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👔Patti Powers tapped as new director for Sandusky County Share and Care
Good morning, Sandusky County. The heat looks like it will continue, with a slight drop in temperatures from over the weekend, but don't think that it will be more pleasant. The high should be 88 degrees, with a low tonight of 71 degrees. Those temps should feel at least as hot as the weekend was, thanks to the 60% chance of thunderstorms. ...
Assistant Fire/EMS Chief Chip Rielage to resign
Charles “Chip” Rielage, Tipp City's Assistant Chief of Fire and EMS, is leaving to take a similar job in Turtlecreek Township, home of the city of Lebanon. After four years as Assistant Chief, Rielage will leave Tipp on Wednesday, August 28, and begin his new but familiar job the next day, Thursday, August 29.
Two longtime theater artists team up to bring Shakespeare in the Park to Adrian
ADRIAN — Centuries ago, William Shakespeare staged his plays in London’s Globe Theatre, not far from the River Thames. Now, two longtime members of the Adrian theater community are producing one of Shakespeare’s most famous plays near the banks of the River Raisin. John MacNaughton and Stephen...
Reds fans will hate latest roster move even though it's the right call
Deep breath, Reds fans. It's going to be okay. On Friday afternoon, the Cincinnati Reds activated TJ Friedl from the injured list after the centerfielder had been sidelined with a hamstring injury. But wait, there's more. In order to clear a spot for Friedl on the active roster, the Reds...
Bolton on JD Vance, childless cat ladies: Hitting opponent’s supporters a bad strategy
Former Trump national security adviser John Bolton is joining those criticizing vice presidential nominee JD Vance’s past statement about “childless cat ladies.”. Bolton thinks the comment could resonate politically as much as 2016 Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton’s remarks describing some Trump supporters as “deplorables.”. “I...
New Ohio law mandates defibrillators in schools and sports venues after Damar Hamlin's cardiac arrest
A new Ohio law will require automatic external defibrillators, or AEDs, to be placed in nearly every school or sports and recreation venue in the state, a change prompted by the sudden cardiac arrest of Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin during a Monday Night Football game in Cincinnati last year. Hamlin praised the proposal's backers, the state Legislature and Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, who signed the bill Tuesday, for saving lives. "I'll always consider Ohio my second home, and I'm delighted that this new law makes the places around the state where young people learn, play, and compete safer, more resilient,...
Ohio fire departments dealing with staffing shortfall
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A special day at the Ohio Fire Academy -- 19 cadets committed to making an impact in their communities. The group graduated and is set to get to work immediately. Their efforts are needed now more than ever as departments deal with staffing shortages. It's...
Two-day Smart Pet Expo at fairgrounds to have breeders, vendors
Pet owners across the Dayton area will soon be celebrating their companions at the Smart Pet Expo. The event website states the event “was designed to offer pet enthusiasts the ability to purchase new pets from local breeders while socially engaging with other enthusiasts just like themselves.”. There will...
Buckeye Pizza of JC opens in Jackson Center
JACKSON CENTER — Buckeye Pizza of JC had a soft opening over the weekend. The family-owned establishment is located at the former Heidout Bar in Jackson Center. Along with the usual pizza shop food, the restaurant will be serving loaded nachos, salads, pasta dishes and funnel cake fries. Customer Jim Dykes stated that he is impressed by the brilliant service and great food.
Dayton-area manufacturing firm to lay off over 60 employees
DAYTON, Ohio (Dayton Business Journal) -- A Michigan-based firm manufacturer will lay off numerous employees at its Dayton location within the next few months. idX Corp. - known for manufacturing retail displays and store fixtures - is implementing a substantial reduction in workforce at its facility located at 2875 Needmore Road. The firm disclosed the layoff plans in a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN) notice, saying 62 associates would lose their jobs - most in mid-September.
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