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Cincinnati’s Domestic Servants Endured Long Hours And Harassment For A Pittance
With the dawn of the new century in 1901, Cincinnati housemaids attempted to organize a union. That collective bargaining initiative didn’t last the year but offered some insight into the lives of domestic servants at that time. According to Jesse Partlon, pioneering woman reporter for the Cincinnati Post [26...
Open Doors Week features workshop
Open Doors Week in Ohio will feature activities listed below and hosted locally. They are the only designated events taking place in Champaign County. Both efforts are being hosted by the Ginny Neighborhood in Urbana. Organizers are excited to share two opportunities for a DIY workshop for the repair and...
Black-owned comedy venue to open in Dayton
‘We are really trying to feature comics that are moving up.’. The growth of things to do in Dayton continues with the opening of the first Black-owned comedy venue. The Laugh Zone House of Comedy located at 3493 W. Siebenthaler Ave. is planning a soft opening with an Open Mic Comedy Showcase on Thursday, Aug. 29 with local comedian Ray Jackson as the host. Tony Sanders, COO, said that when he got the idea for a comedy club, Jackson was the first person he had in mind to help him.
West Nile Virus detected in mosquito caught in Vandalia
VANDALIA, Ohio (WKEF) -- A mosquito control program run by Public Health Dayton and Montgomery County discovered a mosquito in a trap set in the City of Vandalia had tested positive for the West Nile Virus. It is not uncommon for a mosquito to test positive for West Nile Virus,...
Overdose Awareness Day in Springfield on Friday to include new art opportunity
In this season of almost weekly festival events, Overdose Awareness Day may seem out of place. The Clark County Substance Abuse Coalition is making it a reminder of what we have, may have lost and the hope it can give for the future. Springfield’s fourth Overdose Awareness Day on Friday...
Ohio couple in custody battle with Catholic Priests over 2-Year-Old Son
A bizarre custody battle is underway in Steubenville, Ohio after a couple allege that after reaching out for help with the local catholic church, the priests refused to give them their 2-year-old son back, even gaining legal custody.
Bengals might have gifted the Browns a perfect answer to their offensive line woes
The preseason has concluded and that means that roster cuts are underway! The Cleveland Browns will have to make some tough decisions but they can still swipe players who were cut by other teams and it just so happens that the in-state rival Cincinnati Bengals made a very interesting roster cut.
Over a dozen local religious groups come together in prayer, song and community for Festival of Faiths
For seven years, religions of all kinds have been brought together for the annual "Festival of Faiths," led by local organization EquaSion. EquaSion is made up of members of the community to create an inter-faith nonprofit. Their values based around "Equality, Spirituality, Inclusion." The 2024 Festival of Faiths kicked off...
How coaches are keeping athletes safe in dangerous heat
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Teams and bands across central Ohio are working to stay safe in this week’s potentially dangerous heat while also having effective practices. The high temperatures are hitting as football teams and marching bands get ready for week two. “It’s going to be a hot week, that’s what I know. We kind […]
Kentucky Auditor sues Beshear over access to abuse, neglect cases
Kentucky Auditor Allison Ball filed a lawsuit Monday against Gov. Andy Beshear and other state officials over access to information of abuse and neglect cases in the commonwealth. In the complaint, filed in Franklin Circuit Court, Ball and her co-plaintiff, Ombudsman Jonathan Grate, claim Grate’s office has not been given proper access to...
Youngstown ranked No. 2, Warren No. 10 on list of happiest places to live in Ohio
A new study says that Mahoning Valley has two of the happiest cities to live in Ohio. The OhioRealEstateSource.com study shows Youngstown ranked No. 2 and Warren No. 10 in their findings. Here is what the report said about Youngstown:. “For a city of 59,144 residents, it has many more...
Kitten rescued after being stuck in car wash tunnel in Washington Court House
(From WBNS-TV) An orange and white tabby kitten was rescued on Monday after an employee at a car wash in southwest Ohio found it hiding near the washing equipment. The Fayette Regional Humane Society said that the employee located the kitten at Ultimate Shine Car Wash, in Washington Court House, hiding near the turbo blaster section of the tunnel. They added that the kitten was drenched and visibly shaken.
Part of Reynoldsburg could have highest sales tax in Ohio come January if COTA levy passes
The bus stop on Hanson Street in Reynoldsburg doesn’t look like much: the sign for the number 2 bus is a few feet away from where the sidewalk ends. But this Central Ohio Transit Authority bus stop and one other stop in front of the Victoria’s Secret distribution center in a small part...
JD Vance’s liberal Alexandria neighbors upset about Secret Service closing local park for security reasons
Secret Service for Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) caused a stir among his fellow neighbors near his home in Alexandria, Virginia, when they recently closed a small park temporarily near the Ohio senator’s home for security measures. The security detail for Vance has been ramped up in recent weeks, particularly since the […]
Soccer Recap: Chillicothe Falls to Teays Valley in First Game of Season
Chillicothe couldn't capitalize on their home-pitch advantage in their season opener. They lost 9-1 to the Teays Valley Vikings on Thursday. The win (which was Teays Valley's third in a row) raised their record to 3-0. Chillicothe will take on Hillsboro at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Teays Valley,...
Highland County men arrested for murder
Two Highland County men have been arrested in connection with the 2020 murder of an 18-year-old in Adams County, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, Adams County Sheriff Kimmy Rogers and Adams County Prosecutor Aaron Haslam announced Saturday, Aug. 24, in a news release. Jordan Comer, 22, and Latyran “Ty” Haithcock,...
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