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The City of Dayton is renovating Kettering Field to add new sports areas — a football field, irrigated soccer fields, pickle ball courts and a softball field with artificial turf — and to honor Dayton’s first airfield.

Construction will finish next August.

PSA Airlines announced it will begin layoffs on Oct.

29—staff who did not relocate to Charlotte will be permanently let go. The airline expects about 157 Dayton-based employees to be impacted with additional phases planned through April 29.

Joby Aviation completed its first autonomous flight demonstration yesterday—using its Superpilot technology on a Cessna Caravan 208 to log over 7,000 miles during an Air Force exercise managed from Guam.

The company, which is building a manufacturing facility near Dayton International Airport, said the test proved the system's precision in real-world scenarios.

PSA Airlines will lay off 157 employees at 3400 Terminal Drive starting October 29 for those not moving with the company as it shifts its headquarters to Charlotte—where most departures and trainings are based.

Additional layoffs are expected on Dec. 29 this year, and on Jan. 29, Feb. 10, Feb. 18, April 29, and Nov. 29 in 2026 with another round on April 29 in 2027.

Tony Jackson Jr., 32, pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated murder after breaking into his ex-girlfriend’s Dayton home on Feb.

10 and shooting her as her daughters fled—he faces 23 years to life when sentenced on Sept. 16.

Maintenance crews removed a melted slide from Princeton Park’s playground after a fire made it unsafe — police are investigating whether vandalism caused the damage while the city gathers replacement quotes of about $15,000.

Ohio schools have slowly registered with the Ohio School Safety Center to let security teams carry guns, though most schools do not arm staff—local districts such as Fairborn and Mad River use regular training and live drills to prepare for emergencies.

Dayton leaders said Norfolk Southern has agreed to clean up an abandoned 6.5-mile rail line that the city has worked to buy for years to create the 'Flight Line' recreational trail—this move may help avoid over $2.5 million in bridge repairs.

Negotiations now include a third-party appraisal to determine the rail line's market value to move the sale forward.

Dayton veterans are urged to connect during suicide prevention awareness month after a Wounded Warrior Project survey found that over one in four had suicidal thoughts in the past year.

Jacob Norotsky and Lyndsay Tkach of the project stressed that asking for help can be lifesaving.

The Dayton Dragons overcame an early deficit to clinch their 15th straight win in a game that boosted their season—showing a strong comeback effort from the start.

Front Street Art Hop

5-9 p.m. — Front Street — Free entry — Experience art, music, and food while exploring studios and meeting local artists.

Oakwood Farmers Market Featuring Gem City Bakehouse

9 AM – 12 PM — Oakwood Farmers' Market — Free entry — Enjoy fresh local baked goods and support local vendors in a vibrant community setting.

Turkish Food Festival

3 PM — Ashton Brooke of Beavercreek — Free entry — Experience authentic Turkish cuisine and celebrate community culture with a variety of delicious dishes.

Dayton Knights of Columbus Swing for Charity Golf Tournament

Noon - 9:00 p.m. — Yankee Trace Golf Course — $125.00 — Swing for a great cause supporting wounded veterans and local charities.

Bridges to Success 5K

6:30-10:30 p.m. — Rip Rap Roadhouse — Registration fees apply — The 25th Annual event focuses on providing support and guidance for disadvantaged youth in the community.

Subterranean with Bomb Shelter

8 PM – 2 AM — Yellow Cab Tavern — Entry cost not specified — Experience an underground musical journey in Dayton's vibrant nightlife.

Annual Smoke, Sizzle & Sounds Festival

12-7 p.m. — Madison Park — Free entry — Enjoy a day of BBQ contests and live music at Trotwood's annual festival celebration.

Dayton Concours d’Elegance Preview Party

6:30-10 p.m. — Carillon Historical Park — $90 for members/$100 for others — Enjoy an evening of good food, drinks, music, and a preview of exquisite vehicles.

Sunset at the Market

5-8 p.m. — 2nd Street Market — Free entry — Enjoy dinner, shopping, and entertainment at this vibrant monthly market event.

Nate Jackson Super Funny World Tour

7:30-9 p.m. — Victoria Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the laughs of comedian Nate Jackson on his massive 2025 tour.