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Pendleton County, Kentucky Couple Sentenced for Armed Methamphetamine Trafficking
COVINGTON, KY – The U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Kentucky is reporting that a DeMossville, Ky., couple, Robert Gullion, 31, and Catelyn Simpson-Barnett, 33, were sentenced on Thursday, by U.S. District Judge David Bunning, to 204 months and 138 months, respectively, for possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine.
North College Hill Fire Department announces death of longtime lieutenant
The North College Hill Fire Department Fire Department lost one of its longtime and well-respected firefighters earlier this week. Lt. Doug “Socks” Eikens, who served on the department for over 30 years, died unexpectedly on Thursday, Aug. 15, according to his obituary. He also served with Colerain fire, Hamilton County Urban Search and Rescue, and Greater Cincinnati HazMat. ...
Man dies in head-on crash in Riverside
RIVERSIDE, Ohio (WDTN) — A two-vehicle crash on Old Troy Pike killed one person Saturday night. The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Dayton Post was called to respond to a crash just minutes before midnight on Aug. 24. Crews were sent out in reference to a two-vehicle crash on Old Troy Pike in Riverside. Preliminary investigation […]
Vehicle fire reported in parking lot on Livingston Road in Groesbeck
CINCINNATI — A vehicle fire has been reported in a parking lot on the 8400 block of Livingston Road in Groesbeck. The extent of damage has not been confirmed at this time. Hamilton County Fire Department have dispatched responders to the scene. For live traffic updates, click here. Click...
3 people are charged in a Kentucky woman’s fatal stabbing, but her family says local police are at fault, too
She was found dead more than a year ago, in the large home of a well-known eastern Kentucky dentist. Roughly 13 months later, on July 30, the dentist and his son — Michael McKinney II and Michael McKinney III — were arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of Amber Spradlin, 39. The circumstances surrounding her killing remain unclear and have cast what a local official described as a “cloud” over the community where she lived.
Hidden Valley Orchards in Lebanon has full slate of apple-themed and fall events
As fall inches closer, Lebanon’s Hidden Valley Orchards is preparing for Apple Cider Days before August is over. “I think it’s a nostalgic feeling,” said HVO marketing manager Becky Johnson. “When you think of fall you think of cider, cinnamon, good food and I really think of being outside because the weather’s just perfect. There’s over 60 acres to explore around here. You’re going throughout all the orchard trees and it’s just a magical time of year, especially here.”
How do Ohio drinking water systems fare in testing for 'forever chemicals'?
More than 1,000 drinking water systems in the United States have detected what are commonly called forever chemicals above limits set by the Environmental Protection Agency, according to a USA TODAY analysis. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, are a group of more than 12,000 synthetic chemicals used in a variety of common applications, from the linings of fast-food boxes and non-stick cookware to fire-fighting foams and other purposes. They have been linked to certain cancers, fertility issues...
Ohio’s eviction rates surged last year — and they’re not slowing down
During the pandemic, emergency rental assistance helped slash the number of evictions in the state. With those funds running out, many Ohio counties’ eviction rates are on the rise again. The number of eviction filings in Franklin, Hamilton and Montgomery counties surpassed pre-pandemic levels last year and they’ve continued...
Ohio Recreational Marijuanal – What Shoppers Are Buying
COLUMBUS – All kinds of recreational marijuana products were made available to Ohioans in earlier this month, but which do Buckeye State shoppers prefer?. Bloom Medicinals, a cannabis company selling both medical and adult use marijuana, offered some insight, and a smaller local shop, Locals Cannabis at 914 Cleveland Ave in Columbus followed similar trends to its multistate counterpart..
After U.S. life expectancy declined, which Ohio cities have longest, shortest lifespan?
Where Ohioans live offers a clue as to how long they'll live. Life expectancy differs by zip code, data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows. Throughout Ohio, life expectancy ranges from a low of 60 in a Columbus neighborhood to just over 89 in a northeast Ohio city. ...
Person struck by train reported on Grand Boulevard in Hamilton
HAMILTON, Ohio — A person has reportedly been struck by a train on Grand Boulevard near Dixie Highway in Hamilton. The severity of the injuries has not been confirmed; however, they are reportedly life-threatening. Hamilton County police officers and fire responders are reported to be at the scene. For...
WHS boys end brief slide with 4-0 road win
GEORGETOWN — The Wilmington High School boys soccer team ended a brief losing streak Saturday with a 4-0 win over Georgetown at GHS. The Hurricane had lost back-to-back games by identical 1-0 scores. Wilmington is now 2-2 on the year. Georgetown drops to 0-3.
Isaacs comes up big in QB role and Franklin fights off Fenwick to earn first victory in the Muncy era
FRANKLIN — It is the start of a new chapter for Franklin High School football. Matt Muncy is a first-time head coach for the Wildcats, and despite several turnovers and a handful of costly penalties Friday night, Muncy & Co. overcame it all to open the 2024 season with a 22-13 victory.
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