Good morning, Dayton.

Dayton city commissioners approved a $3.4M project on Sept.

30 to modernize eight splash pads at sites including McIntosh Park (882 W. Riverview Ave.) and several others using American Rescue Plan funds; the work will finish mid-2027.

The Kroger Marketplace in Englewood celebrated its grand reopening after a $1.5 million renovation and welcomed city officials at 885 Union Boulevard.

The store offers updated decor and extra checkout options — it also has special promotions like 20 cents off per gallon of gas through Tuesday, Oct. 13.

Police responded to reports of physical fights at a high school football game on Friday evening, and the contest ended early.

On Wednesday, nearly 1,400 workers were laid off from the former Navistar truck plant near Dayton — Roshel is set to protect the current workforce and more than double jobs over the coming years.

Dayton fire officials remind residents that Ohio's seasonal burn ban is active from Oct.

1 through Dec. 1, limiting outdoor burning between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. to help lower fire risks and protect air quality.

Large crowds attended a campaign rally at Vandalia-Butler High School on Saturday, Oct.

3, causing local traffic delays as key roads were closed; the city urged residents to use detours and plan extra travel time (detour routes included Bennert Drive and Kenbrook Drive).

Forty-four affordable homes are available at DeSoto Bass Courts after an Oct.

2 open house as part of the first phase of a $16 million project to modernize the historic public housing development; officials said plans include adding up to 270 replacement units in the future.

Friday night, Ed Domsitz earned his 400th career win as Archbishop Alter defeated Carroll High School.

He is now one of only three Ohio high school coaches to reach the milestone during his 51st season.

The University of Dayton football team lost to Drake 30-22 on Saturday in Des Moines, falling to a 3-1 overall record.

The Flyers will host Morehead State on Oct. 10 at Welcome Stadium.