Good morning, Dayton.

River Valley Credit Union is hosting its first Socktober drive this month to collect new socks for local children.

Donations dropped off at any of its six branches will benefit Shoes for the Shoeless, which provides essential footwear to Miami Valley youth amid cooling autumn weather.

Wayne and Clover Coffee Shop spotlighted its daily offerings on Thursday, Oct.

1 during an interview with local host Eli Burgett. Owners Kali & Logan detailed new menu items that gave Dayton locals a fresh boost to start their day.

Beavercreek father Bill McCormick launched Dishcount (an AI website that finds grocery deals and dinner ideas) to help families cut rising food costs; the free tool lets users enter their ZIP code and choose meals without an account and has lowered his grocery bill by about $20 a week.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed a gas tax holiday today that will lower gas prices by about 38 cents per gallon on regular gas and 47 cents on diesel for three months - suppliers have a three-day grace period to adjust prices.

GE Aerospace announced nearly $1 million in funding to boost local workforce development, with $500K supporting training and technician programs at Sinclair College and Hobart and $400K aiding manufacturing efforts through United Way + the grants aim to reach about 200 workers and students. This funding supports the region’s push to grow its technical talent.

Sinclair Community College was awarded a federal grant of over $3 million to expand child care help for low-income student-parents from Oct. through Sept.

2030. The grant will aid about 200 parents each year (supporting 114 children) and add a Student Success Coach at its downtown campus and partner centers.

AES Ohio advised residents to prepare for colder weather ahead, recommending a check of heating systems+LED bulbs and trimming trees near power lines as Energy Awareness Month began yesterday.

Homeowners were urged to secure a storm kit and plan for power outages this winter.

RTA will offer free rides on fixed-route buses and ADA paratransit service RTA Connect on Columbus Day (Monday, Oct.

12) to help commuters plan their travel.

The Montgomery County Regional Dispatch Center now uses the free Smart911 service to help dispatchers access a caller's safety profile with key emergency details.

Residents can add medical needs, emergency contacts and more in their profiles (information shown only when a verified phone is used) as the sheriff’s office shared.

Dayton native Kendra Wilson, a cancer survivor, will sing the national anthem at the Bengals game on Oct.

4 at Paycor Stadium at 1 p.m. She hopes her experience will encourage others to get regular well-woman exams for early detection.