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1 person dead after two-vehicle rollover crash in Xenia
XENIA, Ohio (WDTN) — Crews are on the scene of a two-vehicle rollover crash in Xenia. According to the Greene County Sheriff, the crash happened around 8:15 p.m. at Wilberforce Clifton Road and Charleton Mill Road. The sheriff confirmed ejection from an undetermined number of passengers. At least one...
Car crashes after being pursued through multiple counties, 2 taken into custody
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Two suspects are in custody after they were pursued in multiple counties on Monday afternoon. The Ohio State Highway Patrol said a vehicle which had been reported stolen was seen in Richland County which had been involved in multiple pursuits with prior agencies. Shortly afterward, a trooper in Knox County saw the vehicle headed south on State Route 95.
Impersonator targets local residents in warrant scam
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — The Greene County Sheriff’s Office is alerting residents to a warrant scam. According to the Greene County Sheriff’s Office, an unknown individual is calling residents pretending to be from the office. During the call, the caller tells the resident there is an active warrant on file for the individual, which can […]
Fish Pantry to hold Resource Fair Wednesday
XENIA —The Greene County Fish Pantry, 774 Cincinnati Ave., in conjunction with Greene Cats, will be holding a resource fair at its facility on Wednesday, July 3, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be several informational booths on hand and free hot dogs, drinks, and kiddie gift bags will be offered to those attending the resource fair.
Will it rain on the Fourth of July in the Miami Valley?
Most likely, yes. Storm Team 2 meteorologist Melissa Barrington said Thursday will be very warm and humid, with periods of showers and storms. The National Weather Service in Wilmington, Ohio, concurs. What the National Weather Service forecasts According to NWS, Independence Day day will have an 80 percent chance of rain and/or thunderstorms, with the […]
Man arrested following officer-involved shooting in Xenia
XENIA, Ohio (WDTN) — Two Xenia Police officers have been placed on administrative leave after a police-action shooting Sunday that left a person injured and one person has been arrested. Police released an update Tuesday afternoon that the suspect, identified as Kyle Berry, has been released from the Miami Valley Hospital and taken into custody. […]
Mega Millions numbers for Tuesday, July 2, 2024; jackpot $137 million
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Mega Millions lottery has selected the winning numbers for a jackpot estimated at $137 million in its drawing for Tuesday, July 2, 2024. The numbers are 4-8-19-31-45 Mega Ball 11 Megaplier 4x. Wednesday’s Powerball jackpot is an estimated $138 million and the Classic Lotto jackpot...
'Not worth it': Parents struggle to get state money to help kids' education after pandemic
When the pandemic hit and threw a wrench into Ohio kids' education, the state launched a savings account program to reimburse parents for after-school activities − up to $500 at first and then up to $1,000 a year per qualifying child. For many families, that's a huge help. That's...
Daniel Wetterich paces crowded Ohio Open Championship leaderboard entering final round
WESTFIELD CENTER — A new leader emerged Tuesday, but the 103rd Ohio Open Championship remains a wide-open affair after the second round at Westfield Country Club. Cincinnati professional Daniel Wetterich fired a 7-under 63 on the North course to take sole possession of first place at 9-under overall. He'll have plenty of competition entering Wednesday's final round on the South course, with 10 golfers within three shots of the lead.
Member who resigned from teachers’ pension fund concerned about investment firm
The member who resigned from Ohio's chaotic teachers' pension board differed from reform-minded leaders, sharing concerns about giving billions of dollars to an "illegitimate" investment firm.
Multi-county pursuit across central Ohio ends in arrest
DELAWARE, Ohio (WCMH) — A vehicle chase that crossed multiple central Ohio counties resulted in a Florida man being arrested Tuesday. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP), the chase began when an alert was issued for a reportedly stolen 2024 Toyota RAV4 last seen driving on State Route 95 in Richland County. OSHP […]
Last-minute action speeds up Ohio’s ‘bathroom bill’
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A last-minute act could expedite what has become a divisive bill at the Ohio Statehouse, known as the “bathroom bill.” “There’s extreme mileage that people get out of attacking LGBTQ rights,” Ohio Senate Minority Leader Nickie Antonio (D-Lakewood) said. “We want to protect children, and this is the way to do […]
Ohio State Highway Patrol beefing up security for 4th of July travel holiday
BELMONT COUNTY, OHIO (WTRF) – The Ohio State Highway Patrol will beef up their patrols for the holiday, not just on the 4th of July, but starting tomorrow morning and running through Sunday night. They expect tomorrow’s traffic to be the busiest with people on their way to their destinations, and again Sunday as they’re […]
Alzheimer’s Association’s Empowered Caregiver Program coming to Marblehead
Among Ohio caregivers, 63.7% have chronic health conditions, 27.8% have depression, and 17.4% are in poor physical health, according to the Alzheimer’s Association 2024 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures. To help with these stresses and challenges, the Alzheimer’s Association offers “The Empowered Caregiver” programs. During...
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