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Hamilton County secures $100 million funds
COLUMBUS –State Rep. Cecil Thomas (D-Cincinnati) announced the June 26 passage of House Bill (HB) 2, the state’s biennial state capital budget, in both the Ohio House of Representatives and Senate. The record-setting $6.2 billion investment makes appropriations for state-owned infrastructure, colleges, universities and school districts as well as other community projects.
Autism Awareness Firework Show makes tradition more inclusive
SPENCERVILLE, Ind. (WANE) – The annual Autism Firework Awareness Show is on Saturday with with fireworks picked to be more “toned-down” for anyone who is noise sensitive. Attendees are welcome to stay outside for the show or are able to go inside the bright blue Young house...
U.S. Supreme Court sides with Henry County jeweler
NAPOLEON — The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a Henry County jeweler’s claim that police can be sued for filing an unsubstantiated charge leading to arrest even if other charges in the same case were deemed appropriate for prosecution. By a 6-3 vote, the nation’s high court overturned a ruling from the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati and found that because a felony money-laundering charge may have been the reason Jascha Chiaverini spent nearly four days in the Henry County jail, he had the right to sue the Napoleon Police Department, several of its officers, the...
NORTHWEST STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION PRESENTS $1,010,000 CHECK TO BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The Northwest State Community College Board of Trustees met in regular session on Friday, June 21st at the Archbold campus. After roll call, Robbin Wilcox, NSCC Executive Director for Development & NSCC Foundation and Foundation Board representative Kevin Whitlock presented the Board with a check in the amount of $1,010,000. The money is designated for student scholarships, equipment, outreach programs and student support efforts.
Lucas County Canine Care and Control is asking the public to step up
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Summer is anything but relaxing for dog shelters. Especially, around Independence Day. Lucas County Canine Care and Control (LC4) said from July 1-4, it picked up 36 stray dogs. But, from Memorial Day to July 4, LC4 recorded 395 intakes, compared to 338 that same time...
LYONS VILLAGE COUNCIL: MCS Manufacturing Closing; Funding For Village Discussed
MCS Manufacturing … The company located on County Road 10-3 will soon close its doors as announced at the Lyons Village Council Meeting. The Lyons Village Council held their meeting on Monday, July 1st. The meeting began at 7:00 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance, before members moved on to discuss the following items.
Revitalizing Toledo's Black downtown: Leaders working to create historic district around Dorr Street Corridor
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Robert Smith said the African American Legacy Project began without a single display, photograph, or artifact. Now, 20 years later, it hosts thousands of pieces preserving Toledo’s African American history, particularly its history on Dorr Street. “Neighborhoods that were associated with Dorr Street, they were...
'He's been stolen': Family finds support dealing with dad's dementia
While many fondly reminisce about their father teaching them to drive, quite the opposite, high school Principal Taylor Gerhardt recently reflected on the day he had to tell his dad he could no longer drive. “He would get in his truck and just go, and no one knew where he was,” Mr. Gerhardt said of his dad, Dan, 77, who was diagnosed with dementia. One of the most difficult experiences he had with his dad was convincing him to relinquish his driving privileges. “I made him come with me to a licensed, trained individual through the licensing bureau. There's a way to get a diagnosis as far as if you are able to drive,” he said. “He always seemed to listen to the advice of officials and really, this was the only way we could get Dad to not sneak the car keys and get out.”
Plenty of shopping and historic tractors at annual Old Fashioned Farmers Days in Van Wert
VAN WERT, OH (WLIO) - Farmers from around the region gathered in Van Wert to show off both modern and historical tractors. Over 150 tractors are on display at the 48th annual Old Fashioned Farmers Days, some of them close to 100 years old. The weekend also includes a flea market, food vendors, live music, and plenty of events like thresher demonstrations and tractor pulls throughout each day. The event is a great way to celebrate agricultural heritage and teach people how far the industry has come in the last few decades.
Coalition hosts petition signing for West Dayton hospital
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — In West Dayton, community leaders are gearing up for the upcoming election. The Clergy Community Coalition is still pushing to make healthcare services more accessible after the closing of Good Samaritan Hospital in 2018. Now, they want to put it on the ballot. The clergy community coalition wants to get their […]
City of Dayton offering tree planting program
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Residents in the city of Dayton could be eligible for trees to be planted outside of their residence. The city is offering street trees to be planted outside of homes. According to the city, the trees are required to be planted in the public right-of-way. The sites of the trees have […]
11-Year-Old Chelsea Resident to Represent Midwest at National Scottish Highland Dance Competition
Chelsea’s Sophia Demaagd is headed to the U.S. National Scottish Highland Dance Championship after winning the 10-12 age group in the Midwest Regional Competition. Sophia, an 11-year-old home school student who just finished sixth grade, started dance lessons when she was 3.5 years old. Sophia was inspired by her older sister who started Highland Dancing after seeing it at a family visit to the Alma Highland Festival and Games. Sophia took part in her first competition at age four.
Walmart looks to add merchandise from Ohio entrepreneurs to stores
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Small businesses in Ohio have a chance to get their items in retail store locations. Until July 15, entrepreneurs and small business owners in Ohio can submit an application to have a chance at getting products on the shelves of Sam’s Club and Walmart locations. For items to be considered, they […]
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