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Facebook report challenges claims that fracking is 'environmentally-friendly'
A new Facebook page monitoring thousands of fracking-related accidents and cleanups happening nearly every day over the last nine years challenges the Ohio gas and oil industry’s claims that it’s environmentally-friendly. Report trends indicate a pattern of lax regulation along with superficial attempts to clean up oil, gas and radioactive fracking wastewater from lands and water across the state, according to FracTracker Alliance, a national nonprofit that studies, maps, and communicates the risks and impacts of oil, gas, and petrochemical development. ...
Kori Bevis and ‘Baker’ Win AKC National Obedience Championship for Third Year in a Row
The Roberts Center in Wilmington, Ohio was bustling with obedient dogs on July 20 and 21, with two days of competition in this year’s AKC National Obedience Championship. The event celebrated its 30th competition this year, but that wasn’t the only historic part of the weekend. For the first time in history, a dog and handler team won the competition for a third time — it’s also the first time that the same team won for the third year in a row.
Fayette Co. Title Dept. computers still down following global IT outage
WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, Ohio — The Fayette County Title Department is still experiencing complications from the global IT outage. The outage, which began last week, is reportedly linked to a problem with the cybersecurity program CrowdStrike. It has affected Microsoft systems globally, causing disruptions for various organizations. Authorities say...
Paul Fritts and Company Opus 43
Paul Fritts and Company has built a new organ, Opus 43, for Saint Thomas Episcopal Church, Terrace Park, Ohio: two manuals and pedal, 35 stops, 43 ranks, 2,223 pipes. The organ is featured on the cover of the July 2024 issue of The Diapason:. The design is inspired by the...
'It's like our Super Bowl': Theme announced for Western & Southern/WEBN Fireworks
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Do you love the '90s? That's the theme for this year's Western & Southern/WEBN Fireworks. The theme was announced on the KiddChris Show Monday morning on WEBN. New artwork for the event will be revealed Thursday at Moerlein. "It's going to blow everybody away," said KiddChris. "It's...
Thom Brennaman lands big new broadcasting gig
Some four years after we last heard him on a national network, Thom Brennaman is officially back. Andrew Marchand of The Athletic reported on Sunday that the former Cincinnati Reds broadcaster Brennaman has landed a big new gig. He has been hired by The CW as their lead voice for nationally-televised college football games. “There... The post Thom Brennaman lands big new broadcasting gig appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Social media trend called 'sadfishing' can put young people at risk
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A new online trend that’s popular among teens is now raising concern among parents for its potential harm. The trend is called sadfishing. While it may seem innocent, pediatricians are warning about what it might say to a stranger online about teens and their vulnerability. “Sadfishing...
Lopez, Sale Favored to Lead Braves Past Slumping Reds
Albies Is the Latest Braves Star to Be Sidelined for Injury-Ravaged Atlanta. Things have gotten off to a slow start following the MLB All-Star break for both the Cincinnati Reds and the Atlanta Braves, with Cincinnati being swept by the Washington Nationals and Atlanta dropping two of three games at home to the St. Louis Cardinals.
Card shower announced for Eugene Baker’s 103rd birthday
LAURA — The family of Eugene (Gene) E. Baker, who turns 103 on Aug. 8, invites everyone to participate in a card shower to celebrate his birthday. Baker was born on Aug. 8, 1921. He is the son of the late David and Kate Jane (Cordier) Baker. He lived his most of his life in the Laura area. He also spent time serving his country in the U.S. Army Air Corps during WWII.
Bengals News (7/22): We’re Jammin’
This time, a generation after the Bengals sifted their greatest running back out of the 1997 NFL Draft’s second round, Corey Dillon took the call. Bengals’ Amarius Mims now only 2024 first-round pick to not have signed rookie contract. As of Sunday night, Cincinnati Bengals tackle Amarius Mims...
Police called to Goshen Township neighborhood
GOSHEN, Ohio — A shooting has been reported on State Route 28 in Goshen Township. Multiple Goshen Township units are responding to the scene, at the Lakeshore Estates Mobile Home Park. The extent of the injuries is unknown at this time. This is a developing story and will be...
Consequences continue as bill at center of Ohio utility corruption scandal marks fifth anniversary
Five years after Gov. Mike DeWine signed House Bill 6 into law, Ohio citizens and ratepayers are still paying the price. Ohio lawmakers still haven’t taken steps to repeal the rest of the nuclear and coal bailout bill, which is the focus of what prosecutors say was a roughly $60 million bribery scheme by utility FirstEnergy and its affiliates. Cases continue to wind through the courts, and two men implicated in the scandal have apparently taken their own lives.
Electronic recycling event to take place at Riverside High School Aug. 6
FRANKLIN TWP. ― A free electronic recycling event is set to take place at Riverside High School in early August. Franklin Township officials have announced that the recycling event will take place at the school from 2 to 6 p.m. Aug. 6. According to the event flier, no appointments are necessary and there will be a drive-up style for drop-offs.
Report: Reds entering “selling” mode at the trade deadline
The Cincinnati Reds were just swept by the Washington Nationals to begin the second half of the regular season. That dropped their record for 47-53, which is only better than two teams in the National League – the Colorado Rockies and the Miami Marlins. With four consecutive losses and time running out, Jon Morosi of MLB Network is reporting that the front office has indicated to other teams around the league that they are willing to trade players who are on expiring contracts.
This Quirky Little Michigan Highway Ends At an Off-Ramp Just 4000 Feet Into Ohio
US Highways are generally intended to be long cross-country, multi-state travel. Take some of the routes that pass through Michigan - US 31 travels from Mackinaw City to Mobile, Alabama. US 41 runs from Copper Harbor to Miami while US 23 runs from the Straits of Mackinac to Jacksonville. The...
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