Good morning, Dayton.

Faith leaders and residents held the Guns Down, Prayers Up Walk today to share a message against gun violence and strengthen community ties; local officials + volunteers joined a prayer wall event to encourage neighborhood dialogue and youth engagement.

Seven bands played on a porch on Wilburn Avenue Saturday to raise funds for the Gift of Love charity (which supports over 12,000 local children each year).

On Oct. 5, a fundraiser at Last Queen Restaurant in Enon raised over $23,000 for the renewable Nevin Vince and Natalie Daly Memorial Scholarship to support future Greenon graduates — community members joined with live music, a silent auction, and a raffle to honor the teens lost in October’s wrong-way crash.

WPAFB will host its 22nd annual Pumpkin Chuck event on Saturday, Oct.

24 from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. behind the National Museum of the United States Air Force (free admission) where visitors can see high-flying pumpkin launches, STEM exhibits, food trucks, music, and a pie-eating contest.

The Fall Dayton Book Crawl brings together 11 independent bookstores across the Miami Valley on Saturday and Sunday with a passport program for author signings, giveaways and special promotions.

Coordinated by The Cozy Book Nook, the event supports local literacy and independent businesses.

Paul Haught, vice provost for faculty, graduate and professional education at the University of Dayton, will become interim provost in November + the university will search for a permanent provost to serve starting July 1.

The Air Force will test soil and water near the former Gentile station in Kettering for PFAS contamination from past firefighting foam use, as EPA and city officials expect thorough assessments to ensure future housing developments remain safe.

Testing will take about four years.

Today, Rumpke Waste and Recycling reminds residents to follow safe recycling practices ahead of Halloween by advising them to avoid prohibited items such as tires, propane tanks, textiles, and batteries; the company recommends checking local solid waste district rules + using designated drop-off locations for hazardous waste.

At the ‘No Kings’ rally held Saturday, Oct.

17 at RiverScape MetroPark, local organizers credited a surge in early voting for boosting community spirit as around 400 residents (including youth) experienced democracy in action.

Drivers should expect delays, detours, and lane closures as transportation crews work on several projects including an I-70 temporary closure on Oct.

25 and various overnight restrictions on I-75; work continues through fall 2026 to repair roads (use local signage for detours).

Since 2005, Heather Salazar, CEO of Pink Ribbon Good, has led breast cancer efforts in the Miami Valley after a self-exam diagnosed her cancer — she was inspired by a terminal patient whose advice spurred her action.

The organization now supports local families during October awareness events.

UD's defense forced three turnovers plus earned four sacks for a 19-9 win against Butler at the Sellick Bowl on Saturday; the Flyers now stand 5-1 and will host San Diego on Oct.

24 at noon.

The Dayton men’s basketball team came from behind on Saturday to beat Notre Dame 75-65 in the annual CareSource Spotlight Game, led by Malcolm Thomas (20 points, six rebounds).

They will host Morehead State on Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. with WHIO Radio broadcasting the game.