Good morning, Dayton.

Dayton residents will celebrate Labor Day weekend with free (no-cost) events as Austin Landing hosts a Pink Out Party on Friday, Levitt Pavilion features a reggae fest on Saturday, and Carillon Historical Park offers an antique fire apparatus show, with markets and a weekend festival scheduled.

Dayton 24/7 Now’s Eli Burgett interviewed Scott Koorndyk, President of Dayton’s Entrepreneurs’ Center, about how mentors and advisors help shape startup success — the interview highlighted how community support guides new business development in Dayton.

Sierra Nevada Corp., led by Mark Williams, has announced a $100 million investment in new maintenance hangars at Dayton International Airport that is creating high-paying jobs and boosting local aerospace talent by launching an aviation technician academy with Sinclair Community College. This move aims to further develop Dayton’s defense industry.

Dayton will host five festivals this September including Italian Fall Festa (Sept.9-11) in Kettering, Greek Festival (Sept.12-13) and Oktoberfest at the Art Institute (Sept.25-27) in Dayton, Hispanic Heritage Festival (Sept.19) downtown, and Germantown Pretzel Festival (Sept.26-27) in Germantown; many events offer *free* admission and fun activities for families.

A Dayton manufacturer will add 50 jobs to handle rising U.S. military orders.

The company is set to expand its workforce soon to boost local production.

Severe flooding in West Carrollton forced emergency water rescues, school closures, and road blockages today.

City officials urged drivers to avoid flooded roadways (a safety reminder as rising waters posed risks).

High water surrounded Carter Lumber at Grange Hall Road in Beavercreek on Thursday, Aug.

20, as videos and photos captured the scene.

Greater Dayton RTA announced changes set to take effect on Sept.

6 when routes 6, 12, and 17 are adjusted to better serve local riders.

The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force is seeking a contractor to safely transport 992 artworks (some with mold damage) from Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling to Wright-Patterson in climate-controlled vehicles.

Quotes are due today while packaging must finish by Sept. 30 and the job complete within 30 days after award.

Air Force Materiel Command at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is asking industry partners to submit innovative engine production plans by Aug.

28 to secure a long-term method for fighter engine manufacturing for USAF and foreign military sales. The inquiry will help improve production scalability and strengthen defense supply chain resiliency.

Local health officials report that the FDA confirmed on Aug.

13 that recalled iceberg lettuce linked to a Cyclospora outbreak is off the market—Ohio has logged 5,452 cases statewide, including 47 in Montgomery County. Residents are urged to wash produce thoroughly to prevent infection.

Alter beat Fairmont (14-7) in the Battle of Kettering on Thursday, Aug.

20 at Roush Stadium in Kettering.