a background check (requirements set by the organization).

Around 3 p.m. today, strong thunderstorms damaged power equipment at three substations and two transmission lines, leaving more than 33,000 customers in Montgomery, Greene, Butler, Preble, and Warren counties without power.

Repair crews are working to restore service.

Texas-based Buc-ee's sued Beaver's Mini Mart in Beavercreek on July 28 for trademark infringement over its beaver logo, claiming the smaller store's sign could confuse customers with its registered mascot.

Military children took part in a mock deployment exercise today at Wright-Patterson AFB during the fourth annual KUDOS event.

They visited hands-on stations and earned certification to deploy, supporting military family readiness.

Schools in the region will start classes on dates ranging from late July through early September; many follow staggered schedules so families should check their calendars for grade-specific start days.

Sinclair Community College's aircraft mechanic technician program saw enrollment jump by 280% over four years and is set to grow 15% — 25% each year.

The program, now housed at the Dayton International Airport hangar, offers starting salaries between $55,000 and $70,000.

Montgomery County Fatherhood Initiative provided nearly 200 backpacks filled with school supplies Friday ahead of school and hosted a resource fair that offered community service connections & free lunch to families.

The program aims to ease challenges as students return to class.

Montgomery County Administration Building shines green this month for Child Support Awareness Month while the child enforcement agency offers eligible parents a chance to cut a license suspension by paying one month overdue instead of three months; in 2025, the agency handled over 47,000 cases impacting 58,000 children (agency data).

Montgomery County ADAMHS launched its Stigma Is Out of Style campaign to encourage Dayton residents to rethink substance use recovery.

The initiative features local voices like Ashley Smithson as a reminder that recovery is possible (and aims to reduce stigma across community services).

Five Kettering Health hospitals were named in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals rankings for 2026-2027, earning high ratings in cardiovascular, cancer, and orthopedic care — as Kettering Health Dayton also celebrated 100 years of community service.

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!