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Heavy police presence expected Thursday in Montgomery County
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Drivers traveling in Montgomery County should expect to see a large presence of law enforcement on the roadways. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, a heavy police presence will be on I-75 and State Route 48 in Montgomery County on Thursday, July 18. From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., authorities […]
Toledo after-hours club torn down after catching fire for second time early Thursday morning
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A Toledo after-hours club was torn down after it caught fire for the second time early Thursday morning. TFRD says the club, located in the 1400 block of Belmont Ave., caught fire around 2:30 a.m. Crews arrived on scene and immediately went defensive. According to officials,...
Celebrate 30 years of 'Shawshank Redemption' just 2 hours from Detroit
To some, going from Michigan to Ohio might feel like breaking into prison. But for any Michigan movie fan brave enough to skip over the border, the city of Mansfield — just over a two-hour drive from Detroit — is a destination spot for fans of “Shawshank Redemption.” The best part: To get there, there is no tunneling or sewage pipe climbing required. You can see it all from the comfort of your car. For the 30th...
Drought continues in Cleveland-area despite recent rain; Some parts of Ohio now in ‘severe drought’
CLEVELAND, Ohio — While drought conditions remain unchanged in Northeast Ohio despite recent rains, conditions in parts of southern Ohio have worsened, transitioning from a moderate drought to a severe drought, according to this week’s drought update released on Thursday. Even though last week brought on some much-needed...
‘Blatantly Lying’: Nate Silver Throws Down With DNC Chair Over Using Ohio ‘Deadline’ To Accelerate Biden Nomination
Pollster Nate Silver clapped back at Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Jaime Harrison Tuesday in a heated exchange over a push by President Joe Biden-aligned Democrats to accelerate his official nomination through a virtual roll call as early as next week. While the honor is usually delivered in person at the party’s August Democratic National […] The post ‘Blatantly Lying’: Nate Silver Throws Down With DNC Chair Over Using Ohio ‘Deadline’ To Accelerate Biden Nomination first appeared on Mediaite.
Elida schools to stay in voucher lawsuit
Jul. 17—ELIDA — The Elida school board renewed its participation in the coalition of public schools suing Ohio's EdChoice voucher system in a split vote Tuesday. A motion to pay Elida's dues toward the Ohio Coalition for Equity and Adequacy of School Funding and EdChoice litigation — for a combined cost of $4,110 for the upcoming school year — passed by a 3-2 vote, with board members David ...
Photography class helps kids develop a marketable skill
Student participants in the Snapshots Photography Class utilize their newly-learned skills. (Susie Jarvis Photo) Susie Jarvis has long held a passion for photography, which, eventually, led her to open The Photo Booth in downtown Bellefontaine. And, she’ll be quick to tell you, it’s an art and a skill that goes beyond point-and-shoot.
Ontario standoff/hostage situation: Lawyer files plea of not guilty by reason of insanity
The attorney for a 32-year-old Perrysville man accused of shooting an Ontario police officer and a woman during a domestic disturbance that turned into a standoff and hostage situation has filed a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity. Terry Hitchman filed on behalf of Jareth Vance, who faces 42 counts, including four counts of attempted aggravated murder and four counts of attempted murder, for a Feb. 11 incident. ...
Federal funding secured for major road construction project in Shawnee Township
ALLEN COUNTY, OH (WLIO) - Plans for a major road construction project in Shawnee Township are underway. The Allen County Engineer has secured federal funding that will cover the majority of a 2.8-million-dollar project that will make improvements at both the Shawnee Road and Breese Road intersection along with the South Dixie and Breese Road intersection. Breese Road between the two intersections will also get improvements, along with new pavement. A recent study has been completed on what changes would increase the safety of those areas.
Aspire program providing education for adults
LIMA (WLIO) - One of Lima's best-kept secrets is located directly downtown. The Adult Learning Center located on West Spring Street in Lima is home to two programs, including "Aspire," designed to teach adults of all ages how to read to succeed and learn to earn at no cost. Aspire...
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