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In response to the growing and urgent conversation around the state of mental health issues and treatment challenges in our region, the community is invited to attend a special event “Mental Health Matters: A Community Conversation,” at Wright State University on Tuesday, Sept. 17. The event will open with a keynote address from Scott McGohan, a passionate mental health advocate and community business leader. After retiring from the world of employee benefits, McGohan founded One Morning, a mental health engagement catalyst built for organizations that care deeply about their people to bring mental health and substance abuse resources to life. Panelists for the Community Conversation include: - Crystal Allen – CEO, Boys & Girls Club of Dayton - Tristyn Ball, Ph.D. – Director of Prevention and Early Intervention, Montgomery County ADAMHS Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Board - Kelly Blankenship, DO – Associate Chief Medical Officer of Psychiatry & Behavioral Health, Dayton Children’s Hospital - Barbara Marsh, Ph.D. – Director, Counseling and Wellness Services, Wright State University - Greta Mayer, Ph.D. – CEO, Mental Health Recovery Board of Clark, Greene, and Madison Counties HOW TO GO: WHAT: Mental Health Matters – A Community Conversation WHEN: Tuesday, Sept. 17 WHERE: Wright State University Student Union, Apollo Room

Nothing goes to waste at God-Inspired Stitches. Dianne Leach makes sure of that.

YMCA of Greater Dayton wants to add to Springboro location for second time in less than a decade.

Walking up and down the bleachers at Miamisburg High School’s Holland Field, they paid tribute to the first responders who gave their lives on Sept. 11, 2001, in an effort to save those trapped in the World Trade Center’s twin towers.

The Silos, a new food hall and beer garden expected to open in the fall near 2nd Street Market in downtown Dayton, has announced its complete lineup of food vendors.

Charity grants wishes to families of children with life-threatening illnesses; says 70% of wishes are trips to Walt Disney World.

The Dayton Daily News Community Gems program looks to shine a light on neighbors doing great things for our community. Do you have a neighbor or know a local volunteer who goes above and beyond? Want them to be recognized? You can submit a nomination here ??

Kettering city officials say Miami Valley Research Park business growth shows ‘office space — contrary to what some might say — is not dead in the post-COVID era.’

Learn to Earn Dayton received a $3.6 million investment over four years from StriveTogether, a national organization with a similar mission to help kids succeed in school and life.