Good morning, Dayton.

During Halloween weekend, Hershall Creachbaum’s family and community members redecorated the McClure Street bridge with messages, stuffed animals and flowers to honor the 7-year-old whose remains were found near U.S. 35 after his disappearance was reported in July—organizers said they will continue to honor him on future holidays.

The Vandalia Fire Division hosted its annual open house on Sunday where citizens rode in fire trucks and watched live demonstrations of rescue operations—community members learned how firefighters work.

Alpha Phi won first place in the first POTH dance competition—held at UD Arena on September 26th as part of Greek Week—by performing a routine inspired by One Direction.

All eight sisterhood chapters and a two-team contest featuring Phi Kappa Tau competed while 2417 people watched and over $47,000 was raised for the Collin Wiant Foundation.

Wright State University has partnered with Coursera Career Academy to give students, staff and faculty free access to courses that offer certificates from companies like Google, Meta and IBM — the program starts today and may be added to regular classes soon.

Dayton city commissioners approved a draft zoning update requiring a 1,000-foot gap between group homes and capping occupancy limits at 12 foster care group homes per area—existing homes may continue under the current moratorium.

The proposal builds on a summer Plan Board decision and awaits further votes before changing current regulations.

Clearcreek Township voters will decide on a 2.25-mill levy—expected to raise $3M a year—to help the police department add three officers over the next three years.

Chief John Terrill said the funds will address a growing population and high call volumes as the township expands.

Montgomery County’s first police dog license was given to K9 Ghost, a 13-month-old German Shepherd who joined Union Police Department in September and was bought with donations from local VFW posts (VFW 8211 and Brown & Small VFW 5434).

K9 Ghost will begin K-9 unit training at Northmont Animal Clinic and his license helps meet state law for dogs over three months old.

Quinnley Loges, a 3-year-old girl from Carlisle, is recovering in hospital after years of waiting for a heart transplant — her family learned at a 20-week scan that she did not have both sides of her heart, which led to early surgeries and ongoing care at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

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.