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Lincoln Center to hold back-to-school bash
TROY — The Lincoln Community Center will host the Back-to-School Bash on Sunday, Aug. 18 from 1-4 p.m. at 110 Ash St. It is a sight to behold to see 500 kids pick up their community-donated school supplies, get haircuts, and be able to access city and county services that families need to help kids be successful in school.
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 […]
Dayton Municipal Court has new initiative to help renters who have been evicted
DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- A new initiative from the Dayton Municipal Court to help renters who have been evicted in the past will be announced in more detail at a 10 a.m. press conference on Wednesday, July 31. Dayton 24/7 Now Reporter Jenilee Borek spoke with the Dayton Municipal Court...
Toledo Pharmacy Owner sentenced for crimes related to improper dispensing of opioids
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The owner of a Toledo pharmacy was sentenced on multiple criminal charges on Monday after investigators say the business violated the Controlled Substances Act. Court records show Thomas Tadsen, the owner of Shaffer Pharmacy, withdrew his previous not guilty plea and entered a no contest plea...
FBI investigating lasers being pointed at aircrafts in Toledo area
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The FBI is investigating instances of someone pointing lasers at planes in the Toledo area, officials said. According to the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio, it’s happened multiple times. The agency said on Tuesday someone has pointed a green laser at aircraft in the area, with several being pointed at a life flight.
Back pack giveaway set for Friday at Seaway Marketplace
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The Let’s Get a Healthy Start Back-to-School event is scheduled for Friday at Seaway Marketplace from 12-3 p.m. Students will be provided with a back pack and other needed school supplies thanks to SSOE. Families will also be treated to a lunch of hot dogs, chips and water, courtesy of Seaway Market.
Mason teachers planning to rally amid contract negotiations
MASON, Ohio (WXIX/ENQUIRER) - Educators in Mason are planning to rally on Monday, Aug. 5, after more than five months of contract negotiations. The most recent union contract expired in June, but the Mason Education Association says they still have not agreed on a new contract with the district. The...
USS Cincinnati: Cold War-era sub finds new home at Voice of America park
WEST CHESTER TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WXIX) - Groundbreaking will finally happen Wednesday on the USS Cincinnati submarine’s new home after more than a decade of planning. The 9 a.m. event is open to the public at Voice of America MetroPark, 8700 Tylersville Road at Crosley Field. The USS Cincinnati served...
Severe Thunderstorms to Hit Ohio Valley with Damaging Winds Starting at 2 PM
Wilmington, OH – The Ohio Valley is bracing for severe thunderstorms expected to bring damaging winds this afternoon and evening. The storm system, currently over Iowa, is moving southeast and will impact the region starting around 2 PM. According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, warm and humid...
Bellville man diagnosed with terminal cancer holding living funeral Saturday
BELLVILLE - A Bellville man who was diagnosed with terminal throat cancer in March, is going to have a living funeral Saturday at Storyside Church so he can "hug and love on people" before God calls him to Heaven. Mike Bryant, 66, a 1976 graduate of Ontario High School, who most recently worked for Central Soft Water/Jackson Well Services, was born May 30, 1958. While he doesn't know his date of death yet, he knows he's headed...
Local school to open $15M facility in Cincinnati suburb
CINCINNATI (Cincinnati Business Courier) - Local career technical education school Butler Tech and the city of Middletown are partnering on an aviation education hangar project. Butler Tech plans to open a new $15 million facility at the Middletown Regional Airport to expand its aviation education program, in turn increasing its...
Mansfield Music Fest 2024 set to ignite Snow Trails with melting pot of genres
MANSFIELD – Hip-hop beats, metal riffs, and alt-rock melodies will once again echo through the hills of Snow Trails as Mansfield Music Fest (MMF) returns Aug. 16 and 17. The festival is gearing up to deliver a dynamic mix of music, art and community. It will feature nearly 50 performers, including both local, regional and national acts.
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