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New Ohio law to impose tougher penalties on hooning and police chases
DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- 90 days from now a new law will be in effect that will crack down on hooning and police chases across Ohio. Representative Phil Plummer and Dayton Fraternal Order of Police President Sgt. Kyle Thomas agree that House Bill 56 was much needed in order to provide harsher penalties to those who lead police chases, and to those who engage in hooning or reckless driving.
Be Alert for Spotted Lanternflies
Struggling with Lanternflies? Spotted lanternflies are being spotted everywhere in Northeast Ohio! This insect is a serious invasive pest that feeds on sap from over 70 different plant species. Spotted lanternflies can negatively impact our agriculture, economy, and everyday life through the honeydew they excrete, which eventually turns into mold.
RISE FFA Career Program plants seeds for success
At the 96th Ohio FFA Convention in May, Sunrise Cooperative announced its 2024 class of new hires for the RISE FFA Career Program. Following an application and interview process, Sunrise hired 12 graduating seniors full-time. The program was developed to encourage employment with Sunrise Cooperative immediately following high school graduation. Sunrise is an agricultural and energy cooperative with locations across Ohio.
Ohio works to remedy skilled trade shortage with incarcerated youth initiative
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Ohio is working to remedy a shortage of skilled trade employees by providing resources for incarcerated juveniles to start careers in fields such as construction or welding once they are released. The Ohio Department of Youth Services and Department of Commerce have partnered to educate incarcerated youth about skilled trade career […]
‘It’s frustrating because we’re split in half.’ Ohio counties cut into 2 congressional districts
Tuscarawas County is a county divided. The northeastern Ohio county is split into two congressional districts — the 6th district and the 12th district. “It’s frustrating because we’re split in half,” said Tuscarawas Democratic Party Chair Gail Garbrandt. “People don’t know what part of the county’s in six and what part of it’s in 12. […]
Ohio A.G. Files Suit Against Fairfield County Contractor
Article Presented By Hometown-Motors, Inc. (Lancaster, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is suing a Village of Bremen contractor accused of pocketing almost $11,000 in payments from three consumers but not completing the work. The lawsuit – filed in Fairfield County Common Pleas Court against Jeff Grimes and...
3rd Annual Callie’s Giving Heart Foundation Pool Party set to bring community together
VERSAILLES – Callie’s Giving Heart Foundation is thrilled to announce the third annual pool party, scheduled for Saturday, July 27 at the Versailles Community Pool from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. This beloved event is free to the community and aims to celebrate community support while raising awareness for congenital heart defects (CHD).
Allen County Agriculture Hall of Fame honors class of 2024
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - A banquet Thursday night honored some of the most influential people in Ohio's biggest industry. Five individuals were inducted into the Allen County Agriculture Hall of Fame for their decades of success and hard work. All proceeds from the evening's ticket sales are donated to the Allen County Junior Fair, a program many inductees participated in themselves and continue to support today.
Veterans honored on Shelby County Fair
SIDNEY — The Shelby County Fair honored veterans on Monday with a program hosted by the Shelby County Veterans Services. Judy Johnson, retired Army and Vice President of the Veterans Service Commission, welcomed veterans, their families, and the community to the 42nd annual Veterans Day at the Shelby County Fair. Her father, William “Smoky” Higgins, established the first Veterans Day at the Fair and she was glad to continue the tradition.
Smith to headline Auglaize County Fair
Jul. 25—WAPAKONETA — The Auglaize County Fair will have a full schedule of events featuring entertainment, arts, food, animals, pageants, rides and competitions starting this weekend, but the big show will be the final day featuring country singer Connor Smith. Tickets cost $10 for general admission, but children age 9 and under are free. Tickets include all free entertainment, gospel tent and ...
16-year-old leads troopers on high speed pursuit on I-75 before crashing stolen vehicle
LIMA, Ohio (WTVG) - A 16-year-old allegedly driving a stolen Chevy Impala led police on a high speed chase starting just before midnight Thursday. Ohio State Highway Patrol spotted the vehicle traveling north on I-75 near Lima. That tried to pull it over, but the driver would attempt to evade them for 11 miles before striking another vehicle and rolling several times in the median.
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