Harrod
LATEST NEWS
Cases rise for 7th week: Coronavirus update for Thursday, July 18, 2024
CLEVELAND, Ohio – The number of new COVID-19 cases in Ohio increased for the seventh week in a row, moving from 3,153 last week to 3,896 this week, the state reported Thursday. Cases have been steadily rising since the start of June. Before that, cases numbers had moved downward...
Shawnee Township Fire Department quickly contains nitric acid spill
SHAWNEE TOWNSHIP, OH (WLIO) - Shawnee Township Fire Department acted quickly to clean up a nitric acid spill leaking from a truck earlier on Friday. Just before 10:30 a.m., firefighters were called out to Buckeye and Fort Amanda roads for two pools of acid spilled when the truck started and stopped on the road. The truck driver was able to shut off the leak on Buckeye Road.
Volunteers participate in Clean Sweep of Great Miami River
SIDNEY — Volunteers once again climbed into boats and started hunting for trash as they took part in the annual Clean Sweep of the Great Miami River on Friday morning. “The main goal is to remove trash from the river. Tires are a big thing. Second aim is to make people aware of the river so they know it needs to be taken care of,” Sidney Storm Water Technician Gregg Mitchell said. “Bring awareness to the importance of clean water the importance of the river to our town.”
Grant Opportunity for Community Improvements
The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation seeks grant proposals for two community improvement opportunities. The grants will go towards projects in public gathering spaces and neighborhood improvements. The Findlay-Hancock Country Community Foundation was established in 1992 to improve the quality of life for everyone in the community. Since opening the Community...
Doug McCollough Becomes First Executive Director Of Beta District
UNION COUNTY – The Beta District leadership announced today that Doug McCollough has been named the first ever Executive Director of The Beta District, an innovative ecosystem that spans from Columbus through Dublin, Marysville and Union County. As Executive Director, McCollough will play a key role in shaping the...
Do-Right Motorcycle Club to celebrate anniversary
DELPHOS — The Do-Right Motorcycle Club will have an anniversary party at 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17 at 809 Ohio St., Delphos. The club will celebrate 19 years with bike games, raffles, food vendors, music by Exit 39 starting at 8 p.m. and patches sold and sewn by Patties Patches.
Mansfield Officer Bourget Honored with MADD Distinguished Enforcement Hero Award for Fourth Year Running
It's a badge of relentless determination and vigor that Officer Bourget dons, not just once but four successive times now, as Mansfield Police Department proudly announces via their Facebook page, the prestigious awarding of the Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Distinguished Enforcement Hero Award. The commendation, heralding his battle against intoxicated drivers, isn’t new to his shelf; it marks his fourth annual recognition for having the highest number of DWI arrests within his department.
Kayaking concert takes to the water
Shamarr Allen, a trumpeter from New Orleans, will take the stage, sort of, in Toledo on Wednesday night. Mr. Allen is set to be the first of three performances this summer on the Maumee River as part of Black Swamp Conservancy’s Paddle and Groove series. He will play on a pontoon boat as listeners kayak around him. Attendees will launch in their kayaks from International Park at 5:30 p.m. and then kayak downstream toward the sunflower murals on the Glass City River Wall. The goal of the event is both to provide listeners with a unique concert experience and increase awareness of the conservancy’s work both upstream and in the downtown area.
Bracelet program helps locate people with dementia, autism
TIFFIN, Ohio — On July 9, 75-year-old Susan Biller from Tiffin went missing around 4:40 pm. She has dementia. In a hurry to find her, the Tiffin Police Department posted on Facebook asking the community to be on the lookout. "We went from 10 officers and firefighters to people...
What’s That?!? - Methodist Church Parking Lot
QUESTION: “Hey, what’s going on with the Tipp City Global Methodist Church parking lot? Are they expanding? It seems like they’re doing a lot more than just repaving.”. ANSWER: The church is redoing its parking lot and upgrading portions of it, but the new lot will have 51 spaces, just like the old lot. They’re adding new sidewalks, expanding some areas to offer more ramps, and adding brickwork and new signage. We’ve heard that the construction will likely be completed by the end of July.
Back to School Block Party to return
LIMA — The South Lima Community Development Corporation’s Back to School Block Party will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10 at Philippian Baptist Church, 190 S. Eighth St., Lima. Children must be present to receive donations of school supplies, uniforms, coats, gloves and hats.
Lima Fire Department extinguishes train car fire
LIMA — The Lima Fire Department responded to a train car on fire Thursday evening, according to a post on the department’s Facebook page. Firefighters were initially called at 7:45 p.m. to the vicinity of East Pearl and North Jackson Streets to respond to a report of a fire in a train car reportedly carrying coal. When responders did not find anything at that location, they moved to the rail yard off Robb Avenue, where they found the train car, according to the department.
Ohio home where 26 dogs were found living in terrible conditions is rescued
An animal shelter reported that over 25 dogs were rescued from an Ohio home that was in a deplorable condition, located in Hubbard Township. According to the Animal Welfare League of Trumbull County, the 26 dogs and their elderly owner were discovered living in appalling conditions. Fortunately, the dogs were rescued and taken to a shelter located less than 10 miles away across the Pennsylvania border.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.