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JD Vance pushed an anti-LGBTQ, anti-DEI questionnaire on diplomats as a senator
Ohio Senator and Republican Vice Presidential candidate JD Vance tried to bulldoze qualified diplomatic officials’ nominations if he thought they were too "woke" to serve, a new report shows. According to the Washington Post, Vance pressed would-be diplomatic appointees on their stance on LGBTQ+ rights, representation, and commitment to...
Ohio bill advanced to observe daylight saving time permanently
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A bipartisan Ohio bill to urge observing daylight saving time permanently has taken another step forward at the Statehouse after passing the House last year. Concurrent Resolution 7 was considered in a Senate General Government Committee hearing late last month, marking the first time the bill has been debated at the […]
Global software outages affect northwest Ohio
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Several local agencies and businesses were affected by Friday’s global outages from a faulty cybersecurity update. CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity firm, said one of its updates affected customers using Microsoft Windows -- leaving behind technological problems across the world. Read more about the incident at the link here.
Ohio Medical Doctor Sentenced to Prison for Health Care Fraud Scheme
July 19, 2024, Press Release from the United States Attorney's Office, Northern District of Ohio: TOLEDO – Ankita Singh, 42, formerly of Maumee, Ohio, was sentenced to 26 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Jack Zouhary, for her role in a durable medical equipment (DME) scheme that defrauded the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Medicare Program. She was also ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $4,470,931.02, serve two years of supervised release, and pay a special assessment fee of $600.
DeWine appeals after Presidential Disaster Declaration denied
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Ohio Gov. DeWine is sending his request for federal assistance back to President Biden after being denied. According to a release, the U.S. federal government denied the requested Presidential Disaster Declaration, which DeWine requested in June. DeWine’s request was the second PDD request, which would provide funding and resources for eight […]
Abreu Outduels Gravel for Eldora’s Knight Before the Kings Royal Triumph
ROSSBURG, OH (July 19, 2024) – When the checkered flag waved on Friday night at Eldora Speedway, residents of towns miles away from Rossburg, OH knew who topped the Knight Before the Kings Royal. The massive Eldora crowd made sure of it. The “RICO! RICO!” chants roared from stands...
Dr. Ginn Celebrates 40 Years of Primary Care in West Milton
William N. Ginn, M.D. celebrated 40 years in the practice of Family Medicine on July 1, 2024. Ginn joined the practice of Kenneth J. Faze, M.D. in 1984 and has been a constant in his hometown of West Milton since then. A graduate of Milton-Union High School in 1974, he...
Mid 80s with cloud cover to wrap up the weekend, storms on the way
Another great day in the Miami Valley with low humidity, sunshine, and temperatures around 80 degrees. Tomorrow will be the same in terms of temperatures, but we will see partly to mostly cloudy skies through the day, with no rain in the forecast. Chances of storms arrive in the afternoon on Monday, isolated in nature, and highs in the mid 80s. Tuesday and Wednesday will feature the best chances of scattered storms this week, with temperatures cooling by the middle of the week to the lower to mid 80s. Storm chances taper off Friday, where the sun will return, and by Saturday, the upper 80s will return.
Annual Dragons 5K race sees big turnout
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — The 14th annual Dragons 5k took place Saturday morning in the heart of the Water Street District. This year, over 2300 participants came out, with 100 virtual contestants running along with them. It was a record year for the organization, making it one of the largest races in the Miami Valley. […]
New Carlisle developments will add 600 homes
NEW CARLISLE- The city of New Carlisle is preparing for its first new housing boom since the 1960s, with two housing developments planning to add approximately 2,000 new residents over the next ten years. “The current population of New Carlisle is roughly 5,500,” City Manager Randy Bridge said. “We are...
Local church turns overgrown park into ideal hiking, fishing spot
David Schwieterman (in orange) points out the route the new trail takes around Fred Carter Park off Lakewood Drive, Bellefontaine. Jamison Thornton, right, was also instrumental in the work Vineyard Christian Fellowship put into making the park more accessible to the community. David Wilt (in blue) stopped by Friday to help as well. (EXAMINER PHOTO | SHARYN KOPF)
Dayton Softball Wins First A-10 Title & NCAA Berth in Record 2024 Season
The University of Dayton softball team had a remarkable 2024 season, clinching the program's first Atlantic 10 Championship title and securing a spot in the NCAA Tournament after finishing with a 33-21 overall record. The Flyers dominated with a nine-game winning streak and ended the season strongly by winning 12 of their last 14 games. In the A-10 Championship, they only needed three games to emerge as champions, defeating their opponents convincingly.
Thomas Edison's birthplace is now home to an incredible, unexpected modern renovation: 'We are not only embracing sustainability but also enriching the story of electricity'
The birthplace of Thomas Edison has moved into the new era of electricity with the installation of donated solar panels, according to Electrek. The Thomas Edison Birthplace Museum in the village of Milan, Ohio, is now a place where visitors can see solar power in action as they learn about Edison's contributions to powering America.
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