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Reveal event for Black Swamp Arts Festival poster set
Black Swamp Arts Festival will unveil the 2024 poster in anticipation of this year’s festival, scheduled for Sept. 6, 7, and 8. This year’s festival poster features the art of local resident and artist, Becky Laabs. It. will be displayed at a Poster Reveal event scheduled for 4:30-7...
Lucas County commissioners agree to spend thousands more to moving company
Lucas County commissioners on Tuesday agreed to spend tens of thousands of dollars more to a moving company that encountered problems moving furniture and technology for the Lucas County Children Services Board, which has moved from 701 Adams St. to its new facility at 333 N. Summit St. Last November, commissioners approved the $122,613 bid of OMA Vantage, which beat out the other company that submitted a bid of $194,675, a $72,062 difference in cost. OMA Vantage recently asked the county for $65,193.50 more because of problems it encountered with the final move of items between the two buildings. Several new issues encountered by the company required overtime and additional crews and trucks. The moving company was unable to access the loading dock at 333 N. Summit because of a dumpster taking up the dock for a half day, causing overtime costs. The following day, the moving crew returned and encountered two different vendors blocking the loading dock for three hours, again requiring overtime.
Jury duty scam targeting Darke County residents
GREENVILLE, Ohio (WDTN) — A concerning scam is still circulating around the Miami Valley. The Darke County Sheriff’s Office reports several residents have received phone calls of someone claiming to be either David Tanner or Jason Wheatly with the department. During the call, the con artist tells the resident they have a warrant out for […]
Ignited unveils new Shelby home for women battling addiction
SHELBY — Kimberly Mosler has experienced the grip of addiction first-hand. Near the end of her time in nursing school, she said her addiction was “at its peak” — leaving Mosler unable to walk the stage at graduation. During a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday, Mosler, founder of...
Ex-Ohio city manager resigns, charged with importuning
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Days after resigning, a former city official from Clermont County has been charged. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost reports Michael Doss, former city manager of Milford, was charged on Aug. 12 in Montgomery County with one count of importuning. According to Yost, an undercover investigation reportedly found Doss had tried to […]
Republican vice president nominee JD Vance attends Cincinnati Open Tuesday
MASON, Ohio — Ohio Sen. JD Vance, a Middletown native and the Republican vice presidential nominee, was in Mason Tuesday night for the Cincinnati Open. Vance and his wife Usha were spotted walking into the Lindner Family Tennis Center on Tuesday night as the annual tennis tournament continued. Vance...
Ohio judges deny appeal of Trumbull County man convicted of felonious assault
Ohio’s 11th District Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction and prison sentence for a Champion man who was convicted of two first-degree felonious assault charges. Randy Pence, age 41, of Champion Township, was sentenced in November 2023 by Judge Ronald J. Rice to an indefinite six- to nine-year prison term for his conviction of two counts felonious assault, first-degree felonies.
Doctors urging parents to get their kids immunized for new school year
With the approach of a new school year, the director of the Ohio Department of Health last month was encouraging parents to have their children immunized according to longstanding state requirements.
Business optimism growing; inflation becomes top issue
(The Center Square) – Ohio small business owners continue to struggle with inflation despite growing optimism around the country, according to a new survey from the National Federation of Independent Businesses. NFIB-Ohio released results from its monthly survey Tuesday, showing its Small Business Optimism Index rose 2.2 points in July, the highest reading since February 2022. The 93.7 index, however, remained below the 50-year average of 98 for the 31st...
Upcoming Netflix doc 'Vampires in Gem City' alleges Ohio is home to a deadly coven
Get those wooden stakes ready. An upcoming Netflix documentary titled "Vampires in Gem City" alleges that Dayton, Ohio, is home to "the largest coven of vampires outside of New Orleans," according to What's on Netflix. The documentary, directed by Joshua Rofé, focuses on the disappearance of 26-year-old George Phillip Gall near the goth-themed Asylum...
Boys Varsity Golf finishes 2nd place at Meet hosted by Willard High School –
Adam Gerber paced the Sailors with a 43 on a tricky Willard Golf Course. Noah Penton shot 44. Anthony Ozmun had a 45, Julian Hamman 46, and Sam Riddle 46 for Vermilion this morning.
Incredible Rubber Duck Race Set For Saturday, August 17
On Saturday, August 17, 2024, United Way in Ottawa County will host the 2024 Incredible Rubber Duck Race in partnership with the Port Clinton Lighthouse & Maritime Festival. The Lighthouse & Maritime Festival runs from 10am to 4pm at Waterworks Park, and the Incredible Rubber Duck Race launches at 2pm at Derby Pond – free and open to all to observe!
Sheetz announces plans for 2 more Toledo-area locations, bringing total to 8
TOLEDO, Ohio — The popular gas station and convenience store chain Sheetz announced Monday plans for two more northwest Ohio locations, adding to the already six in the works. Among the two new locations will be the first announced in Wood County; thus far, all other northwest Ohio plans...
Toledo man arrested after allegedly shooting at neighbors during dispute
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A Toledo man was arrested after he allegedly shot at his neighbors during a dispute Monday evening. On Aug. 12 around 6:57 p.m., officers received a ShotSpotter Alert at a house in the 3300 block of Elm St. According to TPD, Willie Smoot, 58, was in...
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