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Dayton’s “Rec Your Hood” event series brings fun to neighborhoods
Dayton, Ohio – The City of Dayton’s Department of Recreation, in collaboration with the Boys & Girls Club of Dayton, is launching an exciting new summer event series, “Rec Your Hood.” This initiative aims to bring fun and engaging activities directly to the neighborhoods, fostering a sense of community and celebration.
Jury selected as murder trial in missing man case gets under way
Prosecutors and a defense lawyer for a man charged with the death of his father chose a jury of five women and nine men Thursday, with trial testimony scheduled to begin Friday in Lucas County Common Pleas Court. Timothy Darrow, 39, of the 4100 block of Peak Street is charged with two alternative murder counts stemming from the July 27, 2017, disappearance and presumed death of Alvin Darrow, 63, from the 300 block of Majestic Drive in North Toledo. While questioning potential jurors before Judge Dean Mandros, prosecutor Jennifer Liptack-Wilson addressed the fact that there was no dead body found in the case. “Do you think that there is a rule requiring the state of Ohio to produce a deceased body in a murder case?” Ms. Liptack-Wilson asked. “No. None of you would be here then, right?”
'You can't use your mental health as a shield': Judge issues sentencing in Lisa Titkemeier cancer con
TOLEDO, Ohio — Nearly four years after Toledo woman Lisa Titkemeier told family and friends she was battling non-Hodgkin's follicular lymphoma, she was sentenced in a Lucas County court for fundraising thousands of dollars - in the name of a diagnosis investigators said was fabricated. Lucas County judge Lori...
Ohio State WR Facing Criticism for Admission About Michigan’s ‘Talent’
Ohio State wide receiver Emeka Egbuka was the No. 1 rated WR recruit in the 2021 cycle, according to 247Sports. Joined by fellow five-stars Jack Sawyer, J.T. Tuimoloau, and TreVeyon Henderson, the Buckeyes' mega-talented 2021 class looked to continue the momentum built over Ryan Day's ...
Paul Finebaum Unveils Top Three College Football Contenders This Season
The 2024 college football season is highly anticipated due to the expansion of the College Football Playoff. Now, 12 teams will be included instead of only four, including all four Power Four champions. This means that a team like Florida State, which went undefeated and won the ACC but didn't make ...
Juvenile judge shares frustration, discusses evolving fight against teen crime
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Three teens were charged in the death of a young mom who died after she was thrown off her car as it was being stolen while her young son was in the back seat. Alexa Stakley's case is one of many ABC6 has covered as...
Mom turns in sons for allegedly stealing car in Toledo
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A mother recognized her two sons allegedly stealing a car in Toledo on surveillance video. The mother said she called the police and turned them in. The mother told 13 Action News she is upset and does not condone this type of behavior. “It just had...
Massive drop in Columbus Blue Jackets asking price for Patrik Laine
Laine is currently in the NHLPA Player Assistance Program, and prior to entering, he had requested a trade. GM Don Waddell has been working the phones over the last few weeks trying to put together the best deal possible for Laine. Teams are unable to speak directly to Laine while he's in the program, which has slowed the process down a little.
Ashland police reports for July 24-25
ASHLAND — The Ashland Division of Police issued the following reports after officers’ activity from July 24-25. These reports include incidents by date, arrests, citations issued and calls by day organized in chronological order. Police fielded 89 calls. There were four incidents, three citations and two arrests. Incidents.
Smoke from Canadian Wildfires to Affect Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania Weather
Pittsburgh, PA – Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania will experience a warm and comfortable day with plenty of sunshine, as a plume of smoke from the Canadian wildfires moves southward across the region. High temperatures are expected to reach the low to mid-80s, with a hazy sky possibly affecting visibility and air quality.
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