Good morning, Dayton.

A debris pile in West Dayton was removed on Monday, Sept.

7 after years of neighborhood frustration, and residents now enjoy a cleared view (one said it is wonderful to see what lies across the street). This cleanup marks a modest step toward improved local scenery.

Local businesses including Young’s Jersey Dairy and Jubie’s Creamery saw Labor Day weekend's rush as vital summer revenue, boosting staff employment before cooler fall weather slowed customer traffic.

Owners emphasized supporting these shops now to help them transition into the fall season.

Thaler Defense Systems completed its $3.2 million expansion of the Springboro facility in August and is set to boost staffing by 50% through higher pay, in-house training & a $20 million equipment investment over the next three years, CFO Phuc Truong said.

Inspection crews will conduct a smoke test of the wastewater system in New Lebanon over the next few days to find breaks and defects.

The non-toxic white smoke will help guide repairs (property owners should pour water into unused drains) to keep smoke from entering homes.

Ohio boating safety officer Adam Schroyer advises boaters heading out for Labor Day weekend to file a float plan, wear life jackets, and assign a sober spotter & avoid excessive speed at night to prevent collisions and fatalities.

HealthSource of Ohio and Integrated Services for Behavioral Health signed a non-binding term sheet on Sept.

2 to explore a merger that could form a $220-million organization employing about 1,500 people in Southern and Central Ohio - a move aimed to expand local healthcare access.