Tuesday, October 1st, 2024

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Good morning, Dayton. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 1st of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Humane Society of Greater Dayton is providing temporary care for animals affected by Hurricane Helene and urgently seeking foster homes to accommodate the influx. Dayton 24/7 Now
- ➤ Elmer Calvin Smith, a Pearl Harbor survivor and decorated World War II veteran, passed away at age 101. Dayton Daily News
- ➤ Dayton Metro Library seeks voter approval for a November levy to maintain services and staff, facing cuts without it. Dayton 24/7 Now
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 56-year-old man's body was found and recovered from the Great Miami River in Dayton, with no obvious signs of trauma; the incident is under investigation. Dayton Daily News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Dayton Police Department reports a rise in Facebook Marketplace related robberies, urging the use of designated safe exchange zones to prevent violence. Dayton 24/7 Now
- ➤ Kettering Health warns job seekers of scam offers and advises verification through official channels. WDTN
- ➤ 54-year-old Jody Deane was identified as the victim of a shooting near Thurgood Marshall High School, with police investigating the incident involving multiple vehicles. WHIO-TV
- ➤ An Ohio man has been indicted for attacking a band on stage last month. WHIO-TV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Dublin-based Maronda Homes plans to build 258 single-family homes in Dayton, Ohio, with the development named Villages at Pheasant Crossing featuring three types of homes and considerable open space. Dayton 24/7 Now
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Miami Valley region and the eastern United States are recovering from extensive damage and power outages caused by Hurricane Helene, with efforts underway to restore electricity to the affected AES Ohio customers. Dayton 24/7 Now
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University of Dayton Women's Soccer Home Match Against Rhode Island
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