Dayton fire crews responded to a blaze at a barber shop on the east side early May 8, 2026, causing significant damage and one minor injury, while Franklin County voters approved charter amendments impacting zoning and city council powers. Penn Station will honor a local hero during the May 12 Dragons Game with the “Local Athlete of the Year” award, and longtime Dayton resident Don McGhee passed away after a dedicated career in education and community service.