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The Buckeye Flame is growing and glowing
The Buckeye Flame, the only Ohio newsroom dedicated exclusively to LGBTQ+ issues, is making waves. Driving the news: Staff writer H.L. Comeriato last week was named the 2024 recipient of the Sarah Pettit Memorial Award by the Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists (NLGJA). The award honors the journalist of the year...
‘The best version of myself’: Stivers grad, Miss Ohio USA 2024, competes in Miss USA pageant soon
Miss Ohio USA Macy Hudson, a 2017 Stivers School for the Arts graduate, is feeling confident, determined and grateful as she prepares to compete in the 73rd Miss USA pageant, which will take place Aug. 4 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. “I’m hoping for the very best but...
Sixth Circuit tosses parent group’s challenge to Ohio school district’s pronoun policy
(CN) — A Sixth Circuit panel ruled in favor of a suburban Columbus, Ohio, school district on Monday, upholding its protections for transgender students. The Olentangy Local School District's anti-harassment policies and code of conduct bar discrimination based on "sexual orientation and transgender identity." The national conservative group Parents Defending Education argued in their May 2023 lawsuit that these policies mandated the use of transgender students' preferred pronouns and violated the First Amendment.
Biden expected to sign Sen. Brown’s All-American Flag Act
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - American flags purchased by the federal government will soon be required to be completely produced and manufactured in the United States. President Joe Biden is expected to sign a bill soon with the new mandate. The government had previously only been required to buy flags that...
DCP at the helm of Gathering at Garst
GREENVILLE — The Gathering at Garst is under new management, but there was still a lot of fun and food to be had. Visitors to the Gathering at Garst were able to see a lot of familiar events, hear great music, see great art, take a step back in time at the encampment, and enjoy shopping at great artisan tents.
Greenville soccer programs shows growth at Alumni Day
GREENVILLE — After different venue changes, the Greenville boys and girls soccer programs still got to host their Alumni Day on July 27 at the field behind Greenville High School. Greenville girls soccer head coach John Tabler said all summer long, the programs had to adjust due to the...
Annie Oakley Festival completes 60th event
GREENVILLE — The Annie Oakley Days Festival celebrated its 60th anniversary at this year’s event and organizers were pleased with how the event was received this year. As always, one of the highlights of the festival always takes place before the festival even begins. The crowning of 2024 Miss Annie Oakley took place on Thursday. This year’s winner was Lauren Wright. This list of previous winners goes all the way back to 1966. The contest is unique in that the contestants are not judged. The winner is determined by skill. Whoever can hit a balloon target from the furthest distance with a BB gun is the winner.
‘A food lover’s dream come true’: Dayton Food Truck Association rally at fairgrounds this weekend
The Dayton Food Truck Association is soon hosting an inaugural rally at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds. Guests can expect 30 food trucks and 11 other vendors on Saturday, Aug. 3, including cottage bakers and art and craft merchants. “It’s going to be a food lover’s dream come true,” said Dayton...
Hot and humid weather likely through Thursday
DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- Today is likely to clear during the afternoon and evening pushing temperatures into the upper 80s. With humidity factored in, it will feel like the 90s. A wave is possible tonight although it may weaken enough that showers fall apart before reaching the Miami Valley. Wednesday...
Ohio mother sentenced after severely malnourished toddler found gasping for air
XENIA, Ohio (TCN) -- A 26-year-old mother will spend seven to 10.5 years in prison in an "extreme case of child abuse" after her 3-year-old daughter was found malnourished and covered with bug bites in a filthy apartment. The Greene County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office announced that a judge handed down...
Reds manager David Bell was outsmarted vs. Rays and it may ultimately cost him his job
It seems as if every time the Cincinnati Reds underperform, fans want to blame manager David Bell for the team's poor play. However, more times than not, it comes down to execution, not necessary managerial decision-making. Managers are oftentimes given too much blame when things go wrong, and not enough...
New COTA CEO salary higher than most peer cities' transit chiefs
As the Central Ohio Transit Authority asks Columbus-area voters for more funding this November, its new chief executive officer is already raking in more money than any other public transportation leader in Ohio. Monica Tellez-Fowler earns an annual base salary of $363,825, which is more than what the transportation agency leaders in Cleveland,...
Early harvest continues with peaches, apples, grapes: Don’t wait or they’ll be gone
CLEVELAND, Ohio --If you love local, seasonal fruit, pay attention. Starting with strawberries in May, fruit grown in Ohio has been coming into markets at least two weeks ahead of schedule. Ohio cherries are already over and peaches, which are usually ramping up about now, are well into their season....
Ohio OK’s more marijuana companies to operate in recreational market – including 4 testing labs
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Thirty-four Ohio medical marijuana businesses now have certificates of operation to expand into the recreational market, including the first four testing labs to receive permits. Twenty-four of these growers, processors and testing labs are new as of Friday. The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control initially granted...
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