Good morning, Dayton.

Montgomery County Office of Reentry hosted a reverse career fair on Wednesday — connecting 25 formerly incarcerated participants with local employers in education, government, and construction.

The event is part of a four-week readiness program that helps individuals rebuild their lives.

A live recording by The Bulwark will take place at Dayton Masonic Center on Friday, Sept.

25 to benefit Springfield’s Haitian community. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the show will start at 8 p.m., with tickets ranging from $45.55 to $56.50 and all profits donated to the community.

Today, the Federal Reserve raised its funds rate by 0.25 points (3.75% to 4%) to fight inflation, which means higher costs for loans and credit and tougher household budgeting for Dayton residents.

Gas prices in Dayton hit $4.34 a gallon on Wednesday and diesel reached a record high of $6.36 amid high crude oil costs and an Illinois refinery outage (reported by AAA).

Drivers may face more expensive fueling and store prices as the trend persists.

University of Dayton will require first-year students to take two artificial intelligence courses this fall—AI Fundamentals and Human Dignity in the Era of AI—to help them build essential skills for future careers.

Xenia’s post office will be renamed after longtime WHIO broadcaster Gil Whitney + Congressman Mike Turner said the House passed a bill to honor Whitney’s heroism during the 1974 tornado.

Dayton leaders approved a new Community Authority program that lets businesses add up to a 5% fee on bills at downtown sites, including the Convention Center and a future Marriott hotel, to fund development projects (with $1M set aside for neighborhood improvements); fees will start after a 30-day wait.

Jane Clauss, a trend expert from the International Housewares Association, shared fall trends to help Dayton residents organize home life as busy weeknights and weekends arrive.

Her tips offer practical ideas for keeping homes neat throughout the season.

Crews are constructing a new Sheetz gas station at the intersection of Manchester and Dixie Drive as part of West Carrollton’s decade-long River District revitalization.

City leaders said the project, supported by county and state grants, may open in February and boost further development in the area.

Former Dayton Dragons catcher Alfredo Duno was named the Midwest League’s top MLB prospect this season after hitting .260 with 16 home runs and 47 RBIs in 65 games.

He is the third Dragons player to earn the honor in five years.