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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...
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...
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...
Cincinnati-operated cameras have been down during recent crimes, city won't say how many
As police continue to investigate a fight in the middle of the Montgomery Inn Boathouse parking lot, they may be missing what could be crucial evidence. There was no security footage due to a non-operating Cincinnati police camera. The confrontation put two people in the hospital but also brought to light an issue...
Veteran, father of 7 receives new roof from local company
A surprise visitor brought good news to local father of seven and U.S. Air National Guard veteran Robert Kish. “One day the doorbell rang and my son said, ‘Hey, you better answer the door,’” Mr. Kish said. Andrew Kish, a 20-something journalism student at Bowling Green State University, had entered his father, Robert, into a selection for a free new roof, put on by Freedom Roofing, Windows and Siding LLC. “So I heard about the Freedom Roofing Project through a Facebook post,” Mr. Kish’s middle son said, talking about an application and essay he wrote for the entry back in spring of this year.
NKY neighborhood latest to be targeted by thieves, car break-ins
FT. MITCHELL, Ky. (WKRC)- Ft. Mitchell is the latest Tri-State neighborhood to be hit by thieves of opportunity. The crooks went up and down several streets early Monday morning. Police shared this post and picture from one of the security cameras. The department has received several more videos. They show...
The Gauntlet Mud Run returns to Chenoweth Trails August 3
DARKE COUNTY – The Light Foundation is gearing up to host the eleventh annual Gauntlet Mud Run, a revered summer tradition for many adventurers. The military-inspired obstacle course and activities are planned to be more family-friendly than ever before. The Gauntlet Mud Run continues to draw more than 1,000 participants, volunteers, and spectators.
Ohio bill would allow impaired driving test for marijuana, but does it work?
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Law enforcement could get a new test to check for high drivers with a pending Ohio bill, but challengers are raising questions about its accuracy. Republican Reps. D.J. Swearingen and Cindy Abrams introduced House Bill 230 in June 2023. After slowly making its way through a committee, the bill passed in […]
DeWine speaks out on redistricting
Gov. Mike DeWine has spoken: He doesn't like the redistricting proposal on the November ballot. "I believe we must put an end to gerrymandering once and for all in Ohio," he told reporters today. "The only way to do this is to take politics completely out of the drawing of the maps." ...
Produce recall due to possible Listeria contamination
INDIANA — The Food and Drug Administration announced a recall of produce and other products due to a possible Listeria contamination. The recalled produce from Weirs Farm was sold in Kroger stores in Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Missouri, and Ohio. This includes all produce packaged at the Supreme Service Solution...
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