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Facebook report challenges claims that fracking is 'environmentally-friendly'
A new Facebook page monitoring thousands of fracking-related accidents and cleanups happening nearly every day over the last nine years challenges the Ohio gas and oil industry’s claims that it’s environmentally-friendly. Report trends indicate a pattern of lax regulation along with superficial attempts to clean up oil, gas and radioactive fracking wastewater from lands and water across the state, according to FracTracker Alliance, a national nonprofit that studies, maps, and communicates the risks and impacts of oil, gas, and petrochemical development. ...
Crash involving a FedEx truck reported on Quitter Road in Jackson Township
WILLIAMSBURG, Ohio — A crash involving a FedEx truck has been reported on Quitter Road in Jackson Township. Clermont County emergency crews are responding to the scene, near State Route 133. Injuries have been reported, but their extent is unknown at this time. For live traffic updates, click here.
Land bank low bidders revealed
The Highland County Land Reutilization Corporation (land bank) revealed the apparent lowest bidders for the 11 bid packages from the upcoming round of the Building Demolition and Site Revitalization Grant Program (BDSRGP). The apparent low bidder for Bid Package 1 was Evans Landscaping for a total of $13,300, which included...
Paul Fritts and Company Opus 43
Paul Fritts and Company has built a new organ, Opus 43, for Saint Thomas Episcopal Church, Terrace Park, Ohio: two manuals and pedal, 35 stops, 43 ranks, 2,223 pipes. The organ is featured on the cover of the July 2024 issue of The Diapason:. The design is inspired by the...
Victim in deadly Hartwell shooting is 19 years old, coroner’s sheet says
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - The Hamilton County Coroner’s Office and the Cincinnati Police Department have yet to identify the man shot and killed in Hartwell on Saturday, July 20. The coroner’s office was able to narrow down the victim’s age to 19 years old on Monday. Originally, it...
Hot air balloon festival reaches record number of attendees
The “perfect storm” was no storm at all. Blessed with three days of ideal weather, the 21st Ohio Challenge Hot Air Balloon and Skydiving Festival saw record attendance, uninterrupted hot air balloon competitions, two balloon glows, a fireworks show, skydiving and drone exhibits, and long lines at the food vendors.
Hillsboro FFA volunteers at ballpark
On June 10th, The Hillsboro FFA Chapter was able to volunteer their time at the well-loved, Shaffer Ballpark. Everyone around the community loves spending time out in this amazing spot that brings us all together. There really is something special about this humble place, seeing as how the parking lots are full during every single summer evening.
Electronic recycling event to take place at Riverside High School Aug. 6
FRANKLIN TWP. ― A free electronic recycling event is set to take place at Riverside High School in early August. Franklin Township officials have announced that the recycling event will take place at the school from 2 to 6 p.m. Aug. 6. According to the event flier, no appointments are necessary and there will be a drive-up style for drop-offs.
Cincinnati, OH Recycling and Reuse Hub hosts ‘Telescope Recycle and Repair’
For the second time this year, Cincinnati Recycling and Reuse Hub and Astronomer Dean Regas have collaborated to keep telescopes from entering landfills. Astronomy expert Dean Regas said that the event, “had a great response. There’s been so many people bringing in/dropping off their telescopes. This is our second time doing it – we did once in January, and we had sixteen telescopes come in. [Saturday has] been a little more than that.”
Horse trailer fire reported on East 6th Street in Franklin
FRANKLIN, Ohio — A horse trailer reportedly caught fire on East Sixth Street in Franklin Saturday evening. It was reported at the intersection with Riley Boulevard at 6:50 p.m. Franklin Fire crews are currently on the scene handling the situation. It is unclear if any animals are in the...
Kentucky’s governor is a rising political star who learned from another governor, his father
The sweepstakes to replace President Joe Biden is unfolding at breakneck speed, with Vice President Kamala Harris considering VP contenders. Whatever the future holds for Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, he owes much to his father, former Gov. Steve Beshear.
Surface coal mining worsened deadly Eastern Kentucky floods in July 2022, study shows
Over a week in July 2022, more than a foot of rainfall came down on Eastern Kentucky bringing a deluge of flood waters that displaced thousands of people and killed more than 40. A recent study published by Kentucky’s former top geologist suggests environmental damage from surface coal mining worsened the deadly disaster, perhaps significantly. […] The post Surface coal mining worsened deadly Eastern Kentucky floods in July 2022, study shows appeared first on Kentucky Lantern.
Bengals say QB Joe Burrow has been cleared for contact and is good to go for training camp
CINCINNATI (AP) — Joe Burrow and his surgically repaired wrist have been cleared for contact, and the Cincinnati Bengals star quarterback is ready to go for the opening of training camp on Wednesday. Burrow was sidelined last season when he suffered a torn ligament in his right wrist in...
Lopez, Sale Favored to Lead Braves Past Slumping Reds
Albies Is the Latest Braves Star to Be Sidelined for Injury-Ravaged Atlanta. Things have gotten off to a slow start following the MLB All-Star break for both the Cincinnati Reds and the Atlanta Braves, with Cincinnati being swept by the Washington Nationals and Atlanta dropping two of three games at home to the St. Louis Cardinals.
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