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Ariane Kirkpatrick And Amonica Davis Are Behind The First Black Women-Owned 100% Vertically Integrated Cannabis Company In Ohio
Ariane Kirkpatrick was undeterred by the limited presence of Black entrepreneurs in the cannabis sector. In 2017, she made her official foray into the space, according to WKCY-3. “We made the decision that we, despite the barriers, despite the obstacles, despite being Black and female, we were going to make this work and we did,”… Continue reading Ariane Kirkpatrick And Amonica Davis Are Behind The First Black Women-Owned 100% Vertically Integrated Cannabis Company In Ohio
Ohio Hi-Point Career Center to Hold Board of Education Meeting on Wednesday
The Ohio Hi-Point Career Center’s Board of Education will meet this Wednesday evening, July 24th. A number of personnel items on the agenda, including employment contracts for certified staff and teachers, await board approval. The board will vote on cafeteria price changes for the new school year. If approved,...
Bellefontaine Police Department Hosting 11th Annual K9 Chicken BBQ
The Bellefontaine Police Department is hosting their 11th annual K9 Chicken Barbeque on August 17th. The event will be held from 4:00pm until 7:00pm, rain or shine, with drive-thru and pick-ups available. There is a new location this year with the event being held at the Bellefontaine Police Department. Plates...
Shelby County Fair queen, king crowned
SIDNEY — The entertainment tent at the Shelby County Fair was packed as the 2024 Junior Fair King and Queen were crowned during Sunday’s competition, which saw a former Little Miss Shelby County Fair named as the Junior Fair Queen. Alexandria Gaerke, the daughter of Jason and Judie...
Photos: Fair flower show grand champion
Christina Bergman’s, of Russia, stands on Monday with her grand champion Ivey hanging basket. Bergman was awarded at the Shelby County Fair Flower Show. Rainbow Gardener and Master Gardener Ann Heely places a ribbon while judging on Monday the Shelby County Fair Flower Show.
Ft. GreeneVille DAR honors family of John Wayne Richard
VERSAILLES — Fort GreeneVille Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, a Vietnam Commemorative Partner, will be honoring the family of John Wayne Richard at the Versailles Vets Club located at 106 S. Center St., Versailles. The ceremony will be Wednesday, July 24 at 7 p.m. The family of John...
City of Greenville blood drive
DARKE COUNTY — Donate blood during a summer of low supply at the following local blood drives. City of Greenville community blood drive Tuesday, July 30 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 100 Public Square. Midmark Corp. community blood drive Wednesday, July 31 from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m....
$2M grant helps Troy get one step closer to starting Great Miami River Project
TROY, Ohio (WKEF) -- The City of Troy received another grant, this time from the state's 2024 capital budget to go toward the Great Miami River Recreation Connectivity project. The grant is for $2 million. The project now needs less than $1 million more to reach enough funding to cover the estimated cost of it.
$32 million federal grant to boost Toledo electric car manufacturing company and create 2,900 jobs
Toledo, Ohio – Supported by a large federal grant, a Toledo-based company is expected to be instrumental in the manufacturing of electric cars (EVs), in a major effort towards rebuilding the U.S. auto industry. Aiming to revive auto manufacturing and increase job creation in Ohio, the measure comes under the umbrella of a larger Biden administration plan with more than $32 million designated to Ohio alone.
West Milton family honors late daughter by opening Butterfly Room at local hospital
DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- In the midst of their grief, one local family decided to help others who are experiencing the same thing. Dayton 24/7 Now's Lydia Bice sat down with Sarah and Rob Chaney who just unveiled the Butterfly Room at Miami Valley Hospital, created in their daughter Georgia's honor.
Lima Police Department investigating body found in wooded area downtown
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - The Lima Police Department is investigating a body found Monday afternoon. Around 12:30 p.m., police received a report of a body found in a wooded area on the corner of Jackson and Market Street, beside the train tracks. The body had been there for a significant amount of time and appeared to be male. There were no signs of a struggle or clues as to the cause of death where it was found. The deceased individual was sent to the Lucas County Coroner to determine their identity and cause of death, but a report may not be complete for several weeks.
Urbana FFA chapter attends National Washington Leadership Conference
Urbana FFA chapter attends National Washington Leadership Conference. This was the first time since 2018 that Urbana FFA has attended the Washington Leadership Conference (WLC). Students that attended were Sam Wilhelm (Urbana FFA President), Bryce Stambaugh (Urbana FFA Vice President), Brooklyn Randall (Urbana FFA Reporter), and Lauren Stollings (Urbana FFA Sentinel). On July 9 at 4:30 pm members arrived. ¨WLC inspires FFA members to become changemakers in their communities. Each day of the conference focuses on a different principle taught through the context of our nation’s capital. These principles include exploration, encouragement, advocacy, and service. At the end of the week, members leave with a Living to Serve Plan they can implement in their communities¨ (National FFA Website).
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