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What’s That?!? - Methodist Church Parking Lot
QUESTION: “Hey, what’s going on with the Tipp City Global Methodist Church parking lot? Are they expanding? It seems like they’re doing a lot more than just repaving.”. ANSWER: The church is redoing its parking lot and upgrading portions of it, but the new lot will have 51 spaces, just like the old lot. They’re adding new sidewalks, expanding some areas to offer more ramps, and adding brickwork and new signage. We’ve heard that the construction will likely be completed by the end of July.
‘You have to take it’: Parents react to Cincinnati schools plan to combine schools
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Cincinnati Public Schools’ plan to merge several buildings ahead of the 2024-2025 school year has parents feeling like the plan is being forced on them and their kids. Board member Brandon Craig said on Thursday that parents had little choice in the district’s plan, which was...
Mansfield Officer Bourget Honored with MADD Distinguished Enforcement Hero Award for Fourth Year Running
It's a badge of relentless determination and vigor that Officer Bourget dons, not just once but four successive times now, as Mansfield Police Department proudly announces via their Facebook page, the prestigious awarding of the Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Distinguished Enforcement Hero Award. The commendation, heralding his battle against intoxicated drivers, isn’t new to his shelf; it marks his fourth annual recognition for having the highest number of DWI arrests within his department.
Kayaking concert takes to the water
Shamarr Allen, a trumpeter from New Orleans, will take the stage, sort of, in Toledo on Wednesday night. Mr. Allen is set to be the first of three performances this summer on the Maumee River as part of Black Swamp Conservancy’s Paddle and Groove series. He will play on a pontoon boat as listeners kayak around him. Attendees will launch in their kayaks from International Park at 5:30 p.m. and then kayak downstream toward the sunflower murals on the Glass City River Wall. The goal of the event is both to provide listeners with a unique concert experience and increase awareness of the conservancy’s work both upstream and in the downtown area.
Fans gather to peek at Superman movie filming in Cincinnati
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - The movie currently filming across Cincinnati might be one of the worst kept secrets in the city right now. Filming for the new Superman movie has been going on in two locations. Fans hoping to catch a glimpse of Superman gathered at Union Terminal Thursday as film...
Area hospitals experiencing issues due to major IT outage
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Hospitals in southwest Ohio have confirmed their systems experienced issues due to the IT outage the is being reported across the world. Hospital networks in the Dayton area have not yet reported experiencing any issues. However, some Cincinnati-area networks have been affected by the outage:. Cincinnati Children's.
Bracelet program helps locate people with dementia, autism
TIFFIN, Ohio — On July 9, 75-year-old Susan Biller from Tiffin went missing around 4:40 pm. She has dementia. In a hurry to find her, the Tiffin Police Department posted on Facebook asking the community to be on the lookout. "We went from 10 officers and firefighters to people...
Bengals Guard Cody Ford's Ex-Fiancee Details Shocking Cheating Allegations
Cincinnati Bengals guard Cody Ford proposed to social media influencer Tianna Robillard in April. In a since deleted-post on Instagram, Robillard called the evening they got engaged the “best night of my life.” Less than two months later, Robillard stunned fans by announcing their breakup ...
‘Here we go again’ complain First Take viewers as Stephen A. Smith replacement makes Chiefs ‘biggest threat’ claim
CINCINNATI Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has yet to prove his fitness following a season-ending wrist injury. But First Take guest host Harry Douglas has boldly claimed that the NFL star will be the biggest threat to the Kansas City Chiefs achieving a historic Super Bowl three-peat. "For me I'm going...
Huber Heights offering free shredding event this weekend
Video in player: “Local shredding event aims to prevent identify theft” HUBER HEIGHTS, Ohio (WDTN) — Have any tax documents, pay slips or other sensitive material you want to get rid of securely? If you’re in Huber Heights, this is your weekend. The city is offering a free paper-shredding event in two locations. Residents can […]
Fifth former Columbus Zoo employee charged with theft in $2 million fraud scandal
A fifth former Columbus Zoo and Aquarium employee, the son of its former chief financial officer, was charged Friday with theft in connection to an ongoing multimillion-dollar fraud investigation, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost said. Grant Bell, of Galloway, faces one count of theft, a fifth-degree felony, according to Delaware County Common Pleas...
Doug McCollough Becomes First Executive Director Of Beta District
UNION COUNTY – The Beta District leadership announced today that Doug McCollough has been named the first ever Executive Director of The Beta District, an innovative ecosystem that spans from Columbus through Dublin, Marysville and Union County. As Executive Director, McCollough will play a key role in shaping the...
Bills Donuts: Is now reopened for Carryout
According to their website, Phil Donahue and Chet Atkins are former customers. It’s been part of the local fabric of the community since 1960. Recently the store has been closed to allow remodeling work on the building. Now they’re happy to announce that they’re open again for carryout customers only.
Beavercreek police searching for porch package thief
BEAVERCREEK, Ohio (WKEF) -- Police are asking for the public’s help after a series of packages were stolen off of porches throughout Beavercreek, Friday afternoon. The Beavercreek Police Department made a social media post asking for the public's help in identifying the suspect who is wanted for stealing packages off of porches in the City of Beavercreek, as well as surrounding cities.
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