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Ohio: Ranked Among Worst U.S. States In Latest U.S. News & World Report
Ohio Is The 15th Lowest Ranked State According To A New Study. A new list ranking American states is circulating, but Ohioans may not want to look at it. If you’re not one of those people, keep scrolling to see the entire list. A list by the U.S. News...
Rite Aid is closing 44 more stores. All but two are in Ohio and Michigan
The number of pharmacies — particularly in Ohio and Michigan — is continuing to drop. Bankrupt chain Rite Aid last week announced that it was closing 44 additional stores and that all but two are in Ohio and Michigan, Fast Company reported. The closures come after the Philadelpia-based company in June told U.S. Bankruptcy Court […]
Minnesota boy, 9, and his father die in series of crashes on Ohio turnpike
PRIOR LAKE, Minn. — A Minnesota family is changed forever after a series of tragic turnpike crashes.The Tibetan refugees were on their way to see the Dalai Lama in New York when the deadly wreck happened last Thursday.Among the dead are 9-year-old Dawa Norbu and his father, 46-year-old Tenzin Drukgyal. Both were beloved members of a local Tibetan community organization.Twelve-year-old Tenzin Choedon suffered serious injuries in the crash and is in critical condition at a hospital in Ohio.The family's mother is now home in Prior Lake with a broken arm, worrying for her daughter while also grieving her husband and son."Everybody come here to pray with us right now. All the Tibetans are going through a lot of sadness. All the Tibetans from Minnesota, everyone is so sad," Sonam Wangchuk, a family friend, said.Tenzin goes to Tibetan school on Saturdays. She is described as very hardworking and several of her teachers have written her letters of support.The family started a fundraiser on GoFundMe to help with their medical bills.Authorities in Ohio arrested a semi-truck driver for causing one of the crashes.
Flyers, Redskins, Bulldogs take county honors
The cross country season got underway as Mercer and Auglaize Counties hosted invitationals for their schools. Marion Township Park in Maria Stein hosted the Mercer County meet, and host Marion Local came away with a win in the high school boys division. The Flyers finished with 40 points with Celina second with 51. Coldwater was third with 65 with St. Henry (76), Parkway (127) and Fort Recovery (134) rounding out the team standings.
Lima man found guilty of drug possession
Aug. 20—LIMA — A jury in the Allen County Common Pleas Court found a Lima man guilty of drug possession Tuesday. The jury returned guilty verdicts for Marcus McLellan on aggravated possession of drugs, a second-degree felony; possession of cocaine, a third-degree felony; and possession of heroin, a fourth-degree felony. They also found he possessed between 5 and 50 times the bulk amount of ...
Midmark Corporation hosts Professional Women in Healthcare regional event and annual board meeting
VERSAILLES, Ohio – Midmark Corp., the only company transforming healthcare experiences through innovative design within the medical, dental and animal health environments, recently hosted a Professional Women in Healthcare (PWH) regional event on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024, at Hotel Versailles in Versailles, Ohio. This event coincided with the PWH executive board meeting, also held at Hotel Versailles and Midmark during the same week, marking the 20th anniversary of PWH.
Great music during Troy, Ohio PorchFest
TROY — On Sept. 14, the Troy, Ohio PorchFest will celebrate regional music in a culture of community generosity. The music festival features 40 bands on 40 porches in the lovely Southwest Historic District. There are no fees and no tickets to purchase, just bring some tips to share with your favorite bands. The festival opens at the Troy-Hayner Cultural Center at 10:30 a.m. with the T.R.S.S Drum Corps led by Montrea Blackshear. This band features exuberant choreography that is powerful, dance-like and always awe-inspiring. At noon the music will begin in the Southwest Historic District featuring about seven new concerts starting each hour.
Pink Droyd to bring Floyd experience to Lima
Aug. 20—LIMA — A classic experience is set to bring the music of Pink Floyd to the Greater Lima Region Park and Amphitheater. Pink Droyd will be the second laser concert to hit Pangle Pavilion with a show set for 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23. The tribute band features vocalist and guitarist Kevin Quandt, keyboardist Daniel Fisher, percussionist Randy Brown, bassists Trevor Krall and Trevor ...
Moving On…Kramer’s Cardinals School Russia In Straight Sets
Without regard for their back-to-back Division IV titles, New Bremen embarked on a challenging Division VI schedule Tuesday with a 3-set shellacking of Russia. Ironic. As the rest of Division VI volleyball is talking about her…four titles out in seven years…and a possible three-peat…all she can talk about is what has to improve with her 2024 team to even compete with the likes of St. Henry, Versailles, Coldwater and Marion Local for this year’s MAC title. She doesn’t get ahead of herself.
Springfield officer arrested for third OVI
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (WDTN) — A Springfield police officer has been placed on leave following an OVI stop — and this is not a first for the officer. Records from the Ohio State Highway Patrol say one of its troopers pulled over Springfield Police Officer Joseph Robinson on Friday. The citation indicates Robinson was arrested for an OVI.
Tom Ahl Dealership raises over $12,000 for Heartbeat of Lima despite canceled car show
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Despite a fundraiser being rained out earlier this month, local businesses came through with their donations. The Tom Ahl Family of Dealerships managed to raise over $12,000 for Heartbeat of Lima & Putnam County from their annual car show that was canceled due to thunderstorms. Even without the show, they were still able to raise money through their online auction, t-shirt sales, and sponsors. The fundraiser is a nearly ten-year partnership that helps Heartbeat continue to provide services like parenting classes, ultrasounds, and help with clothes, food, and other items for new and expecting parents.
Historic Wilmington house catches fire Wednesday
Wilmington Professional Firefighters Local 3011 responded to a structure fire at 2:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Mahlon Brackney House, 286 S. South St., Wilmington. The Mahlon Brackney House is on the National Register of Historic Places. Historians believe that architect William Cleveland designed the two-story house in 1860. He also built several other notable buildings in the area, including Franklin College (now known as Wilmington College), Main Building School, the Jefferson Hildebrant House and the John H. Hire House.
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