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Ohio’s casinos, racinos report uptick in May gambling revenue
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Ohio’s casinos and racinos saw an uptick in gambling revenue and had their best May since 2021. The state’s 11 casinos and racinos brought in a combined $204 million in May, up from $196 million in 2023 and $202 million in 2022. The record for the month was set in 2021, at $209 million, according to data from the Ohio casino control and lottery commissions.
Ohio man playing football in water bitten by shark at 'shark bite capital of the world'
A 21-year-old Ohio man was bitten by a shark at Florida's New Smyrna Beach on the Fourth of July while playing football in knee-deep water, according to Beach Safety Ocean Rescue Interim Director Tammy Malphurs. The shark bit him on the right foot. The man's injuries were not life-threatening, and...
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.
Copperheads' staff tosses gem in series-clincher over Grand Lake
CELINA — A series is a series, no matter where you play the games. After Southern Ohio opened up a three-game stint against Grand Lake with a six-run victory at home on Tuesday evening, the Copperheads quickly turned around and went back on the road to Celina to continue the series with the Mariners on Wednesday. Arguably walking away with its best pitching performance of the season, Southern Ohio dominated...
Police chase ended by fence
On Saturday a Sidney police officer attempted to stop a motorcyclist for an obscured license plate. The motorcyclist took off instead of pulling over. The motorcyclist led the police down Vandemark Road and Michigan Street. Speeds during the chase reached over 70 mph in town. Eventually the motorcyclist turned onto Brooklyn Avenue where they eventually went down a private drive on the 800 block of Brooklyn Avenue. The driveway had a shut fence door. Roughly 10 feet before the driveway’s fence door the motorcyclist veered sharply right off of the driveway and then smashed through a wood and wire fence that runs along the side of the driveway. The motorcyclist flipped over the handlebars as they crashed through the fence. The crash occurred shortly before 10 p.m.. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet and did not sustain any serious injuries. The suspect was booked by Sidney police. There was an active warrant out for the suspect’s arrest in Miami County.
Photo: Tree falls on power lines
A dead tree that was reportedly cutdown fell onto power lines on Saturday behind an apartment complex at 836 St. Marys Avenue. The tree fell around 2:10 p.m.. Sidney firefighters put up “do not cross” tape and AES Electric was called to the scene.
New textured, natural hair salon opens in the Oregon District
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Downtown Dayton welcomes a new business this weekend. Chairapy held its ribbon cutting on Friday, June 5 ahead of First Friday festivities. Salon owner Asha Parson celebrated the ceremony with family and friends. “I think it’s a lot to want to build community and be...
Car crashes into local church building
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — A car was towed away after hitting a local church building. A crash occurred near the intersection of Catalpa Drive and West Fairview Avenue. Crews responded around 11:30 a.m. A police sergeant on scene told 2 NEWS that the vehicle crashed into the outside structure of the church. The driver told police […]
New bistro with European flair opens soon at Austin Landing, hiring now
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — The Taste of Belgium will soon open its doors to shoppers at Austin Landing. In the meantime, the hunt for potential employees is on. This will be the second location in the Dayton area. A site at The Greene opened last year. The Cincinatti-based eatery is looking to hire managers, hosts, […]
Coalition hosts petition signing for West Dayton hospital
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — In West Dayton, community leaders are gearing up for the upcoming election. The Clergy Community Coalition is still pushing to make healthcare services more accessible after the closing of Good Samaritan Hospital in 2018. Now, they want to put it on the ballot. The clergy community coalition wants to get their […]
City of Dayton offering tree planting program
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Residents in the city of Dayton could be eligible for trees to be planted outside of their residence. The city is offering street trees to be planted outside of homes. According to the city, the trees are required to be planted in the public right-of-way. The sites of the trees have […]
Richland County marriage licenses recorded June 24-28
These marriage license applications were recorded in Richland County between June 24 and June 28:. Jordan Allen Davis of Mansfield, 22, government, to Jaclynn Renee Hall of Mansfield, 23, government. Charles Harvey Hosey of Bellville, 59, police officer, to Marjorie Ann Glunt of Austintown, OH, 59, bus driver. Alice McDougal...
Toledo hair stylist using her own talents to help young woman succeed
TOLEDO, Ohio — A local hair stylist is impacting the community by using her gifts to mentor young women and bring people together. Tarolyn Strozier owns Dani Smith Salon and Suites in west Toledo, where she passes on her art to the next generation of stylists. Strozier, a former...
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