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State Highway Patrol on the lookout for drunken, impaired drivers
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is urging drivers to make safe choices over the Labor Day weekend. As part of statewide holiday enforcement efforts, troopers will be focusing on getting drunken and drugged drivers off the road. “Everyone traveling Ohio’s roads plays a part in keeping them safe this Labor Day,” said Col. Charles A. Jones, patrol superintendent. “By planning ahead and designating a sober driver, you contribute to making our roadways secure for all.” During the 2023 Labor Day holiday weekend, 24 people were killed in 23 crashes. Of those, 17 fatalities involved alcohol or drugs. In 11 of the fatalities where safety belts were available, 10 people were unbelted.
Ohio Elections Commission exonerates Pick. Co. GOP, Sheriff's candidate
Ohio Elections Commission voted 7 to 0 to clear the Pickaway County Republican Party, Ohio Republican Party, and Sheriff Matthew Hafey of alleged wrongdoing in the 2024 primary. The Elections Commission, which enforces Ohio’s campaign law, held a hearing Thursday, to review a complaint filed by Dale Thomas, who unsuccessfully challenged the incumbent sheriff in the Republican primary in March. Thomas asserted in his complaint that the use of the...
Seafood chain abruptly closed ‘unprofitable’ Ohio location, plans 22 other closures this week
We’re sorry to report the bad news – there’s one less place in Ohio for those famous cheddar bay biscuits, and 22 less nationally. Back in May, the national seafood chain Red Lobster filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing a series of missteps, such as making the $20 all-you-can-eat shrimp a permanent menu feature, instead of just an annual, limited-time offer, which cost the company $11 million.
Ohio Supreme Court shoots down PUCO’s delay tactic that’s cost utility customers hundreds of millions
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Supreme Court disallowed the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio’s practice of granting itself extra time to reconsider its rulings – a custom that, by one calculation, has cost Ohio ratepayers $273 million since 2009. The Supreme Court’s 4-2 ruling on Tuesday came...
Greenville football game start time pushed back to 8:00 pm
GREENVILLE – Due to expected high temperatures this afternoon and early evening, the start time for tonight’s Varsity Football game at Troy has been pushed back one hour. Kickoff is now scheduled for 8:00 pm. (Greenville Athletic Director Aaron Shaffer)
Sheetz to open 9th local store in a year Tuesday on Ohio 725 east of Dayton Mall
Gas station-convenience store-restaurant chain Sheetz will open its new location in Washington Twp. on Tuesday as part of its Ohio expansion. The store will open to the public at 8 a.m. Tuesday, with other festivities for the business at 821 Miamisburg Centerville Road set to start outside the store at 9 a.m. with multiple prizes to be awarded, according to the company.
LIST: Miami Valley cities, townships alter office hours for Labor Day
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — As the Labor Day holiday approaches, many areas in the Miami Valley are adjusting hours accordingly. From trash collections happening a day later than usual, to city offices closing entirely, 2 NEWS compiled a list of cities and townships that will alter operations for Labor Day.
North Star BlueScope Steel to Elevate Energy Strategy & Sustainability Goals at Delta Mini-Mill
North Star BlueScope Steel is set to advance its energy strategy and sustainability goals at its Delta, Ohio, mini-mill through a new partnership with GridBeyond. This collaboration will integrate GridBeyond’s advanced energy management technologies to manage up to 90 MW of energy, with plans to expand to 200 MW. The initiative focuses on improving grid balancing, boosting profitability, and significantly reducing carbon emissions.
Reds' once celebrated trade deadline decision has blown up in Nick Krall's face
The Cincinnati Reds made two deals ahead of the July 30th trade deadline. The Reds shipped Lucas Sims to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for teenage pitcher Ovis Portes and also dealt Opening Day starter Frankie Montas to the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for Jakob Junis and Joey Wiemer.
Ohio abortion clinics are offering same-day procedures with the end of a 24-hour waiting period: Today in Ohio
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- After a Franklin County judge issued a ruling blocking the state’s 24-hour waiting period before abortions, Ohio clinics have begun offering same-day abortions. We’re talking about the change brought by voters’ embrace of a constitutional right to abortion on Today in Ohio. Listen online...
Lady Wave volleyball earns fourth straight win
GREENVILLE – The Lady Wave wasted little time defeating the visiting Stebbins Lady Indians 3-0 in Thursday night MVL action. “It was nice we could play everybody tonight,” said Greenville head coach Michelle Hardesty. The Greenville varsity girls handily took the opening set 25-7, setting the tone for...
Wright State medical school starts new fellowship for addiction care
A new program at Wright State University aims to help those struggling with substance use disorder by training physicians to provide addiction care. The Addiction Medicine Fellowship Program at the university's Boonshoft School of Medicine will begin this year. It’s a program to support those at risk and in recovery...
Second Dayton woman nabbed for $2,000 theft at sporting goods store in Butler County
BUTLER COUNTY, Ohio (WKEF) --A second Dayton woman was arrested in connection to thefts at a sporting goods store back on Aug. 21. Sheriff Richard K. Jones says Jhon’Nae Deshelle Smith, 26, of Dayton was taken into custody with the help of Dayton Police Department and the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force on Thursday, Aug. 29. Smith was located during a traffic stop initiated by the marshals fugitive task force just off of Lyndhurst Avenue in Dayton.
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