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First full moon of August is coming to West Virginia and Ohio on Monday
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – The first full moon for the month of August is named after North America’s largest fish, the sturgeon. Hence why it is called the Sturgeon Moon. This event will take place on Monday August 19, with it achieving peak fullest at 2:25 PM. Other names for Augusts Full Moon are: Grain […]
Secretary LaRose refers alleged election violations for prosecutions
The Center Square COLUMBUS– A company that canvassed Ohio to register voters could face criminal charges for submitting fraudulent registration forms. Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced Monday he has referred evidence of suspected election law violations to 20 county prosecutors around the state. “We take every allegation of wrongdoing in our elections seriously, whether […] The post Secretary LaRose refers alleged election violations for prosecutions appeared first on The Tribune.
Ribbon cutting kicks off 174th Allen County Fair
Aug. 16—LIMA — It was a relatively short and sweet ceremony as organizers worked to avoid the periodic rain showers, but the 174th Allen County Fair managed to receive the full kickoff treatment Friday, ribbon cutting included. With all the food vendors, rides and exhibits in place, all that was left to do was declare the fair open Friday afternoon at the Nutrien Plaza stage on the midway ...
Miami Valley election boards feeling good about their number of poll workers
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Poll workers were in short supply during March’s primary elections in Ohio. With less than three months until the general election – including for president – the need for poll workers grows. Both Montgomery and Miami counties said they expect a large turnout, and poll workers will be essential to handle […]
Endowment Building has new owners
Urbana Tomorrow recently acquired the Endowment Building, located at 111-113 South Main Street in downtown Urbana, from the estate of the late Pam Thorpe. The company plans to complete a multi-year, multi-phase redevelopment of the tallest occupied building in Champaign County and the largest historic building by square footage in downtown Urbana.
Man accused of kidnapping Grove City woman twice arrested after two-month manhunt
A wanted fugitive and kidnapping suspect who escaped from a Lancaster hospital while being escorted by police two months ago was arrested Friday in northwest Ohio, the U.S. Marshals announced in a media release. Quinntel Bagley, 38, was arrested in Lima, Ohio, located in Allen County, in the 400 block of Cornell...
Exhibit at Allen County Museum highlights decorative arts of the domestic environment
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Domesticity is defined as the quality or state of being domestic or domesticated along with domestic activities of life. The Allen County Museum is hosting a new exhibit titled "The Art of Domesticity," highlighting the activities that a 19th- or 20th-century woman would do in the home. Things like knitting, porcelain painting, weaving, and more. Many of those can now be seen as fine arts. The show is a combination of current museum artifacts and the artwork of five contemporary female artists that show how decorative arts were intertwined in a woman's life at home.
Money raised through "Community Cares Fridays" at St. Rita's donated to area organization
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - It's hard to believe that donating a few bucks to be comfortable can make such a huge impact. But that's what volunteers and associates at Mercy Health-St. Rita's have done by donating $5 so they could "dress down" on Fridays during the summer. Today, the Volunteer...
New nonprofit Ministry of Angels holds first fundraising event in Faurot Park
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - A new nonprofit in Lima raised money for its mission with a free concert. Ministry of Angels is a new organization formed to help the homeless and women escaping abusive relationships. In their first few weeks, they've started by delivering home-cooked perogies to local shelters like the Samaritan House and Lima Rescue Mission. The hope is to eventually expand and provide more services.
Public hearing planned at Lima Senior to discuss Enbridge proposed fixed charges and rate increase
August 16, 2024, Press Release from the Office of the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel: Enbridge (formerly known as Dominion Energy) is asking the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) for a 30% hike in what it charges consumers for natural gas distribution service, as well as other additional fixed charges.
Crews called to New Carlisle home for ‘explosion’
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Firefighters were sent to a home in New Carlisle for an explosion. According to Clark County Communications, crews were called out to a house in the 500 block of Church Street for a fire with heavy smoke and flames. Dispatchers say the home experienced an explosion around 3:20 p.m. Dispatchers told […]
Dayton Police urge safe trading practices after social media scam
DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) – When buying or selling on social media, the last thing that anyone wants is to be scammed. However, the Dayton Police Department tells us that scams via shopping on social media are very common in our area. The DPD says that almost 100 online scams...
Top area cross country runners to watch for
Aug. 16—The high school cross country season is upon us. Area teams are set to kick off their seasons in the coming days. Here is a list of boys and girls, in no particular order, who are some of the top area returners. Ottawa-Glandorf: senior Ty Rosengarten and junior Cooper Fischer At last year's Division II state cross country meet, Rosengarten finished ninth overall with a time of 15:54.1 ...
Four injured after alleged high-speed crash
Aug. 16—LIMA — Four were injured — including two with serious injuries — after a three-vehicle crash Wednesday at 4:45 p.m. at the intersection of North Jackson Street and East McKibben Street. According to a crash report from the Lima Police Department, Lavar Donnelle Kitchen, 37 of Lima, was traveling westbound on McKibben Street and multiple witnesses said Kitchen was traveling up to 70 ...
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