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Laber of Love offering pet memorial plaques
Laber of Love Pet Rescue is offering memorial signs for pets ahead of National Pet Memorial Day, which falls on Sept. 8. Custom signs will be displayed in the Pet Memorial Garden on the greenspace of Gay Smith/Associates in downtown Sidney for an entire week staring the morning of Saturday, Sept. 7.
City council temporarily bans new car washes, storage facilities in Toledo
TOLEDO, Ohio — You will see fewer storage units and car washes popping up in the Glass City after Toledo City Council voted Wednesday on a temporary moratorium, or ban, on these types of new developments until Jan. 31, 2025. Luciano Dailey cleans and washes his car a few...
Sidney Municipal Court: June 2024
SIDNEY — The following people appeared for sentencing in Sidney Municipal Court during the month of June 2024. All sentences include the cost of prosecution:. Douglas Jerome Obringer, 32, of Centerville, was charged with speeding, $175 fine. Jonathan Kent Leach, 32, of Cincinnati, was charged with speeding, $135 fine.
Man rescued after tree standoff in Dayton
DAYTON, Ohio – Dayton first responders were called to an unusual rescue situation Tuesday when a man climbed a tree and made suicidal threats. Police and fire crews responded to the scene where they found the individual high in a tree, exhibiting erratic behavior. After a nearly two-and-a-half-hour standoff, authorities were able to de-escalate the situation and persuade the man to climb down safely. He sustained minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital for evaluation.
Homeowners notified of billing for Swan Creek and ditch property maintenance
LUCAS COUNTY, Ohio — Homeowners across Fulton, Lucas and Henry counties are not happy after receiving a notice on their door about an annual fee to clean creeks and drainage systems. In 2021, the village of Whitehouse proposed a plan to the surrounding county boards to begin work on...
For years, Springfield has invited immigrants to move and settle there. Now the city fights for existence.
Springfield, Ohio – Usually a peaceful city with about 60,000 residents, Springfield has become well-known nationally following Mayor Rob Rue’s recent request on national television for federal help. The little community is struggling with a significant population growth linked to an inflow of Haitian migrants pushing public services to their limits.
Former Wapakoneta mayor prevails in appeal
Jul. 16—LIMA — The Ohio Third District Court of Appeals, in a split decision, reversed two felony convictions against former Wapakoneta Mayor Thomas Stinebaugh that were handed down in 2022. The appellate court's decision, released Monday, returns Stinebaugh's case to the Auglaize County Common Pleas Court for the ultimate resolution of three remaining misdemeanor charges. The announcement ...
Kings Island set to start Grand Carnivale with summer celebration of global cultures
MASON, Ohio (WKRC) - Kings Island is slated to set to start its Grand Carnivale celebration Saturday, July 20. The international festival will feature live music, and unique food and beverages from cultures around the world including China, France, Germany, Italy and Spain. Alongside the festivities, Kings Island will host...
Bride crochets wedding dress and groom’s tux in less than 30 days
The #ScottLoveOnMyMind wedding was held at the Christian Village Gazebo on Hamilton Avenue. The gazebo is outside the residence of the bride’s grandmother, Barbara Triggs-Wilson, and her great aunt. Due to travel concerns and not wanting to leave any relatives out, the groom suggested the wedding take place there.
11 Investigates: Owners of rundown mobile home park near downtown have not made a tax payment since 2022 purchase
TOLEDO, Ohio — The owners of a rundown, dilapidated mobile home park within sight of downtown have not made a tax payment to the county since purchasing the property in 2022. On Wednesday, days after 11 Investigates highlighted multiple issues at Riverside Mobile Home Estates, a judge vacated his...
Slow progress halted by roof issue at former Great Eastern shopping center
Northwood city officials continue to try to stop work on a shopping center from going south. At the July 11 council meeting, Administrator Kevin Laughlin said there seems to be crisis after crisis at the former Great Eastern shopping center on Woodville Road, which has been in disrepair for years. On July 5, Zoning Inspector Amy Stribny called him and told him the roofs were missing on some of the suites in the shopping center, now called Northwood Commons, Mr. Laughlin said. “She was worried about the structural soundness of the units,” he said, adding that they contacted county building inspection. “They didn’t have building permits, they didn’t have zoning permits, anything to do the the work. And it’s not just the roofs, on several of the units, they’ve actually built walls — they’ve created office spaces and things like that without the proper authorization.”
Billy's Restaurant in Fremont has a new owner, and a familiar face as manager
Billy’s Restaurant, serving customers for more than 35 years, has a new owner. After facing some challenges in the past two years, the restaurant at 413 W. State St. in Fremont has undergone a change in ownership and management. The new owner has brought in some familiar faces to create a fresh start. ...
Trevor Bassitt, Clearing Hurdles: From Underdog to Olympian
Bluffton native and professional track athlete Trevor Bassitt has qualified for his first-ever Olympic Games, punching his ticket to Paris in the 400m Hurdles. You can catch Part II of this story Thursday at 10 & 11.
'She was not breathing': Local lifeguards accused of failing to save drowning woman
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Lifeguards at a local pool are credited with saving a man’s life after he nearly drowned Tuesday afternoon, but a local woman has voiced her concerns about a previous incident with the same company's lifeguards. The president of SwimSafe, which manages Ziegler Park pool, says those...
Toledo proposes lawsuit settlement for woman who said she was hurt by police
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A Toledo woman will walk away with cash after she claims she was hurt by Toledo Police. Kaylynn Smart sued the City of Toledo after she said she was assaulted during a traffic stop. It was an incident that was caught on camera and now the city is paying up.
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