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Ohio man who fled to South Carolina after stabbing wife pleads guilty, sentenced
A man who fled to South Carolina after stabbing his wife to death admitted his crime Monday before the case went to trial. Charles Rocker, 56, pleaded guilty to one count of murder in Franklin County Common Pleas Court. Judge Chris Brown sentenced Rocker to life in prison without the possibility of parole for 15 years.
Ohio man, granted a pardon years ago, now coaches others through process
In semi-retirement, lifelong Columbus resident Greg Winbush has been coaching others on how to get through a paperwork-heavy process with sometimes burdensome emotional baggage: trying for a governor's pardon. “I see myself come through the door when I talk to somebody because I know what it feels like to be...
Ohio lawmakers want to ease smoking restrictions on cigar bars. Health experts slam idea
Some Ohio lawmakers want to ease indoor smoking restrictions for cigar lounges despite Ohio's smoking ban. Rep. Richard Dell'Aquila, D-Seven Hills, and Rep. Rep. Adam Mathews, R-Lebanon, are supporting House Bill 530 which would provide cigar lounges with an exemption from 2006's Smoke Free Workplace Act. Currently, cigar lounges can allow indoor smoking if 80% or more of their sales come from cigars or cigar products. The legislation would lower that to 15%. ...
Heavenly Haircuts to host annual Heavenly Haircuts event in August
TIFFIN, Ohio (WTVG) - Heavenly Pizza is hosting its annual Heavenly Haircuts event in August. The event is set to take place on Aug. 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at their new Tiffin location at 69 West Market Street. The event will also be taking place in Findlay on Aug. 12 and Upper Sandusky on Aug. 19.
Southeast Michigan residents may hear sonic boom as 180th Fighter Wing performs check flight
(CBS DETROIT) - Residents in Southeast Michigan have the chance to hear a sonic boom Monday afternoon.The 180th Fighter Wing is scheduled to conduct a functional check flight between 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. A sonic boom is a sound caused by shock waves created when an object moves faster than the speed of sound. The flight will occur in the Bowling Green and Toledo, Ohio, area. However, "residents across Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan may hear a sonic boom once supersonic speeds are reached," according to a social media post from the 180th Fighter Wing. Residents may also hear the boom even though the flights usually happen above an altitude of 30,000. Functional check flights are conducted after heavy maintenance on the aircraft. Putting the aircraft through maneuvers ensures everything works properly before returning to the operating rotation. "The 180FW appreciates the continued support from the citizens of Ohio as we continue to train in support of our missions," the 180th Fighter Wing said in the post.Flights could be delayed or canceled due to weather conditions.
BG officials asked to not skip bike lanes when working on street projects
Bowling Green citizen Rose Drain offered city leaders a carrot, quickly followed by the stick during Monday’s City Council meeting. Drain praised Bowling Green for securing a $500,000 Safe Routes to School grant from the state – and commended Mayor Mike Aspacher for commitment to long-term steps toward multimodal/pedestrian improvements in the city.
BG Schools Foundation to celebrate 25 years with Scott Hamilton, awards, acts of service by students
The Bowling Green Schools Foundation is celebrating its 25th anniversary of dedicated support to the Bowling Green City Schools. Since its inception in 1999, the BGSF, a registered 501(c)3 charitable organization, has distributed hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships, teacher grants, and support for student and school programs, significantly enhancing the educational experience within the Bowling Green community.
Former BGSU baseball standout Archer feeling optimistic heading into 2024 MLB Draft
Positive momentum has continued to build for Nathan Archer, and that could lead to a memorable moment within the next couple of days. The former Bowling Green State University baseball standout and 2024 Mid-American Conference player of the year is feeling optimistic heading into this week’s MLB draft. After a highly successful and historic three-year BGSU career, Archer has gotten plenty of national attention recently while producing at a high level in the MLB Draft League. “Ever since the college season ended, I’ve been doing some pre-draft workouts for some teams, and then I got to play in the MLB Draft League for a couple weeks, so everything leading up to it has been good so far,” Archer said. “... I think it’s important to just be feeling good going into it. “I’ve been really fortunate to have some success this summer, and I feel like I’m in a good place.”
Salvation Army gears up to give children backpacks, supplies for upcoming school year
TOLEDO, Ohio — Starting Monday and lasting through Wednesday, parents of Lucas County students can register their children to receive free school supplies for the upcoming school year. The 'Backpack and School Supply' pre-registration event will be held by the Salvation Army of Toledo, and will allow parents to...
Goats will be first tenants in new barn complex at Sandusky County Fairgrounds
FREMONT – Sandusky County Fairgrounds facilities are growing with the construction of a $200,000 set of livestock buildings. Currently in the midst of construction, there’s a roof, but not yet sides to the building. The pair of buildings are pole barns, intended to work together, with a multipurpose design.
Family of murdered couple speaks at defendants' sentencing
Eighteen months after the murders of Malinda Moore, 28, and Brent Roscoe, 36, their families had a chance to address two women involved in their deaths. Fourteen family members filled the spectators’ seats in the Lucas County Common Pleas courtroom of Judge Ian English for the sentencings Monday of Riley Franke and Camryn Chase. In April, Franke pleaded guilty to burglary and robbery and Chase pleaded guilty to two counts of murder. Judge English sentenced Franke, 20, of the 2300 block of Starr Avenue in Oregon, to 13 to 16 years in prison and Chase, 24, of the 500 block of Leach Avenue in Toledo, to two consecutive life terms with parole eligibility after 30 years. Chase faced more severe charges for her role as a planner and for actually entering the house to carry out the Nov. 10, 2022, robbery and murders. She did not, however, pull the trigger that killed the young couple. Their shooter, Prince Jones, 24, died in a shootout with police in East Toledo several hours after the crime.
Promenade park ‘Splash Pad’ closing for 80s rock concert Friday
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The Promenade Park Splash Pad will be closed all day Friday, July 19 due to the ‘80s Rock Invasion’ concert. The concert will be held at the Promenade Pavilion located at 400 Water St. The concert is hosting five multi-platinum-selling, award-winning rock bands that...
TPD, prosecutors file additional charge against man bitten by K-9 during traffic stop
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Toledo police and prosecutors have filed an additional charge for against the man who was bitten by a K-9 during a traffic stop in April. The charge filed against Brandon Upchurch is for Failure to Comply with the Order or Signal of a Police Officer. The new charge, which has not been finalized, comes three months after the K-9 was released on him.
Trace Adkins to perform at Hobart Arena
TROY — In a show presented by Honeywell Arts & Entertainment and the Hobart Arena, Trace Adkins is set to bring his Somewhere In America Tour to Troy on Thursday, Nov. 7. Tickets go on sale Friday, July 19 at 10 a.m. Towering baritone Trace Adkins has sold more...
Comedy and cannabis: Jokes & Tokes Comedy Club brings something different to Dayton
There’s no typical two-drink minimum at a new comedy club in Dayton because its owners wanted people to experience comedy in a much different way. The Jokes & Tokes Comedy Club opened April 20 inside of Delta Dispo at 460 S. Patterson Road in Dayton. Delta Dispo, a dispensary, opened on April 1. The dispensary offers a variety of hemp products from flower to edibles. All their products contain less than .3% delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which does not classify them as controlled substances, according to the 2018 Farm Bill.
City of Dayton’s $18 million housing initiative targets key neighborhoods for revitalization, helping residents
Dayton, Ohio – As part of the Dayton Recovery Plan, the City of Dayton has set aside more than $18 million for housing development and renovations in what appears to be an effort in improving the overall condition of the housing landscape across the city. Using money from the federal American Rescue Plan Act, this project intends to revitalize homes in Wolf Creek, Carillon, Edgemont, Miami Chapel, Five Oaks, Old North Dayton, and Twin Towers among several key locations.
Growing STEM: Nursing opportunities abound at Mercy Health St. Rita's
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Many nurses in our area get their start through training with Mercy Health St. Rita's. For Harley Pajari, she wanted to find a career where she could support her young son, and found herself earning her Licensed Practical Nursing, or LPN degree. She's now moving through the ranks to continue her education.
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