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Dayton leader testifies on Capitol Hill in support of community funding
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — A city of Dayton official addressed members of Congress in hopes of gaining funding to assist communities across the country. LaShea Lofton, deputy city manager for Dayton, testified in Washington D.C., urged Congressional leaders to support providing funding support for local communities during the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance’s ‘Tax Tools […]
DeLoreans, Mustangs, and more: Wicked Wheels adapting to growing popularity ahead of 5th annual event
Andy Glenn, a Springfield Township trustee for the last two decades, has his mom to thank for his involvement in the Wicked Wheels Car Fest. His mother’s dream car was a bright red 1965 Mustang convertible with a 289 engine, and in 2014, his father bought it for her. Now, as he prepares to bring it to the fifth annual Wicked Wheels show where he also serves as a judge, his enthusiasm is contagious. “I love old cars,” he said. “The old cars have a character to them that you just don’t find in things that are made today. They’re so easy to work on. They’re very simplistic. They don’t have the computers, and their designs are something you haven’t seen in a long time come out by auto manufacturers. They’re metal. They don’t have a lot of plastic parts in them. There’s just a lot that appeals about the older vehicles, especially with Gen Xers.” On Aug. 7, Glenn and hundreds of other proud car owners will gather in Springfield’s Homecoming Park to display models ranging from the latest models in dealerships to perfectly-preserved pieces from the ‘60s to firetrucks and racecars.
St. Marys to host memorial 5K
ST. MARYS — A memorial 5K walk, run or ruck will be held at Memorial Park, 100 W. High St., St. Marys, on Sept. 7 starting at 9 a.m. The event is being organized by the Bravo Company, 837th Brigade Engineer Battalion of the Ohio Army National Guard. It...
Man pleads not guilty by reason of insanity after incendiary device detonation
MIAMI COUNTY, Ohio (WKEF) -- A man charged after an incendiary device was detonated at Piqua High School pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity Monday, July 29. 20-year-old Grady Egerton of Piqua faces four felony charges, felonious assault, arson, vandalism, assault and unlawful possession of a dangerous ordnance charges, according to court records.
Multiple departments battle fire at chicken farm
HARROD, OH (WLIO) - Details are currently limited, but a one-alarm fire has erupted inside two large buildings on a chicken farm located at 3631 Lawrence Road on the outskirts of Harrod. According to scanner traffic, there are reports of three employees being transported to a local hospital with an...
‘They wished my children would burn’: Bryan mayor asks for civility amid legal battle with Dad’s Place
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Bryan has century-old businesses, exciting developments, and was recently named one of the best hometowns in Ohio. But Mayor Carrie Schlade said all of the positive things coming out of the community have been overshadowed by a legal battle between the city and Dad’s Place, a local church that’s housing the homeless.
Santiago Espinal homers to extend hit streak to 10 games, Reds' bullpen holds on to beat Cubs 6-3
CINCINNATI (AP) — Santiago Espinal extended his hit streak to 10 games with a two-run homer in the second inning and the Cincinnati Reds held on to beat the Chicago Cubs 6-3 on Tuesday night, winning a series between NL Central rivals trying to stay within striking distance of playoff contention. TJ Friedl drove in two runs with a first-inning base hit, Tyler Stephenson also had an RBI as part of the three-run second inning, and Spencer Steer drove in another with a double in the eighth. Tony Santillan got the start for the Reds because the scheduled starter, Frankie Montas, was traded to Milwaukee earlier in the day. Seven Reds pitchers combined to hold the Cubs to three runs and seven hits. Nick Martinez (5-5) pitched four scoreless innings to get the win. Alexis Díaz pitched the ninth for his 21st save in 23 chances.
Mansfield Secures $4 Million For New Industrial Park Development
The Ohio Department of Development today announced the release of more than $9.7 million to five projects through three state-funded programs designed to boost businesses and enrich communities. An additional $14.6 million approved today will support the state’s first project-ready site through the All Ohio Future Fund. “At Development,...
Lima doctor warns of whooping cough
LIMA — A Lima family doctor is urging residents to check their pertussis vaccination status, as health officials are reporting an uptick in whooping cough cases. Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a respiratory illness that causes cold-like symptoms and a cough that can linger for months. The...
Reds 7, Cubs 1: The offense vanishes, again
The Cubs offense that was on display in Kansas City over the weekend went “clunk” in Cincinnati. The team managed just three hits and Jameson Taillon was smacked for a pair of homers and the Reds defeated the Cubs 7-1. Honestly, I didn’t think Taillon threw too badly,...
Cancer care app helps those diagnosed stay as well as possible
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A new app is now helping many people navigate a difficult diagnosis. For those diagnosed with a chronic illness, their health insurance plan may be able to offer additional support to keep them as well as possible. One example is a cancer diagnosis. Dr. Doug Ross from...
Thousands expected to attend ‘Bash on the Bay’ for country music mega stars
PUT-IN-BAY, Ohio (WOIO) - Put-In-Bay’s music festival, “Bash on the Bay,” is ready to welcome thousands of county music fans of today’s biggest stars. Headliners include county music stars Jelly Roll and Hardy, who will be preforming at the grounds of the Put-In-Bay Airport on Wednesday, Aug. 21, and Thursday, Aug. 22.
Following bankruptcy, Ohio restaurant chain closing all locations outside of Cleveland
An Ohio-based restaurant chain that once boasted multiple Columbus locations, and more than 10 throughout the state, is preparing to shutter all of its eateries outside of the Cleveland area. According to statement posted to its social media accounts earlier this week by owner Matt Fish, Melt Bar & Grilled...
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine opposes redistricting ballot measure
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine opposes a constitutional amendment that would remove politicians like himself from drawing congressional and state lawmakers' districts. The proposed amendment would replace Ohio's current method of drawing maps for congressional and state legislative districts, a process called redistricting. Instead, a 15-member citizen panel without close political ties would...
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