Good morning, Dayton.

A guide details local 25th anniversary 9/11 events starting with a stair climb in Miamisburg on Sept.

10, followed by memorial ceremonies in Beavercreek, Bellbrook, Fairborn, Blue Ash, Dayton and Middletown on Sept. 11 to 12. The events honor lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001.

On Friday, local firefighters responded after an E-scooter that had been rescued and charged in an apartment hallway sparked heavy battery damage outside one building; officials warned that charging devices indoors could lead to dangerous fires.

Greene County Women’s Hall of Fame announced its 2026 inductees, naming Carolyn Bailey, Sharon Fulcher, Pam Gayheart, Donna Pitstick Haller, and Valerie Blackwell-Truitt.

The luncheon will be held Saturday, Sept. 26 at 11:30 a.m. at the Walnut Grove Country Club (RSVP by Sept. 21).

Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway hosted its first Hollywood Brewfest on Saturday—featuring over 50 beer selections, live music, food trucks and stein holding contests that qualified winners for the 2026 Ohio Steinholding State Championship Finals.

After an 18-month closure, Washington-Centerville Library reopened on Sunday afternoon with updated spaces including meeting rooms and a creativity commons (with 20 pieces of equipment) that boost community engagement.

Sinclair Community College reported its highest fall enrollment since 2013 with over 20,400 students, including gains among continuing students, College Credit Plus participants, and adult learners.

The college will launch four new certificate programs to meet local workforce needs this fall.

At the Marriot at the University of Dayton on Aug.

28, NAACP leaders urged local voters to prepare for the Nov. 3 election by voting early+ dropping ballots in person rather than mailing them.

Federal Judge Walter H.

Rice retired on Friday, Aug. 28, from the bench after 46 years at his Dayton offices. The judge (89) said he will focus on community causes such as ex-offender re-entry and youth mentorship programs.

Drivers are seeing more orange barrels on I-75 as ODOT begins a three-year project (work started last month) to add a fourth lane in both directions between Springboro and Miami Township; heavier traffic impacts are expected by spring.

Versiti Blood Center will move to a new donor center at 711 E.

Monument Ave next year at Tech Town (a hub for innovation) where it will house 20 donor stations and deploy mobile units across Dayton. CEO Chris Miskel said the relocation will preserve 225 jobs.

Dayton junior Javawn Brooks earned Pioneer Football League Defensive Player of the Week after two interceptions set up touchdowns in a 43-17 win against Fairmont State at Welcome Stadium on Saturday.

The Flyers, now 1-0, will host Thomas More on Sept. 12.