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Two-day Smart Pet Expo at fairgrounds to have breeders, vendors
Pet owners across the Dayton area will soon be celebrating their companions at the Smart Pet Expo. The event website states the event “was designed to offer pet enthusiasts the ability to purchase new pets from local breeders while socially engaging with other enthusiasts just like themselves.”. There will...
Lima schools cancels special meeting
LIMA — The Lima school board canceled a special board meeting that was to be held at 3 p.m. Friday. The board met in special session at 6:15 p.m. Thursday to review the superintendent and treasurer’s performance. A second meeting was planned for Friday before the board canceled.
COVID cases spike in Ohio as variants drive 'summer surge'
This summer's COVID-19 numbers are continuing to rise in a "summer surge" as Ohioans gather more for festivities and new variants emerge. In the spring and summer, FLiRT, which includes KP.1.1, KP.2 and KP.3, was the culprit behind increasing case numbers both statewide and nationally. Those remain dominant but a new strain, LB.1, has begun to...
Monday start for USDA rabies vaccine drops in the Valley
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced plans to distribute oral rabies vaccine bait for wildlife in the Valley. The distribution begins July 29th and will run through most of August. The bait is green, contained in a blister pack and scented. The smell attracts wild animals, who eat the bait and are then vaccinated against rabies.
Ohio’s sales tax holiday expands to 10 days and includes more items
Families looking to save money as they head back to school will want to plan their shopping during the state’s annual sales tax holiday — this year expanded to 10 days and including more items than ever before. Gov. Mike DeWine announced the 2024 expanded sales tax holiday will take place from 12 a.m. Tuesday through 11:59 p.m. Aug. 8. In conjunction with the Ohio General Assembly, Mr. DeWine expanded the event’s length to 10 days and will allow tax-free purchases made in person or online on all eligible items of up to $500. Previous sales tax holidays ran three days, included only school-related items, and offered much lower purchase price limits of $75 maximum on an item of clothing, and $20 per item of instructional material and school supplies.
Two juveniles shot near Waite High School on Saturday
TOLEDO, Ohio — Police and rescue crews converged around Waite High School in east Toledo on Saturday evening after two juveniles were shot. The shooting happened just after 8 p.m. near Morrison Dr. and 2nd Street. Toledo police say the victims suffered non-life-threatening injuries as a result of the...
The big event in Dayton this weekend is Free!
If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, I’ve got the perfect event. It’s the Dayton Celtic Festival by United Irish of Dayton. A place to immerse yourself in Celtic heritage, tradition and of course food. Festival Hours: Friday, July 26, 5.30 p.m -11 p.m Saturday,...
Anderson and Sherman wrap up points titles, while Dippman, Woodling and Heyder grab feature wins at Limaland
ELIDA — Limaland Motorsports Park held their 27th Annual Season Championship night presented by Alexander and Bebout on Friday night, with beautiful weather and a great field of cars on hand for the final points race of the season. Dylan Woodling of Warsaw Indiana won the DIRTcar UMP Modified...
Mega Millions jackpot worth $306 million: See the winning lottery numbers for July 26, 2024
CLEVELAND — Although nobody hit the $306 million jackpot in the Mega Millions drawing on Friday, July 26, 2024, lottery officials say there were thousands of other winners who hit smaller prizes throughout Ohio. SUBSCRIBE: Get the day's top headlines sent to your inbox each weekday morning with the...
Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania Brace for Weekend Heat
Pittsburgh, PA – Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania are set to experience a significant rise in temperatures this weekend, with highs reaching up to 90 degrees. Residents can expect clear skies and sunny conditions, making it a perfect time for outdoor activities, albeit with some caution due to the heat.
No Bones About It: Ohio Should Elect Donnelly, Stewart and Forbes to Ohio Supreme Court by C. Ellen Connally
In 2017, Michael Berkheimer went to dinner at Wings on Brookwood, a family-owned and -operated restaurant in Hamilton, Ohio. Berkheimer placed his usual order of boneless chicken wings with parmesan garlic. While eating his second boneless wing he felt like something went down the wrong way. Berkheimer went to the...
Vance argued for higher tax rate on childless Americans in 2021 interview
As former President Donald Trump's new running mate, JD Vance, faces renewed scrutiny over his previous comments criticizing childless individuals, an unearthed 2021 interview shows the Ohio senator advocating for higher taxes on Americans without children. The comments came in a 2021 episode of The Charlie Kirk Show podcast, where...
Person shot multiple times Saturday morning in Toledo, TPD says
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Toledo police say one person was found shot multiple times in the front yard of a Toledo home Saturday morning. A TPD sergeant on the scene confirmed with 13 Action News an adult male was taken to the hospital after being shot multiple times. The victim’s condition isn’t clear at this time.
Allen County Agriculture Hall of Fame honors class of 2024
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - A banquet Thursday night honored some of the most influential people in Ohio's biggest industry. Five individuals were inducted into the Allen County Agriculture Hall of Fame for their decades of success and hard work. All proceeds from the evening's ticket sales are donated to the Allen County Junior Fair, a program many inductees participated in themselves and continue to support today.
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