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Miami’s geo-thermal work grows to include iconic campus site
OXFORD — There’s a lot of dust now being kicked up around an iconic building on Miami University’s main campus, but it’s for good cause, said school officials. The university is expanding its already elaborate underground, geo-thermal cooling and heating system to include the school’s sports arena and athletic office complex at Millet Hall.
Miami football team picked to win Mid-American Conference by league coaches
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - The Miami University football team was picked to finish atop the 2024 Mid-American Conference regular season standings according to the league's 12 head coaches in a poll released by the league on Friday. The RedHawks received nine first-place votes in the poll and 10 of the 12...
Sentencing in Death of Woman Whose Remains Were Found in Cedar Grove
(Hamilton, OH) – The former fiancé of a woman whose body was found near Cedar Grove more than 10 years ago was sentenced to the maximum three years in prison on Thursday. John Carter pleaded guilty last month to Involuntary Manslaughter in Butler County Ohio. He accepted a...
Homegrown Music Festival Happens Saturday, Supports The Community Project
The event will feature 11 musical acts, food trucks, and beer and wine. (Lawrenceburg, Ind.) – The first annual Homegrown Music Festival happens Saturday, July 20 at the Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds. The event will run from noon to 10:00 p.m., featuring live music, food, and drinks – all while supporting...
Revised South 37th St. housing plan, TIF spending for public safety among council talks
RICHMOND, Ind. — Despite the mayor being out sick, the Richmond Common Council was still able to get some work done at its recent biweekly meeting. That included the narrow approval of a resolution that would allow tax-increment financing dollars to be used for public safety, as well as the vacating of a...
UPDATE: Greensburg Woman Found Safe
(Greensburg, IN) – The Silver Alert for 19-year-old Mia Wilson of Greensburg has been canceled. The Greensburg Police Department says Wilson was located around 4:15 p.m. Friday in the New Castle area, thanks to a tip. GPD says the tipster provided crucial early information which led to Wilson’s whereabouts...
Kroger shootout suspect incompetent to stand trial for now
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - The man accused of starting a shootout with police inside the Kroger in Colerain Township is ruled incompetent to stand trial. Police say Joseph Van Niman started a shootout with police after officers tried to stop him following a suspected drug deal on May 29. He faces...
Greensburg girl goes missing, statewide Silver Alert issued
GREENSBURG, Ind. – A Statewide Silver Alert has been declared for a Decatur County teenager. The Greensburg Police Department is investigating the disappearance of Mia Wilson, a 19-year-old Asian female. She is 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighs 136 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a pink top, black skirt, and blue and green Nike shoes.
WTRE Farmer of the Day
WTRE Celebrated the “Farmer of the Day” this year at the Decatur County Fair. Kylie Huber Olsen, a 3rd generation farmer, from the St. Paul area, is our Farmer of the Day. Kylie and her husband Justin and 2 daughters – Sadie and Nora, continue to raise cow/calves at their home and Kylie also works with her parents on their farm, also with cow/calf pairs. Kylie grew up on a Dairy farm that began with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Huber and followed suit with parents Brian and Shirley Huber, who recently retired their dairy herd. Kylie and her siblings all spent time at the barn and continue, along with the grandkids, to be a part of the daily landscape at the farm. Kylie is also a Vet Tech, with several years experience, and is currently enjoying being a stay at home Mom and working with her family.
John R. Steuver Jr, 89, Dillsboro
John R. Steuver Jr, 89, of Dillsboro passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Florence surrounded by his loving family. John was born on Monday, January 14, 1935, in Milan; son of John Steuver Sr. and Helen (Miller) Steuver. John married the loved of his life, Marlene (Iceberg) Steuver, on September 18, 1954, and she preceded him in death on October 17, 2022. John worked as a carpenter through the union. He was a member of the Hope Baptist Church, National Rifle Association, and Old Time Fiddlers. He was a former state champion of the fiddler contest in Kentucky, played the fiddle at Renfro Valley in Kentucky, and was also a member of the Southeastern Indiana Musicians Hall of Fame. John was also nominated as Kentucky colonel and was a proud torch bearer for the Indiana Bicentennial. John loved to go to church and was past Deacon at Calvary Baptist Church in Milton. John enjoyed horseback riding, farming, and playing the fiddle. He also enjoyed tracing genealogy.
Piney River Brewing wins five medals at US Open Beer Championship
Piney River Brewing won five medals at the US Open Beer Championship 2024 competition, announced this week from the US Open Beer Championship Headquarters in Oxford, Ohio. The 2024 competition included over 9,000 beers in 170 different beer style categories. The contest is open to professional brewers and award-winning beers from home brewers across the US. US Open judges hail from England, Canada and the US, and judging is completed annually in Oxford.
OUTAGES ACROSS THE COUNTRY AFFECT WHITEWATER VALLEY
There is developing overnight national and international news that is affecting us here in the Whitewater Valley. There have been IT outages across the country that are affecting airports, banks, and some 911 services. It appears to be connected to Microsoft. At 4:30 this morning, Union County dispatchers indicated that both their 911 and non-emergency lines are down. Butler County is reporting similar 911 outages. There have also been reports of bank cards not working. There are also major affects at airports across the country, including at our two closest. Major air carriers have asked the FAA for a global ground stop on all flights. Our two closest airports air having issues. In Dayton, some flight statuses are now listed as either unknown or delayed. At Cincinnati, outbound travelers are not able to check in for their flights. National security officials are saying all of the issues are not the result of a cyber attack, but are pointing the finger at a computer glitch by the firm Crowdstrike.
Missing Indiana woman believed to be in danger may be in Cincinnati
GREENSBURG, Ind. (WKRC) - Authorities are requesting assistance with locating a missing Indiana woman who is believed to be in extreme danger. According to authorities, 19-year-old Mia Wilson went missing from Greensburg, Indiana. She was last seen on Wednesday, July 17 at 6:00 p.m. Police believe she may be in the Cincinnati area.
Adams Township (IN) VFD Station Being Built
Greensburg Daily News, Ind. Jul. 18—”It’s huge,” Trustee Rachel Connall Mirick said when asked what the new Adams Township Volunteer Fire Department station meant to the township. “We’re a pretty big township, so we really are in need, with the size of the township, to have...
MAN SENTENCED FOR 2013 MURDER
The man who was responsible for the death of a young woman whose body was found along the Whitewater River in Franklin County received the maximum prison sentence yesterday. But John Carter will spend only three years behind bars because of a plea deal. The father of Katelyn Markham spoke at the sentencing yesterday. Katelyn’s body was found in 2013 just south of Brookville.
Sunman-Dearborn Celebrates Significant Gains in Latest State Assessments
The district's scores surpassed state averages. (St. Leon, Ind.) - Sunman-Dearborn Community Schools are proud to announce significant gains in the latest state assessments, including the Indiana Learning Evaluation Assessment Readiness Network (ILEARN) and the SAT. These results reflect the district's commitment to academic excellence and the effectiveness of its strategic initiatives.
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