Good morning, Dayton.

COhatch and Kettering City Schools have partnered with local groups to restore the historic Barnes Building.

The renovated site — with a public gym, administrative offices and community spaces — will host an open house Thursday from 3 to 5 p.m. and complete renovations by 2027.

Four Liberty Township firefighters will travel to France this week to climb the historic Arras Belfry 343 times in honor of the firefighters who lost their lives on 9/11 — they plan to return on Sunday and share their experience at an upcoming township meeting.

Chrysler recalled 239,131 Ram 1500 trucks for a rearview camera software issue identified on Sept.

8. Owners in Dayton are advised to call their dealerships for details.

The Book Nook on WYSO FM featured a look back at Hugh Gallagher’s novel Teeth and his early influencer days.

Greene County Public Library and partner libraries present the program (host Vick Mickunas) which airs Saturdays at 7 a.m. and Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

Downtown Dayton Partnership is seeking a 40-50 ft evergreen to serve as the main tree for the 2026 Holiday Festival at Courthouse Square.

Local residents can nominate their trees (ideal types: Colorado green or blue spruce), with the winner to be selected at the end of October.

Dayton announced Graffiti Delete today, an online tool that lets residents send a photo and location to report illegal graffiti; city teams will use the reports to clean up property and brighten neighborhoods—Mayor Turner-Sloss called the initiative a community effort.

Hamilton celebrated its West Side Little League team on Labor Day with a parade at Marcum Park after the squad finished fourth in the Little League World Series in Williamsport (marking their record sixth appearance) and city leaders presented each player a personalized proclamation.