Community Gems
The Miami Valley is a compassionate community, full of people who help each other in big and small ways every day. We started the "Community Gems" program to honor those who give back to improve the lives of others. Whether your nominee is a friend, family member, or co-worker share with us how they help others. Tell us your stories and help us spread the good news.
Click here to nominate someone who’s doing something great for your community
Beavercreek group’s scholarships help women making a return to school
BEAVERCREEK — A local organization providing scholarships for female college students is bridging the gap between...
COMMUNITY GEMS: Nominate someone doing something great in your community
The Miami Valley is a compassionate community, full of people who help each other in big and small ways every day.
Hungry, hungry hippo! Fiona celebrates 6th birthday with special cake
Fiona, the tiny hippo who captured hearts across the world when she was born premature, celebrated her sixth birthday...
Credit: Marshall Gorby
Santa brings belated ‘holiday meal’ to ARC shelter dogs
Santa was a little late, but the jolly old elf didn’t overlook the several dozen shelter dogs at the Montgomery County...
Credit: Marshall Gorby
PHOTOS: Santa brings belated 'holiday meal' to Montgomery County shelter dogs
Bahati & Frey’s Place, a local dog daycare and training club, donated “ holiday dinner “ to nearly 100 dogs being cared...
Credit: JIM NOELKER
Gift giveaway effort to aid students in region a ‘heart-warming experience’
Hundreds of less fortunate children in southwest Ohio have received Christmas presents through donations, and the...
UD celebrates graduation, awarding more than 1,200 degrees
The University of Dayton held its fall commencement Saturday morning at UD Arena, celebrating another group of 2022...
Credit: Humane Society of Greater Dayton
Dayton humane society rescues 26 Sato dogs from Puerto Rico
A plane with 26 dogs aboard from Puerto Rico landed over the weekend at the Dayton-Wright Brothers Airport in...
Christmas Store allows struggling Dayton area families to ‘shop’ for free gifts
A local holiday outreach program believes that every child should experience the joy of the holiday season.
2 Dayton rescue pups to play in Puppy Bowl XIX on Animal Planet
Two puppies from the Humane Society of Greater Dayton will play for the Lombarky Trophy in Animal Planet’s Puppy Bowl...
Credit: Marshall Gorby
Wind advisory today: gusts 50+ mph possible
Today will be cooler and windy with strong gusts after a potent storm system moved across the region.
Thousands without power after strong storms move across region
Thousands of electric customers are without power after strong storms moved across the region overnight.
Courtyard by Marriott near UD Arena sells for $11.4 million
The Courtyard by Marriott real estate on Edwin C. Moses Boulevard by the University of Dayton Arena sold Friday to a...
Credit: Marshall Gorby
Semi plows through Miami County house; third time it’s been hit over the years
A semi smashed through a house Thursday evening in Miami County after the driver swerved to avoid hitting a car that...
Credit: JIM NOELKER
4 die in county jail in 63 days, matching past 2 years combined; drugs key issue
Four people, including a 19-year-old, have died in custody at the Montgomery County Jail so far in 2023, at least three...
Mad River schools seek first tax levy increase since 2012 in May 2 election
RIVERSIDE — Voters in the Mad River school district will decide on a tax levy for the first time in more than 10 years...
NEW DETAILS: 2 injured in 3-vehicle crash involving school bus
Crews were called Friday morning to a three-vehicle crash involving a school bus in Preble County.
Credit: JIM NOEKLER
Ex-Dayton police chief: Gun magazine caps would reduce carnage of mass shootings
Former Dayton police Chief Richard Biehl has renewed his calls to ban high-capacity gun magazines following a mass...
Beavercreek group’s scholarships help women making a return to school
BEAVERCREEK — A local organization providing scholarships for female college students is bridging the gap between...