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Popular family-owned Greater Cincinnati amusement park to celebrate 100 years
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A popular and well-known local amusement park is about to hit a major milestone, and it wants you to come celebrate. Stricker's Grove in Hamilton will officially mark 100 years on Sunday. There will be rides, mini golf, live music, and a petting zoo. You'll be able...
Single-use plastic bags disrupt Toledoans' recycling efforts
OBERLIN, Ohio — Many Toledo residents are used to tossing plastic bags into their blue recycling bins and then forgetting about them. But Dan Schoewe, the operations manager of Republic Services’ Oberlin Recycling Center, doesn’t have that luxury. The plant he runs is the destination for everything Toledoans throw into their curbside recycling cans — whether it’s really recyclable or not. “Perhaps one of the biggest impediments to successful recycling is the tendency of many people to throw stuff into a blue container and simply assume that it will be recycled somehow,” he said. “People frequently put things in recycling bins that can’t be recycled, ranging from plastic bags to bowling balls.” Mr. Schoewe refers to such people as “wishful recyclers” who assume that if they throw something into a blue bin, Republic Services will somehow find a way to recycle it. But that’s not the case.“Know what to throw,” he advises. “And when in doubt, throw it out.”
Cincinnati could use $600M from railroad sale for property tax cut
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Cincinnatians could end up voting on an amendment that would use millions of dollars for a cut in property taxes this November. The city gave initial approval to a potential charter amendment. It would take $600 million of the $1.6 billion Cincinnati Southern Railway Trust and use it for the tax cut.
Man accused of stabbing parents, killing mother, after not being able to stay at family home
CINCINNATI (WXIX/Gray News) - A man in Ohio who is accused of stabbing his mother to death and seriously injuring his father remains in jail. Kenneth Mortimer, 40, is facing one count of murder, attempted murder and felonious assault. On Friday afternoon police in Hamilton County were called to a...
Cincinnati native Lavelle benched, controversial goal lifts USWNT to gold over Brazil
PARIS (WKRC) - The US Women's National Soccer Team secured the gold medal over Brazil while Cincinnati native Rose Lavelle watched from the bench. Team USA beat Brazil by just 1-0 on Saturday, but to many fans' surprise, Cincinnati-born Rose Lavelle was benched in favor of Korbin Albert. Rose Lavelle...
Kroger shoppers ‘mistakenly’ charged sales tax on some food items, company says
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Kroger shoppers were “mistakenly” charged sales tax on some food items, a company spokesman says. The statement from Kroger on Friday came after FOX19 NOW received an email earlier in the day. The email said they heard customers were being charged sales tax on food items.
Cincinnati's Aglamesis Bros' Expands, Historic Hamilton Main Street to Host New Ice Cream Parlor
The beloved Cincinnati classic, Aglamesis Bros' Ice Cream and Candy, is branching out with a fresh location slated to open in Hamilton, bringing their renowned sweet treats to the historic Main Street Business District—confirmation comes after their recent chocolate production ramp-up in downtown Cincinnati. According to an announcement from the brand itself, the third parlor will nestle into The Davis Building at 304 Main Street, thanks to spaces furnished by the Consortium for Ongoing Reinvestment Efforts (CORE).
About that Lake Erie alligator: Sandusky County once had its own reptile, other sightings
FREMONT ― The search for an alligator along the Lake Erie shoreline this week has drawn attention from around the world. It's not the only unexpected creature that's been sighted on the Great Lake over the years. More: Was leaving an alligator in Lake Erie a crime? Official explains outcomes ...
The Cincinnati Bengals Super Bowl Window Has Closed
Most successful NFL teams demand top-end quarterback play. The Bengals found that in fifth-year gunslinger Joe Burrow. The LSU product and former number-one overall pick made his presence known in his first NFL season throwing for 2,688 yards and 13 touchdowns over his first 10 career games. However, 2020 week...
Activate Allen County, Cenovus team up for community health
Aug. 9—LIMA — A new partnership announced Friday hopes to bring greater opportunities to adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles in the Lima community. Activate Allen County leadership announced Friday that the organization is partnering with Cenovus Energy to help promote healthy living, with Cenovus committing $250,000 over the next three years to this endeavor, focusing on enhancing pocket ...
‘How is that possible?’ wonder baseball fans after MLB announce regular-season game to take place at speedway track
MAJOR League Baseball has unveiled a special location for one of its regular season games for 2025. The Atlanta Braves will battle the Cincinnati Reds inside Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tennessee on August 2, 2025. 2023 National League MVP Ronald Acuna Jr. will lead the Braves while up-and-coming star Elly De La Cruz leads […]
Penguins Look Solid In First Full Scrimmage of Fall Camp
The Youngstown State football team wrapped up the second week of fall camp with a 112-play scrimmage on Friday evening at Stambaugh Stadium. The Penguins were able to get a solid amount of work for all four QBs and players up and down the lineup throughout the workout. The offense...
Bethel Township Trustees discuss liquor permit for carry-out at intersection of US 40, 202
BRANDT- The Bethel Township Trustees discussed a request seeking a liquor permit for a new carry-out planned for the corner of U.S. 40 and State Route 202 in Phoneton during their workshop meeting held on Tuesday, July 30. Trustees received notice from the Ohio Department of Commerce on Friday, July...
The 2024 fair is officially underway
TROY — Under blue skies and comfortable temperatures, the Miami County Fair kicked off Friday, Aug. 9, with opening ceremonies in the grandstand that included the presentation of a check for the Indian Hills 4-H Club. Miami County Fair/Miami County Agricultural Society President Michelle Green opened the ceremonies following...
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