Good morning, Dayton.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami Valley will host Bright Nights at Benham’s Grove today, featuring gourmet food, wine flights and local Tantalizing Tigers to raise funds for mentorship programs supporting children.

Feed the Creek moved its Beavercreek headquarters to 1554 Marsetta Dr., off Dayton-Xenia Road, to streamline food collection and volunteer operations for local children as the nonprofit upgrades from a split storefront layout ahead of the school year (Executive Director Sharon Fulcher confirmed).

4 Paws for Ability in Xenia is asking volunteer fosters to help raise service dog puppies during their early training for children with disabilities and veterans.

The nonprofit covers costs and supplies and offers flexible, one-year options (no training experience is needed).

Beavercreek Chamber of Commerce is moving to a new venue at 2680 Indian Ripple Road; the former Russ Research Center will house leased offices, a multimedia studio, and a 6,000 sqft event center (up to 250 people).

Fifty5 Rivers Cafe will open following the chamber's launch later this fall.

Greater West Dayton Incubator has launched a new permanent office at 1169 West Third Street.

The second-floor space in Wright Dunbar’s Cornerstone project nearly triples its work area to 4,000 sqft + unifies University of Dayton programs with $1.8 million in state capital funds.

Local Harrison Township firefighters & Montgomery County sheriffs gave hugs and fist bumps to students on the first day back to school yesterday, showing support and building community spirit at the schools.

Smart shopping expert Trae Bodge advises Dayton families to save on back-to-school costs by checking existing supplies and shopping secondhand before the school year begins.

She encourages using student discounts for electronics and setting a budget for both supplies and extracurricular expenses.

Local school districts are starting the 2026–27 school year today—Beavercreek, Bellbrook-Sugarcreek, Kettering and Springboro are welcoming back students across various grades, with some groups returning tomorrow or next week.

After Tuesday's severe storms, cleanup is still underway in Miami Valley as flash flooding, debris, and power outages affect Urbana and eastern Clark County.

Over 1,000 customers remain without power while responders advise caution (keeping away from downed trees and power lines) and continue damage assessments.

Gov. Mike DeWine activated the Ohio National Guard and declared a state of emergency in Perry and Muskingum counties (after days of heavy rain) as flooding and record rainfall affected Dayton and nearby areas.

One fatality occurred in Roseville, and power outages and storm damage were reported statewide.

A local dog was reunited with his owner after being missing for 7 years yesterday + the owner said the reunion meant the pet deserved to be back with his mama.

Hamilton West Side beat Kentucky 6 to 0 on Aug.

12 to advance to the Little League World Series for the first time since 2021. They posted a 4 to 0 record in Great Lakes Region tournament and will face the Mountain Region champion at 2 p.m. on Aug. 20.