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Kerry’s Cafe soft-launches brick-and-mortar Springfield restaurant this weekend
Kerry’s Cafe, serving a variety of beverages, breakfast items and snacks, will host a soft launch in its new brick-and-mortar restaurant Saturday, August 3, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 2604 Springfield Xenia Road, a half-mile south of I-70. Kerry Schooler, retired Air Force veteran and the owner...
Germaine Pratt is the linebacker the Bengals searched nearly 2 decades for
It was Germaine Pratt’s interception that ended the Cincinnati Bengals' 31-year drought without a playoff win. It was Germaine Pratt’s fumble recovery in overtime against Minnesota in Week 1 of the 2021 season that got Joe Burrow and the Bengals’ offense on the field for the game-winning drive.
Midwest car wash brand to open $7M Dayton location
HUBER HEIGHTS, Ohio (Dayton Business Journal) -- A Midwest-based car wash brand is planting its roots deeper in Dayton with the arrival of their second regional location. Tommy’s Express Car Wash is opening its second regional location at 4476 Brandt Pike in Huber Heights this fall. There’s no exact opening date, but hopes are it will open within the next two months.
Get ready to roll up: Recreational marijuana could roll out in Ohio any day now
CLEVELAND — Recreational cannabis sales are nearing reality in Ohio. The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control (DCC) has issued dozens of the state’s first dual certificates of operation for marijuana growers, processors and testing labs in recent weeks. This is so the facilities can begin working with both medical and recreational marijuana.
Sights and sounds from Day 1 of high school football practice
High school football in Ohio began Thursday with the first practices of the 2024 season. Week 1 games are scheduled for Aug. 23. Here are some sights and sounds from around The Blade’s coverage area on opening day on the gridiron. Check back for updates. Central Catholic
Jon Husted amasses $5 million, expands campaign cash lead over 2026 governor hopefuls
COLUMBUS, Ohio — During the first half of this year, Lt. Gov. Jon Husted raised $1.7 million for his 2026 campaign for governor, more than twice the amount raised by his two potential Republican rivals combined. That’s according to new campaign-finance reports Husted, Attorney General Dave Yost and state...
Hospice of the Western Reserve expands Ohio footprint with acquisition
CLEVELAND, Ohio - Hospice of the Western Reserve, which serves 15 northern Ohio counties, on Tuesday announced the acquisition of Hospice of North Central Ohio. The agreement expands the Cleveland-based organization into Ashland, Knox, Richland and other nearby counties. If you purchase a product or register for an account through...
Ohio Valley Faces Severe Thunderstorms and High Heat Today
Wilmington, OH – Severe thunderstorms are forecasted for the Ohio Valley today, with the greatest potential for severe weather occurring from 4 PM to 10 PM. Damaging winds are the primary threat, with some storms also potentially producing hail and heavy rainfall. According to the US National Weather Service...
Fall semester quickly approaching at Southern State
Southern State Community College’s fall semester begins Aug. 26 and registration is underway. Southern State offers associate degree programs in the areas of business, computer technology, engineering, education, human and social services, health sciences, and law enforcement, as well as one-year certificate programs in accounting, aviation: general, airframe and powerplant, medical assistant technology, phlebotomy, practical nursing, and real estate.
What happens if it rains during Pelotonia? (Spoiler alert: it's probably going to rain)
The thousands of bikers fanning out across central Ohio for Pelotonia's annual bike weekend this week should pack their raincoats. Well, they should for at least one day. It's likely to rain and maybe even storm on Saturday, the first day of Pelotonia, according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington. ...
Massive 916,000-pound load to depart Adams County for New Albany Intel plant next week
Columbus, Ohio – On Wednesday, August 7, the fifteenth of nearly two dozen “super loads” and the last of four loads exceeding 900,000 pounds will leave the dock site in Adams County. The convoy will head to New Albany to deliver this substantial load to the new Intel plant in Licking County. This air processor, known as a cold box, is crucial for the silicon chip manufacturing process. The cold box measures approximately 23 feet tall, 20 feet wide, and 280 feet long, weighing an impressive 916,000 pounds.
Country Music Star Makes Guest Appearance At NFL Practice Thursday
Country music star Luke Combs made a guest appearance in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Thursday afternoon, meeting and greeting the Cincinnati Bengals at their practice. Combs has been very adamant about his NFL fandom, being from Carolina and growing up as a big Panthers fan. However, he took the ...
'We're here for the long-term.' New all-boys Catholic school to open in Bond Hill
More than three decades after a Catholic school closed in Cincinnati's Bond Hill neighborhood, a new Catholic school is set to open in the long-closed building. Xavier Jesuit Academy, a Jesuit Catholic primary school, will open Aug. 14 for class. In its first year, the school will serve...
Manufacturer to lay off more than 60 workers in Dayton
Michigan-based manufacturer iDX Corporation will lay off nearly half of the workforce at its Dayton plant. The company, which produces retail store fixtures like wall units for businesses, has issued a notice to the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services about the intended layoffs. Most of the 62 jobs...
Happ launches 2-run homer and Cubs pound out 17 hits in 13-4 rout of Reds
CINCINNATI (AP) — Ian Happ launched a two-run homer and the Chicago Cubs banged out nine doubles among their 17 hits in routing the Cincinnati Reds 13-4 on Wednesday night to avoid a series sweep. Seiya Suzuki, Patrick Wisdom and Pete Crow-Armstrong each had a two-run double. Nico Hoerner,...
Church pays off medical debt for 853 Montgomery County residents
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — To celebrate 150 years of service, a local church gave back to those in need within the community. According to a release, Christ Episcopal Church worked alongside Undue Medical Debt to pay over $1.6 million in unpaid medical debt belonging to 853 residents in Montgomery County. “When Christ Church considered how […]
Southern Indiana Bank Announces Merger with Heartland BancCorp
German American Bancorp has announced it will merge with Ohio-based Heartland BancCorp. You don't have to drive too far in southwest Indiana to run across a German American Bank building. Growing up in Petersburg, Indiana, I often remember seeing the company's large bank building on Main Street with the flags waving in the wind out front. To me, it's become a staple along the stretch of wide road, and I don't think the city would look the same without it. Since I was a kid, the corporation has grown tremedously and has just announced yet another feat that will expand services into a neighboring state.
NFL players join support to ban synthetic turf in Ohio pro stadiums
(The Center Square) – Just after the Cincinnati Bengals spent $1 million on new synthetic turf, legislation is moving forward to require professional sports teams in Ohio to play their games on natural grass. The Bengals are the only professional team in the state that plays on synthetic turf. Rep. Rodney Creech, R-West Alexandria, calls the bill a way to protect professional athletes and the NFL Players Association agrees. ...
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