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Pioneers Scorch Scots, Move To 4-0 On The Year
MILFORD CENTER – The Jonathan Alder varsity volleyball team picked up a win over visiting Highland Saturday, moving its record to 4-0 on the year as the Pioneers beat the Scots in straight sets, 25-23, 25-13, and 25-15. Ali Hayes had a team high 18 kills to go along with 6 aces, 11 digs, and 2 blocks. Kylie Trout came up with 15 digs. Kacey Anderson delivered 14 assists and added 6 digs, while Addison Garman handed out 12 assists to go along with 7 digs. Lily Boeckl put away 4 kills and added 1 block. Peyton Hanna had 3 kills and tallied 6 blocks. Addison Schumacher contributed 4 kills and 2 aces. Kailey Miller recorded 3 kills and Abby Middendorf put away 2 kills. Meredith Stroupe came up with 5 digs.
Caroline’s Carts Now Available at Owensboro Wal-Marts Make Shopping More Accessible
A couple of months ago, a friend of mine made a social media post about shopping with their child. It brought awareness to a topic that some folks may not ever think of. Shopping inclusivity. Sometimes kiddos don't understand the importance of staying close to their parents in busy stores like super markets or crowded places.
Blood donations urged as severe weather strains already low supply
Blood centers across the country and here in Ohio continue to highlight an emergency need for blood donations. Solvita, the Dayton-area blood donation center, said Monday that it is preparing to enter the challenging Labor Day holiday period with critically short supply of multiple blood types. Blood collection this summer has often fallen below the 350 donors per day needed to supply area hospitals while coinciding with sudden spikes in hospital emergency blood usage, according to Solvita.
'Precautions should be taken': Blistering heat to be followed by severe storms Wednesday
Heat index values nearing 100 this week are forecast to cool slightly Wednesday night when rain and strong winds begin pummeling Ohio. Early projections show that storm should enter the Buckeye State sometime between Wednesday afternoon and Thursday morning, according to Alex Kennedy, a meteorologist who works in the Cleveland office of the...
Banking Challenges Remain for Ohio’s Cannabis Dispensaries
Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. Despite the legalization of recreational marijuana in Ohio and the licensing of around 120 dispensaries, the cannabis industry still faces significant banking challenges due to federal laws that classify marijuana as illegal. This legal discrepancy makes financial institutions hesitant to provide services to cannabis businesses.
City of Columbus Settles Case with State Over Gun Background Check Rules
The cities of Dayton and Columbus as well as Everytown For Gun Safety settled a four years-long court battle this week with the state of Ohio over the criminal background check system. The program is a well-known protection to ensure people with a serious criminal convictions aren’t able to purchase a firearm, but it’s also used to ensure they aren’t hired to a position of trust, like a teacher or police officer.
1 person taken to hospital after NB I-71 crash between motorcycle and semi
SILVERTON, Ohio (WXIX) - Northbound Interstate 71 is open again after a crash involving a motorcycle and semi, according to Hamilton County dispatchers. It was reported just after 3:30 a.m. Monday near the Stewart Road exit in Silverton. The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office and Deer Park-Silverton Joint Fire District both...
Fogo de Chão Signs Lease in Ohio
Fogo de Chão, the internationally renowned restaurant from Brazil, announced today the signing of a lease agreement to open its first Ohio location in Columbus. The new 7,245 square foot restaurant is scheduled to open later this year at 1425 Polaris Parkway in the Polaris Towne Center, one of the city’s largest retail and dining destinations.
Hillsboro woman sentenced to over two years
A Hillsboro woman was sentenced to over two years in prison on multiple charges from two different cases. Shawna Willey, 30, Hillsboro, was sentenced to eight months on one count of aggravated possession of methamphetamine, a fifth-degree felony, which was ordered to be consecutive to 17 months from another case of one count of failure to appear, a fourth-degree felony. Willey was also given 25 days of jail time credit.
Cincinnati to start notifying residents living in homes with lead water lines
An estimated 35,000 residential properties in Cincinnati have potentially dangerous lead service lines for drinking water, and the city hopes to replace all of them by 2037. Greater Cincinnati Water Works (GCWW) is launching a public notification effort to contact everyone living at these properties over the next few months.
Ohio begins campaign to recruit volunteer firefighters
PROCTORVILLE, Ohio (WCHS) — Across the country there's a big need for volunteer firefighters. Ohio is tackling the issue head on, launching a public service campaign to raise awareness. While volunteer fire departments welcome the recruitment campaign, they have their doubts as to whether it will actually raise numbers.
Yost plans appeal after judge stops Ohio’s 24-hour waiting period
(The Center Square) – Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost says he plans to appeal an injunction that stops the law requiring a 24-hour waiting period and informed consent before an abortion. The ruling from Franklin County Common Pleas Court Judge David Young is the first ruling after voters easily enshrined abortion rights in the state’s constitution in November. Young said the state law that mandates the 24-hour waiting period, in-person...
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