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Ohio bill to pick a state fish swims through Statehouse
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A years-long effort inspired by viewers and readers to crown the walleye as Ohio’s state fish is finally swimming through the Statehouse. The Ohio House passed House Bill 599 in June with a vote of 93 to 4 to designate sander vitreus, commonly known as the walleye, as the state’s fish. […]
Ohioans are asking lawmakers at the Statehouse to bring them some relief on property taxes
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohioans are asking lawmakers at the Statehouse to bring them some relief on property taxes. “Somebody’s got to step up and somebody’s got to be concerned about these seniors, about disabled, about these people losing their homes,” Ohio homeowner Pastor Frederick V. LaMarr said. It is an issue that several lawmakers […]
Rare bird spotted in Ohio, third rare species since 2020
Over the last several years, quite a few different bird species have decided to make a home in the Buckeye State. The Ohio Division of Wildlife reported on Facebook that black-bellied whistling ducks were spotted with ducklings at a wildlife area in Wayne County, northwest of Tuscarawas County. The Columbus Dispatch confirmed that the same […]
14-year-old dies in Darke County dirt bike crash
DARKE COUNTY, Ohio (WDTN) — A teenager was killed in a dirt bike accident on Saturday. Darke County Sheriff’s Office reports deputies and medics were sent to the 9100 block of State Route 121 in reference to a single vehicle dirt bike crash. Upon arrival, authorities found a Kawasaki 250x dirt bike was traveling northbound […]
Fire collapses swine barn on Brown Road in Versailles
Third alarm tankers and third alarm engines were called to a barn fire on Aug. 23 from late evening into the early morning. Versailles Fire Chief Brian Pearson said the fire was contained to one barn, and there were no reported injuries. The barn was a newer build containing around 1,100 pigs. CareFlight was alerted due to there being a missing first responder, but the individual was located and CareFlight was dismissed.
Lima Farmers Market host a Health and Nutrition day
LIMA, OHIO (WLIO) - The Lima Farmers Market promotes health through information and produce. Saturday was Health and Nutrition Day at the market. The University of Northwestern Ohio medical assistant students were on hand to do blood pressure screenings and talk about heart health. WIC was there to promote the benefits of breastfeeding, and WOCAP was talking about their head start program. Besides the information, people had a lot of homemade items to choose from and a lot of healthy food coming from area farms.
Man reunited with CareFlight 3 decades after life-saving flight
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — The Premier Health CareFlight team saves countless lives every year. One Miami Valley man recalls the life-saving flight he took more than three decades ago. “CareFlight saved my life in a couple ways, really,” said George Pepper. This week, a CareFlight crew got to show 79-year-old George Pepper the aircraft they […]
Prep roundup: Lima Senior volleyball stays unbeaten
Aug. 24—VOLLEYBALL Lima Senior 3, Upper Scioto Valley 0 Lima Senior is now 4-0 after Saturday's three-set victory. Malya Manley had five kills and three blocks for the Spartans. Mallory Gipson recorded 23 assists and Ali VanMeter added 12 digs. Tri-match at Spencerville Ada 2, Spencerville 0; Ada 2, Waynesfield-Goshen 0 Ada vs Spencerville: 25-22, 25-28 Anna Conley had nine kills for Ada. ...
Walk with Nature Fall Fest to return
ST. MARYS — The 55th annual Walk with Nature Fall Festival will be from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20 at Memorial Park, 228 E. South St., St. Marys. The festival is seeking vendors and non-profit organizations to fill booth space to show and sell goods. Vendors can...
Mary Rutan Wound Care Center recognized as Center of Excellence
The Mary Rutan Wound Care Center recently earned the prestigious Wound Center of Excellence Award, presented by Restorix Health. This award is in recognition of a commitment to excellence for achieving outstanding healing outcomes, patient satisfaction and clinical performance. The Mary Rutan Health team is proud to be recognized for their continuous wound healing efforts.
Middletown football holds off Troy 28-18 in season opener
TROY — The Troy football team’s first game on its newly installed turf field at Troy Memorial Stadium didn’t end t he way the Trojans had hoped. But, facing a strong Middletown team, the Trojans still had plenty of positives in a 28-18 loss. Troy will stay...
Bonsai tree business destroyed in fire overnight
TOLEDO, Ohio — A west Toledo nursery specializing in Japanese ornamental bonsai trees was destroyed in a fire early on Saturday morning. The fire broke out at T-Town Bonsai on N. Holland-Sylvania Road sometime after midnight on Saturday. T-Town Bonsai’s owner told WTOL 11 the cause of the fire...
Fall Evening Nature Camp At The Ohio Bird Sanctuary
As the leaves begin to turn and the air takes on that crisp fall edge, the Ohio Bird Sanctuary invites children to experience nature in a whole new light—at dusk! The Fall Evening Nature Camp, scheduled for Friday, September 27 is designed to immerse young adventurers in the enchanting world of the outdoors as day transitions to night.
'We're thrilled': Hamilton County moves closer to brand-new animal shelter
HAMILTON COUNTY, Ohio (WKRC) - Hamilton County is another step closer to a brand-new animal shelter. County commissioners are signing off on millions to go toward the new building. “When we got the news, everybody was just so excited. We're thrilled,” said Lisa Colina with Cincinnati Animal CARE. Excitement...
The second worst Taco Bell in America is in Cincinnati, research finds
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - According to an analysis based on user reviews, the second worst Taco Bell in the country can be found in Cincinnati. Fast Company conducted an analysis on user reviews posted to Google Maps for Taco Bell locations across the country to see which was rated the highest, and which was rated the lowest.
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