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Ohio Ren Fest to kick off next weekend
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — One of Ohio’s biggest festivals is gearing up for the opening weekend of its 35th season. The Ohio Renaissance Festival opens once again on Aug. 31 for a full season of medieval entertainment, food and fun. The festival runs every weekend through Oct. 27, with various themed weekends happening throughout fall. […]
‘22 a day is 22 too many’
On Saturday, Sept. 21, Wilmington will hold a Silent Watch at the Veterans Memorial on the corner of Main and Walnut streets. The event, organized by Clinton County Veteran Services, aims to raise awareness about the tragic rate of veteran suicides and to honor those who have served but are no longer with us. The event will run from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., with community members invited to sign up for 20-minute shifts to stand in silent vigil.
Xenia City Council approves moratorium, seeks ‘full service’ hospital over ER
XENIA, Ohio (WDTN) — A moratorium has passed in a Greene County city, preventing the building of a new hospital. Kettering Health previously announced its intentions to build a $40 million medical facility to replace Greene Memorial Hospital. However, at a council meeting Thursday night, city leaders voted to approve a temporary hold on the […]
Goshen Township to build new firehouse after catastrophic 2022 tornado
GOSHEN TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WXIX) - The Goshen firehouse that has been out of commission for two years will soon be demolished to make way for a new one. For two years, Station 18 Firehouse has served as a reminder of the July 6, 2022, EF2 tornado that ripped through Goshen damaging nearly 300 structures.
Land use input session scheduled for Washington Township residents
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WDTN) — A meeting to discover what local residents would like to see in the community is happening in Washington Township. On Wednesday, Aug. 28 from 6 to 8 p.m., a community meeting will occur for township residents in the auditorium at RecPlex West. During the session, township officials will be looking to hear directly […]
Deerfield Township welcomes Fifty West Brewery
• Fifty West Brewing Co. is unveiling its new location in Deerfield Township, Ohio on August 24th, 2024. • The family-friendly venue will feature a classic American rootbeer stand atmosphere, recreational activities, and a 5K Fun Run. • The grand opening event will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony, kids' band performance,...
City purchases former Donisi Mirror Company building and land
Loveland, Ohio – The City completed the “closing” to purchase 507 Loveland Madeira Road last week. The property, was the former Donisi Mirror Company. The City received $500,000 in grant funding from the Hamilton County Commissioners towards the purchase price. According to City Manager Dave Kennedy in his weekly report, “Now owned by the city, the structure will be razed and the property repurposed for a private development.”
Early dismissal for 2 Little Miami schools due to water main break
MAINEVILLE, Ohio (WXIX) - Little Miami High School and middle school students are being let out early after a water main break occurred Thursday morning. According to the school district, the water main break happened at Little Miami High School, causing the middle school and the high school to lose water.
Call for Art: New Loveland City Flag possible
Loveland, Ohio – The Loveland Sesquicentennial Committee is preparing for Loveland’s 150 year anniversary and is contemplating a public art contest to update the Loveland Flag. Below is a draft proposal to conduct the contest. Loveland Artists that live or work in Loveland are encouraged to submit up...
Greater Cincinnati school district invests in new life-saving technology for emergencies
MIDDLETOWN, Ohio (WKRC) - Leaders in a local school district are investing in technology that they say could save lives in an emergency. Middletown school leaders said that the Raptor Emergency Management System is on every staff member's computer and on their phones if they choose. District leaders said that...
City offers natural gas aggregation program
WILMINGTON — With another heating season coming up, Wilmington residents and small businesses once again have options available to them to save money via the city’s natural gas aggregation program, according to a news release. The natural gas supplier will continue to be IGS Energy. Renewal letters will...
CASA kicks off summer campaign at Great American Ballpark
June 12 kicked off Ohio CASA’s summer campaign, according to a news release. Ohio Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers gathered at Great American Ballpark with the Cincinnati Reds taking the win over the Cleveland Guardians. CASA programs from across the state attended to show appreciation for volunteers and...
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