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DeWine orders flags lowered for fallen Ohio officer
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WDTN) — Governor DeWine has ordered flags to be lowered following the death of a Cleveland police officer. DeWine announced in a press release that flags should be flown at half-staff in honor of the life and service of officer Jamieson Ritter. This order applies to all public buildings and grounds throughout Cuyahoga […]
Matters of Graves Importance: Fourth of July packed with things to do
Happy Fourth of July week Chillicothe! Check out these upcoming events to add even more sparks to your holiday. Be safe my friends. Nothing beats a good ‘ole fish fry and the Harrison Township Fire & Rescue Department and Association’s annual one will start at Walnut Creek Campground and Resorts at 11 a.m. Stop by early before they sell out. Danbarry Cinemas Free Summer Movies Series on this holiday is Wonka and it begins at 10 a.m. Doors will open one hour before showtime and the concession stand will be open. No tickets are needed. Seats are limited and not guaranteed so arrive early. No outside food or drink permitted.
Showers taper off, few storms Friday before a break from humidity
A disturbance moving along a stalled-out frontal boundary near the I-70 corridor brought showers and storms earlier this afternoon, which knocked down temperatures from the upper 80s to the upper 70s,, but the humidity remains uncomfortable.
Parts of Ohio and West Virginia issued warnings about potential scams involving the adoption of monkeys
Primate enthusiasts in Ohio and West Virginia are being alerted to a possible scam involving an online company advertising the breeding and selling of exotic monkeys. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) serving the Canton Region and Greater West Virginia Area has received numerous complaints against a company based in Canton, Ohio, named General Monkeys For Adoption.
Pittsburgh Police investigating late-night shooting in Mt. Washington
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Pittsburgh Police are investigating after a man was shot in the back in the city's Mt. Washington neighborhood.Police say that officers responded to an 11-round ShotSpotter alert for the area of Estella Avenue around 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday night.A short time later, a man who had been shot in the back drove himself to the nearby medic station off of Proctor Way in the nearby Allentown neighborhood.He was taken to the hospital by medics and was last listed in stable condition.Police say when he drove himself to the medic station, he had a 5-year-old child in the backseat of his vehicle. She was not hurt and was reconnected with her family.According to police, a dark-colored Dodge Durango was seen leaving the scene.Detectives from the Violent Crime Unit are handling the investigation into the shooting and anyone with any information is asked to call 412-323-7800.
Decreasing clouds, showers this evening just in time for fireworks
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - It was an uncharacteristically gloomy 4th with occasional showers/drizzle. This, paired with sky-high humidity and highs near 80º made it feel positively tropical! While that part of the forecast won’t be changing much tonight for the many fireworks displays in store, showers and cloud coverage will decrease as the evening progresses. Northeast Indiana and Northwest Ohio will be free from any relentless rain or wind after sunset, even if an isolated shower/pop up can’t be completely ruled out due to the aforementioned humid conditions.
Winning $138 million Powerball ticket sold in Miami Valley
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — One lucky Miami Valley resident scored big in a recent Powerball drawing. A jackpot-winning ticket was sold in Huber Heights, according to the Ohio Lottery. The Powerball jackpot totaled $138,000,000 in the July 3 drawing. The lucky winner matched all five numbers plus Powerball on an auto-pick ticket. The winning ticket […]
3 home health providers to pay $4.5M to settle kickback allegations
Home health companies Guardian Health Care, Gem City Home Care and Care Connection of Cincinnati have agreed to pay $4.5 million to settle claims they provided kickbacks to physicians and assisted living facilities for Medicare referrals. From 2013 to 2022, the three companies, along with their owner, Evolution Health, allegedly...
Ohio Property Taxes: 60% of Homeowners Struggle to Afford – Auditor Michael Stinziano Advocates for Reform
Michael Stinziano, Franklin County Auditor, advocates for legislative changes in Ohio to ease property tax burdens for homeowners, proposing reforms like expanding the Homestead Exemption and introducing measures such as property tax circuit breakers and a deferral program for those facing financial challenges. Franklin County Auditor Michael Stinziano Urges Legislative Reforms for Ohio Property Taxes […]
Skyline up for top 10 regional fast food chain by USA Today readers
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Skyline Chili is in the running once again for a top ten regional fast food chain by USA Today readers. Voting ends at noon on Monday. The top 10 restaurants will be announced on July 17. “This chain of Cincinnati-style chili eateries started up in Ohio 75...
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