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Northwest Ohio man shares firsthand account of assassination attempt at Trump rally
TOLEDO, Ohio — Videos of the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania last weekend are easy to find. But it's nothing compared to seeing the incident happen with your own eyes like Walbridge resident Tyler Dohar did. "Never in your wildest dreams...
Huggy Bear Campground kicks off annual all-weekend benefit for St. Jude Children's Hospital
MIDDLE POINT, OH (WLIO) - One local campground is continuing to contribute their time to a good cause with a weekend full of festivities. Huggy Bear Campground is hosting its annual 3-day fundraiser to support St. Jude Children's Hospital. The fun and games offered have helped raise over 1.7 million dollars since their start in 2012 with events like the silent auction and reverse raffle. While enjoying music and delicious food, you also have the chance to win a basket, camper, cash prize, and golf cart.
Thomas Edison's birthplace is now home to an incredible, unexpected modern renovation: 'We are not only embracing sustainability but also enriching the story of electricity'
The birthplace of Thomas Edison has moved into the new era of electricity with the installation of donated solar panels, according to Electrek. The Thomas Edison Birthplace Museum in the village of Milan, Ohio, is now a place where visitors can see solar power in action as they learn about Edison's contributions to powering America.
Mid 80s with cloud cover to wrap up the weekend, storms on the way
Another great day in the Miami Valley with low humidity, sunshine, and temperatures around 80 degrees. Tomorrow will be the same in terms of temperatures, but we will see partly to mostly cloudy skies through the day, with no rain in the forecast. Chances of storms arrive in the afternoon on Monday, isolated in nature, and highs in the mid 80s. Tuesday and Wednesday will feature the best chances of scattered storms this week, with temperatures cooling by the middle of the week to the lower to mid 80s. Storm chances taper off Friday, where the sun will return, and by Saturday, the upper 80s will return.
New Carlisle developments will add 600 homes
NEW CARLISLE- The city of New Carlisle is preparing for its first new housing boom since the 1960s, with two housing developments planning to add approximately 2,000 new residents over the next ten years. “The current population of New Carlisle is roughly 5,500,” City Manager Randy Bridge said. “We are...
Local church turns overgrown park into ideal hiking, fishing spot
David Schwieterman (in orange) points out the route the new trail takes around Fred Carter Park off Lakewood Drive, Bellefontaine. Jamison Thornton, right, was also instrumental in the work Vineyard Christian Fellowship put into making the park more accessible to the community. David Wilt (in blue) stopped by Friday to help as well. (EXAMINER PHOTO | SHARYN KOPF)
Setting the scene: Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo festival gets underway
Brock Behlke couldn't wait to get back to the Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival. "I only went for a day last year," the 22-year-old Mansfield resident said. "It was my first concert ever." A Wooster graduate, Behlke planned to be there for all three days of the festival, which kicked...
Dayton Softball Wins First A-10 Title & NCAA Berth in Record 2024 Season
The University of Dayton softball team had a remarkable 2024 season, clinching the program's first Atlantic 10 Championship title and securing a spot in the NCAA Tournament after finishing with a 33-21 overall record. The Flyers dominated with a nine-game winning streak and ended the season strongly by winning 12 of their last 14 games. In the A-10 Championship, they only needed three games to emerge as champions, defeating their opponents convincingly.
New deviled-egg flavor at the state fair will 'blow you away'
Ohio's final entry in the yearly battle for the nation's weirdest state-fair foods: bubblegum-flavored deviled eggs. The Ohio Poultry Association announced the last of seven deviled-egg flavors Thursday that it plans to serve up at the Ohio State Fair, which opens Wednesday in Columbus. They'll all be available at the association's "Devilishly Good Egg Stand" in the Taste of Ohio Pavilion & Beer Garden.
Groundbreaking of Ohio’s first Buc-ee’s set for August
HUBER HEIGHTS, Ohio (WDTN) — Ohio’s first Buc-ee’s is getting closer to reality. According to a Facebook post from Huber Height’s Mayor Jeff Gore, the official groundbreaking is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 8. Huber Heights’ planning commission unanimously approved Buc-ee’s nearly 700-page final report on May 14. The report outlined building plans, construction details and […]
Gibsonburg residents concerned about potential impact of CVS closure
GIBSONBURG, Ohio — The CVS pharmacy in the village of Gibsonburg is closing at the end of August, leaving residents in the community concerned. "It's a pillar of this community. It's a staple in our downtown", said Gibsonburg Mayor Steven Fought. The impacts can be varied, including higher costs...
Nickles victorious in Run For The Rabbit at Limaland
LIMA — After postponing twice due to weather, ‘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. Harrod’s Jac Nickles piloted his yellow No.31 to...
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