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Pitsenbarger to be honored with new memorial
TROY — Airman First Class William Pitsenbarger, who received the prestigious Medal of Honor 34 years after his death, will have a new memorial erected in his honor. The Miami County Commissioners approved a one-time contribution of $25,000 to Miami Memorial Park in Covington, where Pitsenbarger and his parents are buried, at their meeting on Tuesday, July 23.
City of Greenville large item trash pickup announcement
GREENVILLE – The City of Greenville would like to remind the community that per our current contract with Rumpke Waste Incorporated, the next opportunity for large item pickup will be August 5-9. Large item pickup service will take place on the resident’s regularly scheduled trash collection day of each of these weeks. (This is for large item purposes only—not bags.)
Wayne HealthCare to Conduct Active Shooter Drill
In collaboration with the Greenville Ohio Police Department, Greenville Township Emergency Services, Greenville Ohio Fire Department, Darke County Sheriff’s Office Wayne Health Care will be conducting an active shooter drill on Wednesday, July 31st 2024. During this time, there will be an increased presence of law enforcement and emergency...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. moves to appear on Ohio ballot in presidential race
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is one step closer to appearing on Ohio's ballot for the November election. Kennedy's campaign submitted paperwork Friday to get him on the ballot as an independent presidential candidate, according to the Ohio Secretary of State's office. Under state law, independents must gather between 5,000 and 15,000 voter signatures...
State Fair opens, will run through Aug. 4
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, First Lady Fran DeWine, and Lt. Governor Jon Husted joined Ohio State Fair Executive Director Adam Heffron to open the gates for the first day of the Ohio State Fair. The fair runs from Wednesday, July 24 to Sunday, Aug. 4 and continues...
With Ohio recreational marijuana sales approaching, detecting DUIs remains a challenge
With adult recreational sales of marijuana soon to begin in Ohio, detecting and punishing people driving under the influence of marijuana remains difficult. While alcohol-related DUI offenses have a long-accepted standard of measuring sobriety—blood alcohol content—measuring whether someone is impaired by marijuana consumption is more murky. ...
Ohio State Fair champion to compete on Netflix series, 'Blue Ribbon Baking Championship'
Jeff Bartolozzi works for a national law firm with offices in the Huntington Center. He has been involved in actions against tobacco companies and Chinese exporters, and his clients have included businesses on the Fortune 500 list. How did his appearance on the upcoming Netflix series, "Blue Ribbon Baking Championship" stack up against his day job? ...
When does early voting start in Ohio? Here's how to vote early
Voters are getting ready for the 2024 presidential election on November 5, and for some voters, the earlier they vote, the better. When does early voting in Ohio begin? Here’s what to know and how to vote early. ...
Chronic absentee rates double in most school districts post-pandemic
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Chronic absenteeism in most Ohio school districts has doubled since before the pandemic, with school officials struggling to find ways to get students back into schools. Marietta City Schools Superintendent Brad Silvus said COVID hurt schools more than many people realize. “Once the pandemic happened,...
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