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Body found in Maumee River near downtown Toledo
TOLEDO, Ohio — Crews from Toledo Fire and Rescue were working to recover a body from the Maumee River near downtown Toledo on Saturday afternoon. The call came in around 3:30 p.m. TFRD says the body of an adult was found near the 100 block of North Summit Street...
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In 1874, in the wake of the War, erasure, trauma, and namelessness haunt civilians and veterans, renegades and wanderers, freedmen and runaways. Twelve-year-old ConaLee, the adult in her family for as long as she can remember, finds herself on a buckboard journey with her mother, Eliza, who hasn’t spoken in more than a year. They arrive at the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum in West Virginia, delivered to the hospital’s entrance by a war veteran who has forced himself into their world. There, far from family, a beloved neighbor, and the mountain home they knew, they try to reclaim their lives.
Primrose Retirement Communities celebrates 35 years of service with ribbon cutting
MARION, Ohio (MARION COUNTY NOW)—Primrose Retirement Communities, a leading provider of senior living facilities, celebrated its 35th anniversary on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its Marion location. The event was held in collaboration with the Marion Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors and was followed by a reception at the Primrose Pub.
Ohio: Multiple Rounds of Thunderstorms Expected Next Week
Cleveland, OH – Ohio is set to experience multiple rounds of thunderstorms next week, following a dry and sunny weekend. A high-pressure system will maintain control through Sunday, ensuring clear skies and warm temperatures. However, a significant shift in the weather pattern is anticipated as a warm front moves in on Monday, bringing increased humidity and setting the stage for stormy conditions.
Western Pennsylvania, Eastern Ohio Awaits Isolated Showers
Pittsburgh, PA – Residents in Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio should prepare for a warm weekend with scattered showers, as a weak disturbance is expected to pass through the region. According to the US National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA, elevated probabilities of rain showers will be focused south of...
Ohio lawmakers look to stop foreign entity land buys
(The Center Square) – A bill expected to be taken up by the Ohio House later this year would stop specific foreign countries from buying land near an Ohio military installation or critical infrastructure. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Terry Johnson, R-McDermott, already passed the Senate with just one no vote and no opposition testimony in committee. "It is absurd to think that our adversaries can purchase land within close...
Public Alert Issued After Foreign Meat, Poultry Illegally Shipped to Ohio
According to the USDA meat and poultry products from this country aren't even eligible to be exported to the United States. A public health alert was just issued by the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) after a routine inspection found illegal meat and poultry products. As far as...
Lucas County Children Services running out of money, adding levy to November ballot
TOLEDO, Ohio — Lucas County voters in November will see a 1.5-mill levy on the ballot for Lucas County Children Services. LCCS Executive Director Randy Muth said the agency is in dire need of money, so if this new levy doesn't pass, there will be financial cuts. Since the agency is predicted to be operating in the red by the end of 2025, Muth said it's necessary to ask taxpayers to help in the short term.
11 Investigates: Sandusky County judge accused of sexualizing courthouse workplace
FREMONT, Ohio — The Sandusky County Common Pleas Court staff is following the recommendations of a Columbus human resources consulting firm after two employees filed discriminatory harassment complaints against Judge Jon Ickes and his bailiff, Candice Talbott. 11 Investigates has learned that both employees accused Ickes of often using...
Driver sentenced to prison for crash in Dundee that claimed passenger's life
MONROE — An Ohio man has been sentenced to at least 17 years in prison for leading police on a lengthy pursuit that ended with a fiery crash in downtown Dundee that claimed his passenger's life. Kim Lynn Fitch Jr. 32, of Napoleon, Ohio, had fled a traffic stop...
Bond reduced for Adrian pastor accused of molesting boys
ADRIAN — A retired Adrian pastor who is accused of molesting two boys had his bond reduced by one-third Thursday, as his attorney and a prosecutor argued whether he poses a threat to anyone in the community. Investigators are learning of possible additional victims of alleged sexual abuse by Michael Ronald Goble dating back to 1984, Lenawee County Assistant Prosecutor Phebie McClure told Lenawee County District Judge Laura J. Schaedler. Whether any of those can be charged...
Global tech outage impacting families’ ability to get needed support from state programs
A major technology outage is causing big problems for companies around the world, impacting everything from airlines to hospitals. It’s also making it harder for people across Ohio and in the Miami Valley to put food on the table to feed their families.
Jac Nickles scores first GLSS win at Limaland
LIMA, Ohio (July 19, 2024) — After being postponed twice due to weather, the ‘Run For The Rabbit’, the annual event honoring the memory of Limaland favorite Travis “The Rabbit” Miller, was held at Limaland Motorsports park Friday night under beautiful weather conditions. The second...
Anna grad Simpson earns Rush Limbaugh Foundation scholarship
ANNA — Aaron Simpson, a recent graduate of Anna High School, has been awarded the Rush Limbaugh Foundation American Hero Scholarship. The Rush Limbaugh Foundation website states that, “The American Hero Scholarship is available to those whose parent, grandparent, or guardian is a current or former U.S. Military service member or first responder.
Richland County restaurant inspections: The latest reports and critical violations
Richland Public Health's food services program is the licensing and inspection department for food service operations, temporary and mobile food services, vending locations and retail food establishments. "When a health code violation is observed, education regarding the issue is provided to the operator and corrective measures are provided," according to the department.
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