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Biden expected to sign Sen. Brown’s All-American Flag Act
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - American flags purchased by the federal government will soon be required to be completely produced and manufactured in the United States. President Joe Biden is expected to sign a bill soon with the new mandate. The government had previously only been required to buy flags that...
Clarksville Employees Donate Over 18,000 Dry Erase Markers to Local Education Foundation in Show of Community Support
In a resounding show of support for local educators, the City of Clarksville employees have pooled together their resources to deliver over 18,000 Expo dry-erase markers to the Clarksville-Montgomery County Education Foundation Teacher’s Warehouse. This gesture forms part of a longstanding tradition where city workers personally contribute to aid teachers in equipping their classrooms. Not a single penny of this comes from city funds, underscoring the community spirit driving the initiative.
3 women grab $30K in merchandise from Lululemon in Hyde Park, police say
Cincinnati police are investigating after $30,000 in merchandise was stolen from the Lululemon in Hyde Park. 911 calls say the theft happened on Saturday at the popular athletic apparel store on Michigan Terrace. Three women, who police say are between 18 and 22 years old, ran into the store and grabbed $30,000 in merchandise. ...
Hot and humid weather likely through Thursday
DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- Today is likely to clear during the afternoon and evening pushing temperatures into the upper 80s. With humidity factored in, it will feel like the 90s. A wave is possible tonight although it may weaken enough that showers fall apart before reaching the Miami Valley. Wednesday...
'Nood Bar' pop-up gives community a first-taste at vendor going into The Silos food hall
DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- As leaders look to bring more businesses to downtown Dayton, local entrepreneurs are teaming up to create new concepts and hopefully attract more people to the area. The Silos food hall is expected to open in the coming months blocks away from Day Air Ballpark. It is planning to be a space with multiple food vendors and a beer garden, according to its Facebook page.
Waynesville To Hold Special Meeting July 31
WAYNESVILLE, OH -- Village of Waynesville Council has called for a special meeting for July 31 at 6 p.m to discuss the applicants for open Council position that has been left open due to the retirement of council woman Joette Dedden back in June. Dedden, who had served on council...
Pastor Eugene Ellington: A man of God who loved God’s People
Pastor Ellington was born in Birmingham, Alabama on October 26, 1952. He was the second eldest of four children, born to the late Deacon James and Levonia Ellington. He accepted Christ at an early age at Southern Baptist Church on Richmond and Cutter. Gene attended Cincinnati Public schools. During his school days, his passion was playing the saxophone.
Two big retailers added to Rookwood Commons shopping center
CINCINNATI — Two major retailers are opening inside the Rookwood Commons & Pavilion shopping center. World Market and Macy's are the two newest stores coming to the shopping area in Norwood. World Market held its grand opening July 25. The retailer sells furniture, decor, apparel, appliances, international food and...
Spiers dominant in return, Cubs’ Pearson ejected for pitch to Stephenson’s head as Reds win 7-1
CINCINNATI (AP) — Carson Spiers allowed one hit in five scoreless innings in his return from the injured list, and the Cincinnati Reds homered three times in a 7-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Monday night. Cubs reliever Nate Pearson and manager Craig Counsell were ejected in the...
WCBDD Hosting “Things That Go!” Event
LEBANON, OH -- Join the Warren County Board of Developmental Disabilities (WCBDD) on August 17 to explore local vehicles, assistive technology, and remote supports at our annual “Things That Go!” event. The free community event is similar to a touch-a-truck event and encourages people of all ages and...
New COTA CEO salary higher than most peer cities' transit chiefs
As the Central Ohio Transit Authority asks Columbus-area voters for more funding this November, its new chief executive officer is already raking in more money than any other public transportation leader in Ohio. Monica Tellez-Fowler earns an annual base salary of $363,825, which is more than what the transportation agency leaders in Cleveland,...
Ohio OK’s more marijuana companies to operate in recreational market – including 4 testing labs
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Thirty-four Ohio medical marijuana businesses now have certificates of operation to expand into the recreational market, including the first four testing labs to receive permits. Twenty-four of these growers, processors and testing labs are new as of Friday. The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control initially granted...
VIDEO: Missing horse trapped in local swimming pool
A Northeast Ohio man says he was not quite sure what he was witnessing, when the camera on his drone captured images of a horse trapped in a swimming pool and then the eventual rescue of the animal by first responders.
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