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Ohio man, granted a pardon years ago, now coaches others through process
In semi-retirement, lifelong Columbus resident Greg Winbush has been coaching others on how to get through a paperwork-heavy process with sometimes burdensome emotional baggage: trying for a governor's pardon. “I see myself come through the door when I talk to somebody because I know what it feels like to be...
Family of murdered couple speaks at defendants' sentencing
Eighteen months after the murders of Malinda Moore, 28, and Brent Roscoe, 36, their families had a chance to address two women involved in their deaths. Fourteen family members filled the spectators’ seats in the Lucas County Common Pleas courtroom of Judge Ian English for the sentencings Monday of Riley Franke and Camryn Chase. In April, Franke pleaded guilty to burglary and robbery and Chase pleaded guilty to two counts of murder. Judge English sentenced Franke, 20, of the 2300 block of Starr Avenue in Oregon, to 13 to 16 years in prison and Chase, 24, of the 500 block of Leach Avenue in Toledo, to two consecutive life terms with parole eligibility after 30 years. Chase faced more severe charges for her role as a planner and for actually entering the house to carry out the Nov. 10, 2022, robbery and murders. She did not, however, pull the trigger that killed the young couple. Their shooter, Prince Jones, 24, died in a shootout with police in East Toledo several hours after the crime.
What’s That Noise? Sonic Boom Warning Issued for Michigan
Even if you know it's coming, a sonic boom can still take you by surprise - and if you're a resident of Southeast Michigan or Northwest Ohio, you may hear some today. The 180th Fighter Wing in Ohio will be conducting testing Monday (7/15) afternoon and says residents should be aware that the loud "booms" could be heard throughout the area.
Dayton welcomes Ninth & Tenth Cavalry Association for historic reunion from July 21-28
Dayton, Ohio – Destination Dayton is set to welcome the Ninth & Tenth (Horse) Cavalry Association, National Buffalo Soldiers for their 158th Reunion, scheduled from July 21 to July 28. This event marks the first time the Association has selected Dayton as its host city, therefore honoring the military tradition of the area.
Buyers or sellers: Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati RedsRecord: 47-50Games out of playoffs: 8.0 in NL Central, 3.0 in wild cardBuyer or seller: BuyerEntering the 2024 season, the Cincinnati Reds were a popular choice to win the National League Central division title. With a talented but young offense and a pitching staff filled with potential, they got off to a slow start, going 20-30 over the first 50 games of the season. But after a recent stretch of solid baseball, they find themselves back in a battle where everyone in the division still has a good chance. Starting pitchers Hunter Greene and Nick Lodolo have been joined by breakout...
Trial in Ohio’s gender-affirming care law begins
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The first day of the trial for the Saving Adolescents from Experimentation (SAFE) Act wrapped up in the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas on Monday. The SAFE Act aims to ban minors from receiving gender-affirming care, like hormone blockers, in Ohio. It also prohibits a mental health professional from diagnosing […]
Ohio ranked as one of the top states for business, according to CNBC report
Recent rankings from CNBC show where Ohio stands in the United States when it comes to business. In the latest 2024 report, Ohio not only ranks in the top 10, but improved from its 2023 rank.
Video shows suspects vandalizing St. Vincent de Paul donation trucks
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - A Cincinnati non-profit organization’s donation trucks were vandalized twice within two days. The incidents occurred overnight to four St. Vincent de Paul trucks, according to the organization’s media spokesperson Anne Jones. Three donation trucks were damaged on July 10, followed by someone breaking the window...
Rite Aid closing dozens of additional stores. Here's where.
Rite Aid has identified additional stores targeted for closure, as the ailing pharmacy chain looks to exit bankruptcy after winning court approval for a restructuring plan late last month.Rite Aid filed for Chapter 11 protection in October 2023 and said it would initially shutter 154 stores. It has since closed more than 520 locations in bankruptcy, or about a quarter of the 2,111 stores that the retailer had been operating when it sought court protection. In a court document filed on Friday, the company identified additional 18 stores to be shuttered in Michigan and 13 locations targeted for closure in...
Reactions to Ohio’s JD Vance being named Donald Trump’s vice presidential pick
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – With Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump naming Ohio Senator JD Vance as his vice-presidential running mate, politicians from across the country are touting the state’s junior senator’s credentials. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine congratulated Vance on being the pick. “A son of Middletown, Ohio, J.D. can relate to the many Americans who […]
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