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Village council discusses food truck regulations
MECHANICSBURG — The Mechanicsburg Village Council met on Monday, June 17 in regular session in the municipal building. Mayor Jason Adelsberger was not present. Owners of a food truck were present at the meeting. They were there to discuss the arrangements they have made with the owner of the old Grandma’s Pizza building located at 300 West Main Street. Discussion was had amongst council regarding the lack of rules/regulations and permitting the village currently has on food trucks in general. Ultimately it was decided that more information was needed on how to proceed, and a request was made for the planning commission to meet and make decisions on rules and regulations regarding food trucks. Temporary allowance of the particular food truck in question was approved.
Showers, storms could threaten local firework shows across the area
Some of the Miami Valley’s biggest communities, including Dayton and Springfield, are supposed to be launching community fireworks tonight, but the forecast may cause some hiccups for the annual traditions.
Mile race event is July 13
MECHANICSBURG — Summer Celebration is Saturday, July 13 at Goshen Memorial Park. The annual 1-mile run/walk to honor and support local veterans and their families will be at the park bottom. Registration is at 8 a.m. with a $10 (cash) entry fee and run/walk starts at 9 a.m. The...
New fingerprinting devices coming to local courts
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Local courts are set to receive new technology for fingerprinting. In the Miami Valley, select courts in Clark, Clinton, Darke Greene, Logan, Miami, Montgomery, Preble and Warren counties are receiving the new devices. According to Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, the technology will allow the state’s computerized criminal records database more […]
West Liberty hosts spring cleaning day July 6
The Village of West Liberty hosts a spring cleaning day for village residents from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 6, at Lions Park. This is an opportunity to declutter your home and dispose of unwanted items in an environmentally-friendly manner. The service is offered exclusively to West Liberty...
Springfield Township, fire chief approve separation agreement
SPRINGFIELD Twp., Ohio (WTVG) - The fire chief for the Springfield Fire Department is no longer with the department after a separation agreement was approved. Fire Chief Barry Cousino was on paid administrative leave because of an incident that occurred on Jan. 2. The incident included paramedics declaring a woman dead when she was not actually dead.
Moderate drought conditions impacting parts of Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — June ended on a very dry note. It was the 8th driest June on record for the Columbus area. ALSO | July's weather in Columbus: Here's what may happen this year. We had two stretches of dry weather including over a week of no rain...
Two PUDs Get Planning Commission’s Approval
MARYSVILLE – The Marysville Planning Commission Tuesday gave its blessing to both the Marysville South Planned Unit Development (PUD), and an amendment to the Marysville East, Section 1 PUD at its regular meeting. The Marysville South PUD is approximately 592 acres north of Scottslawn Road, and according to the...
Historical Society hosts Ice Cream Social on July 21
Celebrate National Ice Cream Day by enjoying locally-made Woodruff Farm ice cream, with cake or pie, at the Champaign County Historical Society’s annual Ice Cream Social from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, July 21 on the front lawn of the CCHS Museum, 809 East Lawn Ave., Urbana. Admission...
The Best Neighborhoods to Live in Springfield, Ohio
Springfield, Ohio, might not be the first place that comes to mind when you think of your next move, but this hidden gem offers a blend of historic charm, modern amenities, and a welcoming community. Whether you’re looking for a quiet place to settle down or a vibrant neighborhood full...
Local Village to Clean Up This Weekend
West Liberty residents, while you are celebrating the holiday this week, or maybe are off work and cleaning up around the house don’t forget Saturday’s Spring Clean-Up Day. The Village will host the dumpsters for village residents from 8 AM to 1 PM this Saturday at Lions Park.
Urbana City Council Encourages Police Academy
The Urbana City Council met in a regular meeting Tuesday night. Increase blanket purchase order number, 2024-00359 to Cherokee Run Landfill of $10,000 for sludge disposal. The purchase order was approved for $50,000 by the board of control earlier this year. The expense will be charged to the Sewer Fund and is in the 2024 budget.
East Liberty Fireworks & Independence Day Festival
After what they thought was going to be their final year, members of the East Liberty Community came together to continue their Independence Day Celebration tradition. In 2023, the committee that handles all the details didn’t think that they would be able to continue, but several community members stepped up and said they didn’t want to see the events stop.
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