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Husband and wife pastors divorce. Now their Alliance church is going up for auction
Pastors and founders of downtown Alliance church are divorcing after 32 years. The couple had founded the church and owned the property. Church and six other marital properties, including former Shaffer's Diner, will be auctioned in July. ALLIANCE ‒ A downtown church will be offered for sale this month, because...
Matters of Graves Importance: Fourth of July packed with things to do
Happy Fourth of July week Chillicothe! Check out these upcoming events to add even more sparks to your holiday. Be safe my friends. Nothing beats a good ‘ole fish fry and the Harrison Township Fire & Rescue Department and Association’s annual one will start at Walnut Creek Campground and Resorts at 11 a.m. Stop by early before they sell out. Danbarry Cinemas Free Summer Movies Series on this holiday is Wonka and it begins at 10 a.m. Doors will open one hour before showtime and the concession stand will be open. No tickets are needed. Seats are limited and not guaranteed so arrive early. No outside food or drink permitted.
Fallen officer's pet tortoise finds new home at Wild Hearts African Farm
LEWISBURG, Ohio (WKEF) -- It’s been nearly two years since Richmond Police officer Seara Burton was shot and killed in the line of duty. Her beloved tortoise, Mortie, has a new home at the Wild Hearts African Farm in Lewisburg. Wild Hearts African Farm is now the home of...
Cincinnati dispensaries prepare for recreational cannabis sales; Kentucky customers beware
Within the next week or so, medical marijuana dispensaries located in the Greater Cincinnati area are expected to receive clearance to begin selling cannabis to recreational customers. Several medical dispensaries have already been granted provisional licenses by the state. All that remains is for a state inspector to give the...
No previous PA criminal record for man suspected of killing, dismembering Sharon teen
A District Magistrate has refused to set bail for the suspect accused of killing and dismembering a Sharon teenager. Twenty-nine-year-old Dashawn Dale Watkins is being held in the Mercer County Jail after appearing before District Magistrate Brian Arthur on Wednesday. Watkins is charged with first degree murder, aggravated assault, and...
Showers taper off, few storms Friday before a break from humidity
A disturbance moving along a stalled-out frontal boundary near the I-70 corridor brought showers and storms earlier this afternoon, which knocked down temperatures from the upper 80s to the upper 70s,, but the humidity remains uncomfortable.
Kalahari, Castaway Bay, other Ohio water parks to help you beat Fourth of July heat
There's a long holiday weekend ahead thanks to the Fourth of July, and the forecast in Ohio is looking hot, with high temperatures in the mid-80s. If you're looking to get out of the house and cool down, check out one of Ohio's many water parks. Here's a look at what's available across...
Parts of Ohio and West Virginia issued warnings about potential scams involving the adoption of monkeys
Primate enthusiasts in Ohio and West Virginia are being alerted to a possible scam involving an online company advertising the breeding and selling of exotic monkeys. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) serving the Canton Region and Greater West Virginia Area has received numerous complaints against a company based in Canton, Ohio, named General Monkeys For Adoption.
Bob Tasca III Delivers Another Win For Ford Performance
NHRA drag racer Bob Tasca III has enjoyed his fair share of success behind the wheel of his Ford Mustang funny car over the years, racking up a bunch of wins while also setting a record for the fastest pass in drag racing history for a wheel-driven dragster with a scorching 341.68 mile-per-hour run during Q4 of the non-NHRA sanctioned PRO Superstar Shootout in Florida last year. That success hadn’t really continued into the 2024 season thus far, but Bob Tasca III did manage to deliver a win for Ford Performance this past weekend.
PSP: Teen girl ID'd as pilot of small plane that crashed near Lock Haven
CLINTON COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — State police are providing new details on Thursday morning's plane crash near Lock Haven, in Clinton County. Authorities say the pilot, a 17-year-old female, was pronounced dead at the scene after the single-engine Cessna 172 crashed into a wooded area along Allegheny Street in Woodward Township.
Decreasing clouds, showers this evening just in time for fireworks
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - It was an uncharacteristically gloomy 4th with occasional showers/drizzle. This, paired with sky-high humidity and highs near 80º made it feel positively tropical! While that part of the forecast won’t be changing much tonight for the many fireworks displays in store, showers and cloud coverage will decrease as the evening progresses. Northeast Indiana and Northwest Ohio will be free from any relentless rain or wind after sunset, even if an isolated shower/pop up can’t be completely ruled out due to the aforementioned humid conditions.
Winning $138 million Powerball ticket sold in Miami Valley
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — One lucky Miami Valley resident scored big in a recent Powerball drawing. A jackpot-winning ticket was sold in Huber Heights, according to the Ohio Lottery. The Powerball jackpot totaled $138,000,000 in the July 3 drawing. The lucky winner matched all five numbers plus Powerball on an auto-pick ticket. The winning ticket […]
3 home health providers to pay $4.5M to settle kickback allegations
Home health companies Guardian Health Care, Gem City Home Care and Care Connection of Cincinnati have agreed to pay $4.5 million to settle claims they provided kickbacks to physicians and assisted living facilities for Medicare referrals. From 2013 to 2022, the three companies, along with their owner, Evolution Health, allegedly...
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