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For years, Springfield has invited immigrants to move and settle there. Now the city fights for existence.
Springfield, Ohio – Usually a peaceful city with about 60,000 residents, Springfield has become well-known nationally following Mayor Rob Rue’s recent request on national television for federal help. The little community is struggling with a significant population growth linked to an inflow of Haitian migrants pushing public services to their limits.
Historic Masonic Lodge to undergo sidewalk repairs
WILMINGTON — The historic Masonic Lodge in downtown Wilmington is set to undergo sidewalk repairs starting in August. During the Clinton County Commissioners’ meeting on Monday, Alex Beres, executive director of the Port Authority and Wilmington Air Park, announced the construction timeline for the new sidewalk. The repairs are scheduled to begin sometime after the “Rock the Block” event and, while the entire project is expected to last about five weeks, the actual construction work will take approximately 10 days. The sixth edition of the much-anticipated “Rock the Block” is scheduled for July 26 and 27.
Fight to increase Ohio minimum wage will continue into 2025
TOLEDO, Ohio — A $15 minimum wage could be coming to Ohio. There are currently two minimum wages in the state. The sub-minimum wage for tipped workers is $5.25. The broader minimum wage is $10.45. Efforts to get a wage increase on the 2024 ballot failed. One Fair Wage,...
Yost rejects proposed amendment for no title
(The Center Square) – A plan to ask Ohio voters to strip away immunity from government and public employees for civil rights violations didn’t make it past the first step. Attorney General Dave Yost rejected a petition for a constitutional amendment because it did not contain a title. “The lack of a title alone provides sufficient cause to reject the submitted petition, and the petition is rejected on that basis,”...
Report of wires down on Emmons Road in Oregonia
OREGONIA, Ohio — There is a report of wires down on Emmons Road in Oregonia. It was reported in the 5100 block of the road at 11:38 a.m. Warren County Fire crews are responding to the scene. Click the video player above to watch other morning headlines from WLWT...
Commissioners proclaim July 20 E.L. McClain Day
The Highland County Board of Commissioners proclaimed Saturday, July 20, 2024, to be Edward Lee McClain Day in the Village of Greenfield and Highland County. Pictured are (l-r) Dave Daniels, John Wilson, Brad Roades and Terry Britton. The Highland County Board of Commissioners proclaimed Saturday, July 20, 2024, to be...
Kings Island set to start Grand Carnivale with summer celebration of global cultures
MASON, Ohio (WKRC) - Kings Island is slated to set to start its Grand Carnivale celebration Saturday, July 20. The international festival will feature live music, and unique food and beverages from cultures around the world including China, France, Germany, Italy and Spain. Alongside the festivities, Kings Island will host...
Take some ‘Moments with Mary’
After a successful partnership with art collector John Kohan to put on the East Meets West exhibit in 2023, the Marian Library is hosting another exhibit from the same Sacred Art Pilgrim collection. The exhibit, Moments with Mary, which opened July 15 and runs through Nov. 1, features intimate portraits of the Virgin Mother by women artists from around the world.
Allegiant Announces New Nonstop Service From Melbourne Orlando International Airport to Cincinnati
BREVARD COUNTY • MELBOURNE, FLORIDA – Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT) today announced eight new nonstop routes to 13 cities around the country, including a new route from Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB) to Cincinnati, Ohio via Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG). Launching in November, Allegiant’s new Cincinnati...
Ohio gas prices fell from last week: See how much here
State gas prices fell for the second consecutive week and reached an average of $3.28 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week's price of $3.39 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has fallen about 16 cents since...
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