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Maleah Lee named Miss Lake Fest 2025
CELINA - Maleah Lee, 20, Celina, was crowned Miss Lake Festival 2025 during Sunday night's Miss Lake Festival Scholarship Pageant at the Harley C. Jones Memorial Rotary Amphitheater in the Bryson Park District. Along with a sparkling crown - and entry into the 2025 Miss Ohio competition next summer -...
TKS Motorsports and Chase Randall pleased with Eldora effort; Three state Border Battle ahead
MITCHELLVILLE, Iowa (July 22, 2024) - Chase Randall and TKS Motorsports let it all hang out at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, joining High Limit Racing and the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series in the four-day Kings Royal Week on July 17-20. Although the team was ultimately short of qualifying for the $175,000-to-win Kings Royal on Saturday night, the team out of Mitchellville, Iowa, had a lot to show for, kicking off their week at the World’s Greatest Dirt Track with a 12th-place score on Wednesday, July 17.
Second Baptist Church celebrates end of debt with mortgage burning, new parking lot dedicated
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - A local church announced they've paid off the mortgage on their building. Second Baptist Church celebrated with a mortgage burning on Sunday, a tradition that dates back to the early 1900s. They also dedicated their recently completed parking lot to long-time congregation members Earley and Doris Lawson. Many people have contributed to the projects, but the money the couple left the church in their will was a big help in paying for both. A new marker also dedicates the parking lot to them.
1 injured in crash near Union City
DARKE COUNTY – On Sunday at approximately 4:20 p.m. Darke County Deputies along with Union City Police and Union City Fire and Rescue responded to the 400 block of State Route 571 for a two-vehicle injury crash. Preliminary investigation revealed a red GMC Sierra pick up, driven by Raymond...
Fentanyl stolen from Northside family-owned pharmacy, pharmacist says
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Cincinnati police are investigating after two pharmacies were broken into last week and one of the break-ins was caught on camera. Richard Schaeper, the pharmacist and owner of Schaeper’s Pharmacy in Northside, shared security footage that shows three suspects breaking into the pharmacy around 3 a.m. on July 19.
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...
Thom Brennaman lands big new broadcasting gig
Some four years after we last heard him on a national network, Thom Brennaman is officially back. Andrew Marchand of The Athletic reported on Sunday that the former Cincinnati Reds broadcaster Brennaman has landed a big new gig. He has been hired by The CW as their lead voice for nationally-televised college football games. “There... The post Thom Brennaman lands big new broadcasting gig appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
SLASH: Four Shows On 'S.E.R.P.E.N.T.' Festival Tour Canceled 'Due To Unforeseen Circumstances'
Due to "unforeseen circumstances," four shows on Slash's nationwide "S.E.R.P.E.N.T." blues festival tour have been canceled. Refunds will be available at points of purchase. July 22 - Cincinnati, OH - PNC Pavilion at Riverbend. July 24 - Interlochen, MI - Interlochen Center for the Arts. July 25 - Huber Heights,...
Rookie James Wood's 3-run homer gives the Nationals a 5-2 win and a 3-game sweep of the Reds
WASHINGTON -- James Wood hit a tiebreaking, three-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning, and the Washington Nationals completed a three-game sweep of the Cincinnati Reds with a 5-2 victory on Sunday. Wood, a 21-year-old rookie and the Nationals' top prospect, sent a first-pitch fastball from Justin Wilson...
2024 Dana Open final results: Prize money payout, LPGA Tour leaderboard and how much each golfer won
SYLVANIA, OH - JULY 21: Chanettee Wannasaen, of Thailand, smiles as she poses for photographs while holding the tournament trophy during the awards ceremony following the final round of the LPGA Dana Open on July 21, 2024 at Highland Meadows Golf Club in Sylvania, Ohio. (Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Report: Reds entering “selling” mode at the trade deadline
The Cincinnati Reds were just swept by the Washington Nationals to begin the second half of the regular season. That dropped their record for 47-53, which is only better than two teams in the National League – the Colorado Rockies and the Miami Marlins. With four consecutive losses and time running out, Jon Morosi of MLB Network is reporting that the front office has indicated to other teams around the league that they are willing to trade players who are on expiring contracts.
Reds' trade acquisition could be ditched quickly following TJ Friedl's injury update
The Cincinnati Reds fanbase cannot wait for TJ Friedl to return to the team. Arguably the Reds' most valuable player from a year ago, Friedl has hit the IL three different times this season. The Reds' centerfielder missed Opening Day after injuring his shoulder, was out for over a week...
Ohio Renaissance Festival Changes Attendance Policy on 35th Year
Harveysburg, OH – As the Ohio Renaissance Festival gears up for its 35th season, enthusiasts and newcomers alike are preparing for a journey back in time to the village of Willy-Nilly. This year’s festivities promise a blend of historical immersion and fantastical entertainment that has captivated audiences for decades.
Inkcarceration economy: Visitor dollars add up to millions for Mansfield, Richland County
Carl Guidotti spent $13 for a large slice of pizza for Kaedyn Barnett Saturday and $13 for a Locked Up Lemonade for Kaedyn's mom as they listened to the band Uncured before taking a tour of the Ohio State Reformatory during the Inkcarceration music and tattoo festival. Kaedyn, 16, and her mom, Colleen...
Richmond woman charged after vandalizing stranger's Tesla Cybertruck
BELLBROOK, Ohio — A 29-year-old Richmond woman was arrested and charged last week with criminal damaging or endangering, a misdemeanor, after allegedly vandalizing a stranger's Tesla Cybertruck. In a report by the Bellbrook Police Department, Courtney K. Piotrowski pulled into the driveway of Daniel Lee Herres at 2:52 p.m....
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