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July 4th: Patriot Guard Riders honor fallen heroes nationwide, no bike required
DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- In honor of the 4th of July holiday, we're sharing the story of a group who travels from coast to coast, honoring our nation's veterans and first responders. The Patriot Guard Riders were founded in 2005 to shield families of fallen heroes from those that would...
Livestock scales certified ahead of 2024 Montgomery County Fair
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — The Montgomery County auditor has certified that all scales used during the fair will be fair and accurate. Preparations are underway for the Montgomery County Fair, which runs Sunday, July 7, through Saturday, July 13. While farmers prep their livestock for judging, Auditor Karl Keith is working to make sure competition […]
Ohio Community in Shock as Gunman Injures 10 at Retail Store
The aftermath of a shocking Ohio shooting on Monday night has left the community reeling and sparked a multi-agency manhunt. At around 8:35 p.m., a gunman walked into a retail store and began firing, injuring ten people, with one in critical condition. Initial Response from Authorities. According to updates from...
Man displaced from home following kitchen fire
TROTWOOD, Ohio (WDTN) — A homeowner has been displaced after a kitchen fire spread throughout the home on Friday. Crews knocked down the fire just before 4 p.m. at a home on Bluffisde and Brookhaven Drives. Upon arrival, crews found heavy flames and upgraded the call to a structure fire response calling in mutual aid.
Family af-fair: County fairs promise summer of wholesome entertainment
For hundreds of thousands across northwest Ohio and surrounding regions, county fairs are best spent with loved ones. “Fairs are your annual reunion,” Darryl Diamond, manager of the Monroe County Fair said. “It’s an opportunity for families and friends to gather, eat the food, see their grandkids and their kids showing animals. It’s like a family tradition.” From July to September, a range of fairs take place in the areas surrounding Toledo, spanning urban to rural counties, with attendance ranging from 10,000 to 100,000 fairgoers. Many of the area’s county fairs have been operational for well over a century. “When fairs first started over 100 years ago, it was a way for the community to come together as a whole and highlight what has been going on in the community for the year,” said Shane Warner, president of the Lucas County Agricultural Society which oversees the Lucas County Fair. “That’s what we’re really trying to get back to.”
$23 Million in Tax Credits Up for Grabs: Ohio’s Transformational Mixed-Use Development Program Reopens for Summer Applications
Ohio’s Transformational Mixed-Use Development Tax Credit program, opening applications from August 23 to October 4, supports diverse urban projects integrating residential, commercial, and parking structures to revitalize communities and boost economic growth. Ohio’s TMUD Tax Credit Program to Boost Urban Revitalization with New Applications Open This Summer According to the Columbus Business First, Ohio is […]
Gov. DeWine appoints Linger to Columbiana court bench
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has appointed Kelly Linger to serve on the Columbiana County Municipal Court. Linger, of East Liverpool, will assume office July 23, taking over for Judge Katelyn Dickey, who resigned upon being appointed to the Ohio Seventh District Court of Appeals. Linger will serve the remainder of...
Tri-Valley junior is recognized with state 4-H award
COLUMBUS − Hayden Weck of Zanesville recently received the Food and Nutrition Achievement Award at the Ohio 4-H Achievement Awards presented at the Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center in Columbus. The 16-year-old is a member of the Adamsville Renegades 4-H Club. He participates in a variety of...
Ohio’s casinos, racinos report uptick in May gambling revenue
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Ohio’s casinos and racinos saw an uptick in gambling revenue and had their best May since 2021. The state’s 11 casinos and racinos brought in a combined $204 million in May, up from $196 million in 2023 and $202 million in 2022. The record for the month was set in 2021, at $209 million, according to data from the Ohio casino control and lottery commissions.
Bethel Residents Raise Objections to 296-Acre Annexation at Huber Heights Council Meeting
HUBER HEIGHTS— a small group of Bethel Township residents attended the Huber Heights City Council meeting to express their objections to a proposed 296-acre annexation. The annexation, petitioned by a few property owners on January 16, involves land near the Carriage Trails development. During the meeting, Bethel Township resident...
Ohio man playing football in water bitten by shark at 'shark bite capital of the world'
A 21-year-old Ohio man was bitten by a shark at Florida's New Smyrna Beach on the Fourth of July while playing football in knee-deep water, according to Beach Safety Ocean Rescue Interim Director Tammy Malphurs. The shark bit him on the right foot. The man's injuries were not life-threatening, and...
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