Good morning, Dayton.

Dayton local Franco Gallo, known for his restaurant Franco the Foodie (120 Jefferson Street), died after heart transplant complications in mid-September while on dialysis at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati.

His family now grieves and is unsure about the restaurant's future.

Fairborn Fish Food Pantry near Wright-Patterson AFB is preparing to assist more military families as the government shutdown continues.

The pantry will host a donation drive for military members and veterans from noon to 4 p.m. on Nov. 15 — offering food, gift cards and cleaning supplies to help them through difficult times.

Wright State University reported a 4.7% rise in undergraduate enrollment to 7,963 students this fall—marking its third consecutive year of growth—and a total enrollment of 11,924 at its Dayton and Lake campuses.

The university welcomed 2,700 new undergraduates and a 5.5% increase in transfers, with affordable tuition and local partnerships credited for the boost.

At Liberty Junior School, Principal Linda Burwinkle—who did not let 90-degree weather stop her—searched security footage and dove into a full dumpster to retrieve an eighth grader's phone that was accidentally thrown away during lunch on September 19.

The student expressed gratitude after the principal's swift action brought back her vital phone.

Alisha Fowler is a parking director and community ambassador who takes her job very seriously—an article published yesterday detailed her strong dedication to managing parking and serving local residents.

Pasta dishes sold at grocery stores in Ohio and three other states were recalled by the FDA on Friday due to possible listeria monocytogenes contamination — customers are urged to return or discard any items with the affected labels.

University of Dayton researchers received a nearly $500,000 NIH grant to develop new fluorescent imaging tools that may detect and treat non-small cell lung cancer — the project will also train undergraduate students and test compounds on cancer cells.

Dayton football beat Morehead State 35 to 28 when Mason Hackett scored the winning touchdown with 1:46 left after a 28 to 0 halftime lead.

The Flyers improved to 4 to 1 overall and 2 to 0 in the Pioneer Football League — they will face Valparaiso on October 11 at 2:00 p.m.

Dayton Career Fair

9:30 AM-12:30 PM — Marriott at the University of Dayton — Free entry — Connect with recruiters from local and Fortune 500 companies to explore exciting career opportunities.

Culture Kitchen: Mediterranean Evening

5-8 p.m. — 2nd Street Market — Delightful bites from Turkey and beyond — Experience a night of Mediterranean cuisine with local vendors.

Giselle

Oct 10-12 — Victoria Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a romantic and supernatural ballet about love, betrayal, and forgiveness.

Postcard Collecting Event

10 AM – 4 PM — Calumet Center — Free entry — Explore a treasure trove of collectible postcards with expert collectors David and Joan.

Oakwood Family Fall Festival

2-5 p.m. — Shafor Park — Free entry — Enjoy family-friendly games, hayrides, and a costume parade at this annual fall celebration.

Dayton Ohio Eurogamers Meetup

6:30-11:55 p.m. — Bell, Book & Comic — Free entry — Connect with local gamers and enjoy board games together, welcoming both beginners and experts.

Concert For A Cure

7-10:30 p.m. — The Brightside — Ticketed event — Experience a night of music and solidarity supporting women battling breast cancer.

Sunset at the Market

5-8 p.m. — 2nd Street Market — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of shopping, dining, and entertainment under the sunset at this vibrant local market.

Dayton Scream Park

8 a.m.-11:59 p.m. — Dayton Scream Park — Check the website for ticket prices — Celebrate the 23rd anniversary of this award-winning haunted attraction with new scenes, props, and monsters.

Fall Family Adventure

Seasonal activities — Time not specified — Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark — Free entry — Celebrate autumn with nature walks, crafts, and hands-on fun in beautiful fall colors.