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'It just doesn't get done.' Demolition dispute could kill plans for old Forest Fair Mall
If a local developer with grandiose plans for the former Forest Fair Mall can't reach an agreement with Butler County officials on the use of a demolition grant, redevelopment of the mall might be kaput. "If the parties don’t cooperate, it (redevelopment) just doesn’t get done," the developer, Rob Smyjunas, CEO of Oakley-based Vandercar...
Hundreds of butterflies to be released in Lebanon
LEBANON, Ohio (WDTN) — Hundreds of butterflies are set to be released in Warren County. On Aug. 10 at 10 a.m., the city of Lebanon will release the butterflies at Miller Ecological Park, located at 755 Miller Road in Lebanon. “The butterfly garden is a sanctuary to Monarch butterflies, a species that is currently seeing […]
Projected Reds starting lineup with Ty France after trade with Mariners
With news of the Frankie Montas trade and Lucas Sims being shipped off to Boston, the Cincinnati faithful kind of forgot that the Reds added former Seattle Mariners first baseman Ty France at the MLB trade deadline. France arrived in Cincinnati ahead of the Reds' game against the Chicago Cubs,...
One of Cincinnati's 'oldest continually operating' bars is up for sale
MOUNT ADAMS, Ohio (WKRC) - One of Cincinnati's oldest continually operating bar and restaurants is officially on the market. The owners of the City View Tavern in Mount Adams posted that they plan to retire after 40 years. So, they listed the property for sale. City View Tavern is known...
Sign unveiled honoring historic National Road and Ebbert’s Farm Market
BELMONT COUNTY, OHIO (WTRF) – On Tuesday, a new interpretive sign was unveiled in Belmont County. It honors not only the historic National Road, but also a family farm that’s been in business 100 years. The Ebbert’s Farm Market sign is at mile marker 138, across from the popular family business that’s still going strong. […]
Fairborn’s Bluegrass and Brew Festival this Friday, to be headlined by Steep Canyon Rangers
Band has recorded two collaborative albums with comedy legend and banjoist Steve Martin. Grammy Award-winning bluegrass band Steep Canyon Rangers will headline Fairborn’s Bluegrass and Brew Festival 8:30 p.m. Friday. The North Carolinian string band originally formed in 2000 and has recorded nine solo albums and two collaborative albums...
Orioles acquire pair of players from Reds
Just before the deadline, the Orioles have picked up Austin Slater and infielder Livan Soto and cash considerations in a trade with the Reds, per announcements from both clubs. The Reds receive cash considerations or a player to be named later. Slater is on the move for the second time...
Dayton deputy city manager urges Congress to support local funding
DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- The City of Dayton's deputy city manager addressed members of Congress on Tuesday. Lashea Lofton testified in front of lawmakers urging them to support funding for local communities. Tuesday's hearing on 'Tax Tools for Local Economic Development,' Lofton spoke on the strategic investment that is tax-exempt...
'All Roads Lead to Dayton,' Secretary of Air Force Frank Kendall Says During Visit
All roads in the Air Force lead to Dayton. That was one message Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall brought to Air Force Life Cycle Industry Days at the Dayton Convention Center on Tuesday, delivered along with a message of essential stability for Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, at a time when Kendall and his fellow Air Force leaders are readying the service to fight a new kind of war.
36th annual festival returns to downtown Mount Vernon
The Mount Vernon Music and Arts Festival will welcome country chart-topper Lonestar, local favorite Six Miles to Nellie and Central Ohio icons Phil Dirt and the Dozers as headline musical acts for this year’s event, Aug. 8-11 on the Public Square and streets of downtown Mount Vernon. Headline concerts are at 8:30 p.m. each night. This marks the 36th year for this event, presented by Ariel Corporation and Park National Bank as part of the 2024 Mount Vernon Presents calendar.
What happens if it rains during Pelotonia? (Spoiler alert: it's probably going to rain)
The thousands of bikers fanning out across central Ohio for Pelotonia's annual bike weekend this week should pack their raincoats. Well, they should for at least one day. It's likely to rain and maybe even storm on Saturday, the first day of Pelotonia, according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington. ...
Investigation into ‘suspected’ timesheet discrepancies by police official in hands of prosecutor
BLUE ASH, Ohio (WXIX) - The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) completed its probe into potential timesheet discrepancies by a high-ranking member of the Blue Ash Police Department and turned their findings over to the Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Office months ago. BCI’s investigation was referred to the prosecutor’s...