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Franklin Township Has Lost A Legend
A statement by the current Fiscal Officer: Scot Fromeyer and the Franklin Township Trustees Rob Rose, Matt Jennings and Shane Centers on the passing of William "Tommy" Roberts... On June 26, 2024, Franklin Township lost a legend in the passing of Former Roads Department Superintendent William "Tommy" Roberts. Tommy as...
Middletown teacher takes home crown for Mrs. Ohio America
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Jumping up and down in excitement, Dr. Anedra Million becomes Mrs. Ohio America 2024. 2 NEWS asked the new Mrs. Ohio what she felt at that moment. “I felt like the younger me would be so proud to see that I didn’t stop. I didn’t give up, I didn’t let my circumstances define me. It wasn’t about where I started but where I finished and so for me it was about continuing the race for all of those who maybe haven’t had their dreams come true, continuing the race and letting others that they too can still achieve things,” said Dr. Million.
This Historic Mound in Ohio Is One of The Tallest in North America
You learn something new every day. After discovering some unusual and eclectic roadside oddities across Michigan, I've suddenly stumbled across state lines and I'm starting to wonder just what exactly is going on in Ohio!. Visible from Google Earth and touted as "one of the two largest conical mounds in...
Area dispensary poised to be among first in Miami Valley to begin selling pot for recreational use
Standard Wellness, which operates a medical marijuana dispensary in Springfield, anticipates getting a dual-use license in the next few days, the company vice president of revenue said.
Middletown buys Towne Mall, plans for a mixed-use development to revive area
MIDDLETOWN, Ohio (WKRC) - The city of Middletown purchased its Towne Mall with plans to redevelop the 32 acres in hopes of boosting the local economy. The property has sat mostly empty for quite some time, but there's a new hope that Middletown could once again become a destination in the growing Butler and Warren counties. The city council approved the purchase of Towne Mall unanimously at a special meeting Tuesday afternoon.
Boro Boom on July 4! Bounce houses, food trucks, music & fireworks!
Boro BOOM! Springboro July 4th Fireworks show at Springboro High School. Celebrate Independence Day with a night under the stars! The City is celebrating in the Springboro High School parking lot with live music from Reel2Real, free bounce houses and kids' activities and food trucks starting at 6 p.m. The fireworks show will light up the sky at 10 p.m.
Austin Landing hosts third annual Just Dill With It Pickle Fest
MIAMISBURG, Ohio (WKEF) -- The third annual Austin Landing “Just Dill With It” pickle festival is Saturday, June 29, from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the park at Austin Landing shopping center. The festival celebrates everything pickle-related, from the common pickle back drink and deep-fried pickles to...
Rent for one-bedrooms in Dayton/Kettering 4th highest in nation over last 5 years
DAYTON/KETTERING, Ohio (WKEF) -- New CNBC analysis of data from Apartment List shows Dayton and Kettering together have the fourth highest rent increases in the country for one-bedroom apartments over the past five years. Cedarville’s Professor of Economics and Dean of Robert W. Plaster School of Business Dr. Jeff Haymond...
Movies in the Park events continue through summer in Middletown
The City of Middletown is partnering with local churches once again to host the popular Movies in the Park across the city this summer. “Movies in the Parks has been an incredible success for the city, and we are excited to once again be partnering with local churches to provide lasting memories for our children and residents through this event,” said Jeri Lewis, community projects coordinator for the City of Middletown.
Photo Gallery: Americans watch Trump and Biden in election debate
HAMILTON, Ohio (AP) — U.S. President Joe Biden and his Republican rival, former President Donald Trump, met for the first general election debate of the 2024 season — a chance for the candidates to try to reshape the political narrative and persuade undecided voters. Thursday’s 90-minute debate was...
Mathews Delivers Over $30 Million in Transformative Capital Funding for Warren County
WARREN COUNTY, OH -- Crucially, Mathews secured a further $27.5 million dollars for the Cincinnati Open Tennis Tournament. This follows last year’s announcement that the tournament will remain in Mason and completes the state’s investment in the tournament. This funding, which Mathews has championed, will support an expanded tournament and upgraded facilities enabling year-round activation for community use.
Weekend events around Dayton: June 28-30
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — It’s the last week in June and there’s lots going on in Dayton! 2 NEWS compiled a list of events happening in the Miami Valley. Friday, June 28 Independence Day Family Fun at Young’s Dairy – 10 a.m., 6880 Springfield-Xenia Road, Yellow Springs. There’s unlimited fun at Young’s Jersey Dairy as […]
New I-75 exit to spur major growth, further unite Cincinnati-Dayton
CINCINNATI (Cincinnati Business Courier) - Chances are you’ll miss the Millikin Road overpass on Interstate 75, even if you’re looking for it. Far more captivating is the untrammeled greenery out either window, among the last open pastures visible from the expressway between Cincinnati and Dayton, once endless farmland.
Drowning in a pool of deception and Forever Chemicals in Loveland’s drinking water
We might be willing to celebrate your successes but you shouldn’t be so single-minded obsessed and addicted to them that you’ve been willing to lie to us about the most dangerous public health and financial crisis we’ve ever faced together as a community. On-going damage is being done to the unborn, real estate values, the local business community, and our private and public schools.
Moderate drought expands into northeastern Ohio
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – Despite severe weather across the Midwest and Northeast over the past few weeks, large portions of northeastern Ohio are officially in a moderate drought, which is a level 2 out of 5. Thankfully, thunderstorm rains have kept the Valley in “abnormally dry” conditions for now,...
Hooning, stunt driving set to be illegal under bill awaiting governor’s signature
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — A bill sponsored by a local representative that would crack down on illegal stunt driving on public streets has made its way through the Ohio Statehouse and now looks for the governor’s signature. House Bill 56, sponsored by Rep. Phil Plummer, would make burnouts, donuts and drifting illegal on any public […]
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