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This Historic Mound in Ohio Is One of The Tallest in North America
You learn something new every day. After discovering some unusual and eclectic roadside oddities across Michigan, I've suddenly stumbled across state lines and I'm starting to wonder just what exactly is going on in Ohio!. Visible from Google Earth and touted as "one of the two largest conical mounds in...
4th of July festivities are underway across the Tri-State as people prepare for storms
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Thousands are expected to be in Blue Ash on Thursday night for the annual Red, White & Blue Ash firework show at Summit Park, and they aren't letting the potential storms stop them. The festivities started around 4 p.m. with food trucks and carnival rides. It will...
Goshen Township moves closer to new fire station 2 years after tornado destroys it
GOSHEN TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WRKC) - Saturday marks two years since a tornado ripped through Goshen Township. It left hundreds of buildings damaged, including the fire station. Goshen Township firefighters have been operating out of a makeshift firehouse ever since Station 18 met the EF-2 tornado head-on. “They’re working in tight...
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.
Pickaway Court of Common Pleas News
Joseph L. Avilucea, 27, of 3791 SR 63, Lebanon, pleaded not guilty to Aggravated Possession of Drugs. Disposition: Pretrial 7/19Terrance D. Burgan, 56, of 5787 SR 63, Lebanon, pleaded not guilty to Illegal Conveyance of Drugs onto the Grounds of a Detention Facility. Disposition: Pretrial 7/19Heidi R. Hammers, 45, of 3510 Walnut Rd., Hebron, pleaded not guilty to Aggravated Possession of Drugs, Illegal Conveyance of Drugs onto the Grounds of a Detention Facility. Disposition: Pretrial 7/19Abby L. Huggins, 64, of 333 Wood Lane, Circleville, pleaded guilty to Theft. Disposition: 12 months in prison (suspended), $4,000 restitution, 3 years community controlTimothy Kinstler, 59, of 1704 Audrey Rd., Columbus, pleaded guilty to Passing Bad Checks. Disposition: 6 months in prisonGary R. Leasure, 29, of 110 S. Maple St., Lancaster, pleaded not guilty to Receiving Stolen Property. Disposition: Pretrial 7/19Hannah E. Marcum, 32, 10830 Swope Rd. SW, Amanda, pleaded not guilty to Theft of Drugs (x3). Disposition: Pretrial 7/19Jason McCarty, 48, of 504 E. 9th Ave., Wellston, pleaded not guilty to Felony OMVI, Aggravated Possession of Drugs. Disposition: Pretrial 7/19Jason A. McGowan 44 115 N. Washington St., Circleville, pleaded guilty to Aggravated Possession of Drugs. Disposition: 18 months in prison
State lawmakers are the only ones who can fix property tax problems | Opinion
Remember the shepherd boy who cried "wolf" one night when he was feeling lonely so other shepherds would come to his aid? There was no wolf. He did it again and the other shepherds came. Still, no wolf. The third time there really was a wolf, but when the shepherd cried out for help, nobody came.
Hamilton County submits draft plan to reduce sewer overflows
Hamilton County officials have submitted the Phase 2B plan for bringing the Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati into compliance with the Clean Water Act. The 10-year plan is the next step in reducing how much untreated sewage and storm water overflows into waterways during heavy rainstorms. About 7 billion gallons of untreated sewage overflows into the Ohio River, the Mill Creek, and other waters every year. That’s about half the amount that was overflowing annually before the consent decree was put in place 15 years ago.
Middletown teacher crowned Mrs. Ohio America to compete at pageant in Las Vegas
MIDDLETOWN, Ohio — It's a major honor to be crowned "Mrs. Ohio America" and this year, the winner of the pageant is from the Greater Cincinnati area. Dr. Andrea Million is an educator with Middletown City Schools and a motivational speaker who won this year's competition. Million said she...
Loveland unveils new plan for progress on East Loveland Avenue project
LOVELAND, Ohio — The city of Loveland is trying a new strategy to end a monthslong traffic headache for drivers in the area. The city announced this week that it will bring in work crews on Saturdays in an effort to speed up progress on the East Loveland Avenue project.
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