Thursday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 82 and low of 63 degrees.
Friday: Mostly sunny and humid, temps: high: 84, low: 63.
Saturday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 80 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Suspect reportedly rams undercover police vehicles with stolen SUV at Kettering gas station (whio.com) — Dayton police helped Kettering officers recover a reportedly stolen SUV after an undercover operation at a BP station where the suspect allegedly rammed two unmarked vehicles. The man, identified as Angelo Locurto, was tased, arrested, and faces pending charges as investigators continue looking into the case, which began with a Dayton police alert about the vehicle.
• Dayton man sentenced for kidnapping, jail assault (wdtn.com) — A Dayton man has been sentenced to 4–6 years in prison for kidnapping his young son and assaulting the child's mother, plus a concurrent 2–4 years for a separate jail assault. The April 2026 incident sparked a multijurisdictional chase into Kentucky, where he still faces additional charges related to allegedly hitting a deputy's cruiser.
• Chaminade Julienne looks to bounce back in 2026 (wdtn.com) — Chaminade Julienne's football team in Dayton is determined to rebound from last year's 1-9 season, leaning on a large senior class and Illinois State commit Elias Dangerfield. After months of weight-room work and team-building, they'll open on the road at Miamisburg on Friday, Aug. 21 at 7 p.m.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Rescue needed! Hello neighbors. The cat distribution system has desperately been trying to give me and my fiance another kitty, but we are at our limit. About 15… (Nextdoor Fairview)
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🗞 Nearby News
Riverside
Ohio becomes first state to require AI policies in public schools (whio.com)
High school golf: Houston's White sets back-to-back career lows, other area results (sidneydailynews.com)
Kettering
Rum Runners to close in Kettering after 2 years (wdtn.com)
What Really Happens When You Eat Olive Oil Every Day? Nutrition Experts Explain (marthastewart.com)
Suspect reportedly rams undercover police vehicles with stolen SUV at Kettering gas station (k991fm.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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