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Brooklyn Dotson, who received a life-saving liver almost 23 years ago, is now engaged to Noah Waters following a long family bond from his brother’s donation.

They plan to marry in September and raise awareness for organ donation in the community.

Greene County residents and others collected free groceries at Wright State University’s Nutter Center on Thursday, Aug.

27 during a mass distribution hosted by The Foodbank Inc, sponsored by CareSource, which provided fresh produce, chicken, and more to meet local food needs.

Raising Cane's celebrates its 30th anniversary with a monthlong event selling limited-edition plush puppies to benefit local animals in need.

The promotion partners with the Humane Society of Greater Dayton.

Ronald McDonald House Dayton invites families to a Breakfast Briefing next week to tour its new house and learn about its mission.

The event takes place on the last Friday of each month.

The Dayton Daily News revisits events from Aug.

23-29, 1976 — a look back at local milestones — including a young singer's chance with Welk at the arena, Edwards Fruit Stand's family business, a new Pappagallo shoe store opening at Lamplighter Square, and a downtown Elder-Beerman store debut.

America's Packard Museum will host Subarashi Cars and Coffee on Sunday, Aug.

30 from 9 AM to 12 PM (arrivals begin at 8:30 AM). Car owners can display their JDM vehicles and enjoy Twin Creek Coffee Co and baked goods at this free event with separate museum admission.

The 12th Annual Egyptian Festival offers free admission & free parking with Egyptian food, crafts, carnival games and a church tour to explore the Coptic Orthodox Church.

The event promises a full day of family fun for Dayton residents.

Taya Kidd, a teacher at French Run Elementary School and Central State University graduate, was named Ohio Teacher of the Year on Thursday during a surprise assembly at her school.

She will serve as an ambassador for teaching and represent the state in the 2027 National Teacher of the Year program (marking 18 years in early education).

On Sept. 2, the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce will host Workforce 360 at Sinclair Community College Conference Center to emphasize human interaction amid AI advances, with Pravi Corp CEO Eric Sinoway set to keynote and launch an online course in communication skills + empower local business training.

Sinclair Community College reported a three percent increase in fall enrollment to over 20,000 and welcomed more than 600 new students aged 25 or older.

The college introduced four new academic programs and partnered with local organizations to boost career training.

Montgomery County officials and firefighters rescued chickens and rabbits from a flooded enclosure in Jefferson Township on Friday, Aug.

27— their quick action helped protect the animals.