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Village council discusses food truck regulations
MECHANICSBURG — The Mechanicsburg Village Council met on Monday, June 17 in regular session in the municipal building. Mayor Jason Adelsberger was not present. Owners of a food truck were present at the meeting. They were there to discuss the arrangements they have made with the owner of the old Grandma’s Pizza building located at 300 West Main Street. Discussion was had amongst council regarding the lack of rules/regulations and permitting the village currently has on food trucks in general. Ultimately it was decided that more information was needed on how to proceed, and a request was made for the planning commission to meet and make decisions on rules and regulations regarding food trucks. Temporary allowance of the particular food truck in question was approved.
Crews on scene of explosion, fire reported on Butterworth Road in Maineville
MAINEVILLE, Ohio — An explosion was reported on Butterworth Road in Maineville. It was reported in the 8600 block of the road. Emergency crews are on scene. There are also multiple reports of a large fire in the area. The road is reportedly closed. Alternate routes are advised. No...
Tiffin’s Ritz Players to cap off 40th season with ‘The Wizard of Oz’
TIFFIN — The Wizard of Oz will be the curtain call for the Tiffin-based Ritz Players’ 40th anniversary season. From Rumors to Steel Magnolias, each of this season’s productions have been encore shows of plays or musicals that the Ritz Players put on sometime in the last four decades. It’s not just audiences who remember the hits. Ritz Players board member and Tiffin youth services librarian Joan Ledwedge is tracking down each former cast member, inviting them to an after-show party to reminisce about their time in the Players.
Red, White, and Blue Ash: Rainy conditions not stopping Cincinnati from celebrating Fourth of July
BLUE ASH, Ohio — As storms rolled through Cincinnati Thursday, you'd think that would stop people from celebrating their Fourth of July outside. The rain didn't stop the thousands at the annual "Red, White, and Blue Ash" celebration. Robert Eustice got out to Summit Park early Thursday morning. "We...
Tree fire reported on Windham Avenue in Avondale
CINCINNATI — A tree fire has been reported on Windham Avenue in Avondale. Units from the Cincinnati Fire Department are responding to the scene. The extent of the damages is unknown at this time. Click the video player above to watch other headlines from WLWT News 5. This story...
Bengals roll with new QB in NFL re-draft exercise
The Cincinnati Bengals don’t usually fare well in the offseason exercise known as “re-draft” mock drafts. Generally, re-drafts that are a fun way to shake up the league and fill some dull offseason space have the Bengals picking later in the first round — meaning another team swipes Joe Burrow very early.
Greater Cincinnati school that closed after 100 years to be repurposed into new academy
CHEVIOT, Ohio (WKRC) - A new school is set to open in the old Saint Martin's School building in Cheviot. Cincinnati Technology Academy will move its classes from its current space on Glenway Avenue in East Price Hill. Work was recently completed on the building to wire each classroom for...
Every Cincinnati Bengals head coach ever: Full list
The Cincinnati Bengals are a proud organization with a long and storied history. No, that history doesn't include a Super Bowl victory, yet, but it does include 16 playoff appearances, 11 division championship, three conference championships and a plethora of All-Pros. Over the course of that history, the Bengals have had a total of 10 different head coaches, starting with Paul Brown in 1968 and continuing through present day with Zac Taylor, who took over for Marvin Lewis in 2019. Taylor is currently entering his sixth season in the role, which makes him one of the more tenured coaches in...
Tri-State fiscal officer abruptly quits after council rejects her separation agreement
COLLEGE CORNER, Ohio (WXIX) - The top financial official of this small village of just under 400 residents has abruptly quit after council members recently rejected her proposed separation agreement. FOX19 NOW first reported on April 15 that College Corner Fiscal Officer Jennifer Woods has a contract setting her annual...
Lead detected in water at Cincinnati health clinic that serves city's poor
Tap water from multiple locations inside Cincinnati's Bobbie Sterne Health Center in Over-the-Rhine contains lead at levels that are higher than acceptable limits. The health center, which serves thousands of poor men, women and children every year, confirmed Wednesday that the Cincinnati Health Department and the Greater Cincinnati Water Works discovered the lead after testing 55 water sources throughout the clinic.
UPS employee at Maumee distribution center finds apparent noose in workspace 5 years after racism class action lawsuit
MAUMEE, Ohio — "'You belong at UPS'" is what the shipping company calls its rallying cry, promising a diverse and inclusive workplace. But one employee at Maumee's UPS Distribution Center, who asked to remain anonymous out of fear of retaliation, said his experience is completely different. "We found a...
Columbus weather: Drought conditions continue, but more rain on the way
Despite welcome showers last week, much of Ohio remains in drought conditions, according to the latest analysis from the U.S. Drought Monitor. Franklin County is seeing moderate drought conditions across most of the county, with abnormally dry conditions in the northeast corner, according to a map from the U.S. Drought Monitor released Wednesday....
Animals, rides and more bring visitors to the Franklin County Fair
The Ohio State Fair starts near the end of the month, but you can get your fix a bit early at the Franklin County Fair, which is slated for July 15-21. In addition to the requisite food and rides, visitors can enjoy the crowning of fair royalty, a variety of exhibits, tractor pulls, an ice-cream social, story times and touch-a-truck for kids, assorted eating contests and much more.
Kenton Middle School Cross Country Team to Kick Off 2024 Season on Monday
The Kenton Middle School Cross Country team will kick off the 2024 season on Monday, July 8th at 7:00a.m. at the Fieldhouse near Kenton High School. Their summer training will be Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 7:00a.m. to 8:30a.m. starting on July 8th and going until to August 2nd. Additional...
150th Basic Peace Officer Training Class Graduates in Columbus on Wednesday
Each of the members of the 150th Basic Peace Officer Training Class, representing various Ohio law enforcement agencies, graduated and received Basic Peace Officer Certification and a Certificate of Completion from the Ohio State Highway Patrol Training Academy at their graduation in Columbus on Wednesday. The 44 graduates will assume duties as peace officers for 31 Ohio agencies.
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