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4th of July festivities are underway across the Tri-State as people prepare for storms
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Thousands are expected to be in Blue Ash on Thursday night for the annual Red, White & Blue Ash firework show at Summit Park, and they aren't letting the potential storms stop them. The festivities started around 4 p.m. with food trucks and carnival rides. It will...
Historic Greater Cincinnati train depot gets new purpose
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A piece of history in Morrow is getting a new lease on life. Depot Brewing Company officially signed the paperwork to become the official stewards of the historic train station. The old depot used to be a bustling spot, but the last time trains passed through the area was 50 years ago.
'It's hectic': How to prepare for a safe and fun 4th of July experience
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Whether it's in your backyard or a local park, fireworks will soon be lighting up the night sky all across the Tri-State for the 4th of July. “It’s hectic; it’s hectic,” said Joe Rozzi, Rozzi Fireworks. The shelves are fully stocked inside Rozzi's Fireworks...
Controversy brews over council member-funded speed bump in Clermont County
NEW RICHMOND, Ohio (WKRC) - A speed bump is causing quite a controversy in the village of New Richmond. The speed bump is on Front Street, just north of the main riverfront area. New Richmond Village Administrator, Kathryn Bailey, said the speed bump is needed because of drivers speeding through...
Hamilton County secures $100 million funds
COLUMBUS –State Rep. Cecil Thomas (D-Cincinnati) announced the June 26 passage of House Bill (HB) 2, the state’s biennial state capital budget, in both the Ohio House of Representatives and Senate. The record-setting $6.2 billion investment makes appropriations for state-owned infrastructure, colleges, universities and school districts as well as other community projects.
Pickaway Court of Common Pleas News
Joseph L. Avilucea, 27, of 3791 SR 63, Lebanon, pleaded not guilty to Aggravated Possession of Drugs. Disposition: Pretrial 7/19Terrance D. Burgan, 56, of 5787 SR 63, Lebanon, pleaded not guilty to Illegal Conveyance of Drugs onto the Grounds of a Detention Facility. Disposition: Pretrial 7/19Heidi R. Hammers, 45, of 3510 Walnut Rd., Hebron, pleaded not guilty to Aggravated Possession of Drugs, Illegal Conveyance of Drugs onto the Grounds of a Detention Facility. Disposition: Pretrial 7/19Abby L. Huggins, 64, of 333 Wood Lane, Circleville, pleaded guilty to Theft. Disposition: 12 months in prison (suspended), $4,000 restitution, 3 years community controlTimothy Kinstler, 59, of 1704 Audrey Rd., Columbus, pleaded guilty to Passing Bad Checks. Disposition: 6 months in prisonGary R. Leasure, 29, of 110 S. Maple St., Lancaster, pleaded not guilty to Receiving Stolen Property. Disposition: Pretrial 7/19Hannah E. Marcum, 32, 10830 Swope Rd. SW, Amanda, pleaded not guilty to Theft of Drugs (x3). Disposition: Pretrial 7/19Jason McCarty, 48, of 504 E. 9th Ave., Wellston, pleaded not guilty to Felony OMVI, Aggravated Possession of Drugs. Disposition: Pretrial 7/19Jason A. McGowan 44 115 N. Washington St., Circleville, pleaded guilty to Aggravated Possession of Drugs. Disposition: 18 months in prison
'It's very inspirational': Hamilton dedicates second new mural along Great Miami River
HAMILTON, Ohio (WKRC) - There's a big new mural in Hamilton. It was painted along the Great Miami River and was dedicated on Tuesday night. The mural sits next to the bike trail and is 250 feet wide and 15 feet high. It showcases different local landmarks and is intended to welcome visitors to the area.
Hamilton County submits draft plan to reduce sewer overflows
Hamilton County officials have submitted the Phase 2B plan for bringing the Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati into compliance with the Clean Water Act. The 10-year plan is the next step in reducing how much untreated sewage and storm water overflows into waterways during heavy rainstorms. About 7 billion gallons of untreated sewage overflows into the Ohio River, the Mill Creek, and other waters every year. That’s about half the amount that was overflowing annually before the consent decree was put in place 15 years ago.
Two years after devastating tornado, Goshen community continues to rebuild
GOSHEN, Ohio — Saturday marks two years since a devastating EF2 tore through Goshen Township in Clermont Country. The powerful winds knocked over countless trees and power poles. In total, the storm damaged or destroyed almost 300 homes and buildings. As soon as the tornado passed the strength of...
Treasurer Sprague announces latest round of savings through OMAP
This week, the Ohio Market Access Program (OMAP) administered by Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague helped five communities enter the market and save a combined total of $96,749 in interest costs. “Over the past decade, OMAP has served as a reliable and effective tool in helping our local governments to drive...
Loveland unveils new plan for progress on East Loveland Avenue project
LOVELAND, Ohio — The city of Loveland is trying a new strategy to end a monthslong traffic headache for drivers in the area. The city announced this week that it will bring in work crews on Saturdays in an effort to speed up progress on the East Loveland Avenue project.
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