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Greenville soccer programs shows growth at Alumni Day
GREENVILLE — After different venue changes, the Greenville boys and girls soccer programs still got to host their Alumni Day on July 27 at the field behind Greenville High School. Greenville girls soccer head coach John Tabler said all summer long, the programs had to adjust due to the...
Annie Oakley Festival completes 60th event
GREENVILLE — The Annie Oakley Days Festival celebrated its 60th anniversary at this year’s event and organizers were pleased with how the event was received this year. As always, one of the highlights of the festival always takes place before the festival even begins. The crowning of 2024 Miss Annie Oakley took place on Thursday. This year’s winner was Lauren Wright. This list of previous winners goes all the way back to 1966. The contest is unique in that the contestants are not judged. The winner is determined by skill. Whoever can hit a balloon target from the furthest distance with a BB gun is the winner.
Ohio mother sentenced after severely malnourished toddler found gasping for air
XENIA, Ohio (TCN) -- A 26-year-old mother will spend seven to 10.5 years in prison in an "extreme case of child abuse" after her 3-year-old daughter was found malnourished and covered with bug bites in a filthy apartment. The Greene County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office announced that a judge handed down...
New COTA CEO salary higher than most peer cities' transit chiefs
As the Central Ohio Transit Authority asks Columbus-area voters for more funding this November, its new chief executive officer is already raking in more money than any other public transportation leader in Ohio. Monica Tellez-Fowler earns an annual base salary of $363,825, which is more than what the transportation agency leaders in Cleveland,...
Early harvest continues with peaches, apples, grapes: Don’t wait or they’ll be gone
CLEVELAND, Ohio --If you love local, seasonal fruit, pay attention. Starting with strawberries in May, fruit grown in Ohio has been coming into markets at least two weeks ahead of schedule. Ohio cherries are already over and peaches, which are usually ramping up about now, are well into their season....
Ohio OK’s more marijuana companies to operate in recreational market – including 4 testing labs
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Thirty-four Ohio medical marijuana businesses now have certificates of operation to expand into the recreational market, including the first four testing labs to receive permits. Twenty-four of these growers, processors and testing labs are new as of Friday. The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control initially granted...
Darke County Special Olympics hosts Softball Spectacular at Stebbins Field
GREENVILLE — It was a beautiful day for some softball at Stebbins Field on July 27. The Darke County Special Olympics hosted their Softball Spectacular with the event taking up five fields. Darke County Special Olympics Director Cindy Rose said this is the second time they have done this...
Helicopter rides, tinsmithing shows entertain fairgoers
SIDNEY — The Shelby County Fair had many entertainment options for fairgoers this year, including helicopter rides and a tinsmithing show. Adam Lester, co-owner of Fly 614 from Dublin, Ohio, has been conducting helicopter rides for four years throughout Ohio and the surrounding areas. Fly 614 started off with flight instruction training six years ago, and then expanded into giving helicopter rides to other people interested in unique experiences, including his girlfriend Devra Times. He took her on a ride in his helicopter as a first date, and she loved it so much she became a partner in the company.
Mega Multiplier scratch-off brings $100,000 prize to Mansfield resident
Mansfield, Ohio – A Mansfield resident is now $100,000 richer after playing the Ohio Lottery’s “Mega Multiplier” scratch-off game. The winning ticket was bought at Marion Drive Thru and Besta Fasta Pizza on Marion Avenue. The fortunate winner, whose identity remains undisclosed, faced a mandatory deduction...
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