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LIST: County fair season arrives in the Miami Valley
** Video in player above shows 2023 coverage of the Greene County Fair ** DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — It’s that time of year again — county fairs are popping up across Ohio. As the summer season progresses, many counties are celebrating bountiful harvests, judging various livestock in competition and enjoying the summer sun. 2 NEWS […]
David Trinko: Unexpected move for an area priest
Jul. 6—At this point in his life, Father Dennis Walsh looked forward to a slower pace of life. "I mean, at this point in my priesthood, I was looking at a quieter parish without the administrative load," Walsh, 58, said. "So that was kind of the horizon that I was looking at." As they say, if you want to hear God laugh, tell him your plans. Walsh, a Lima native, settled down Sunday, June 9 to ...
So. Indiana Ronald McDonald Houses Present 3rd Annual “Pappy for a Purpose” Bourbon Raffle
Any event that raises money for a worthy cause is a good fundraiser - although some fundraisers are better than others. Maybe "better" isn't the right word - some fundraisers are more unique than others. What the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Ohio Valley (RMHC) are doing right now is pretty unique and pretty amazing.
Toledo hair stylist using her own talents to help young woman succeed
TOLEDO, Ohio — A local hair stylist is impacting the community by using her gifts to mentor young women and bring people together. Tarolyn Strozier owns Dani Smith Salon and Suites in west Toledo, where she passes on her art to the next generation of stylists. Strozier, a former...
Police chase ended by fence
SIDNEY — A motorcyclist crashed into a private drive on the 800 block of Brooklyn Avenue on Saturday night. He crashed into a fence on the property and flipped over the handlebars. A Sidney police officer attempted to stop the motorcyclist for an obscured license plate. The motorcyclist took...
Lima Farmer's Market seeing great turnouts this season at Cable Road location
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - The weather was just right on Saturday to head to the farmer's market for fresh local food. There were 18 vendors to choose from at the Lima Farmer's Market, selling everything from dog bowties and treats to locally sourced vegetables, meat, and baked goods. With the Produce Perks program, WIC and EBT funds can be used to buy certain foods, and the market will match each dollar you spend up to $30.
Dayton’s Clergy Community Coalition rally for public hospital solution amid serious local healthcare crisis
Dayton, Ohio – Local leaders from the Clergy Community Coalition (CCC) are working tirelessly in West Dayton to solve the healthcare desert left by the closing of Good Samaritan Hospital in 2018. To put a new project on the November ballot, the CCC is planning a signature-gathering effort. Responding to a severe demand for easily available healthcare services in the west side of Dayton, their aim is to build a publicly funded hospital there.
New textured, natural hair salon opens in the Oregon District
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Downtown Dayton welcomes a new business this weekend. Chairapy held its ribbon cutting on Friday, June 5 ahead of First Friday festivities. Salon owner Asha Parson celebrated the ceremony with family and friends. “I think it’s a lot to want to build community and be...
Wauseon’s Red Rambler Announces Sudden Closure
In a heartfelt social media announcement, the management of Red Rambler on N. Shoop Ave., took to social media to share some somber news with their patrons. With deep regret, they revealed that the beloved establishment will be closing its doors permanently this weekend. Expressing their heavy hearts, the management...
Sunday Chat with former WNWO-TV, Ch. 24 sportscaster and sports director Jim Tichy
Sunday Chat is a weekly feature appearing in the Blade’s print and digital platforms each Sunday. As a fixture on Toledo television for more than three decades, Jim Tichy combined a friendly demeanor with an infectious passion for local sports that endeared him to thousands of viewers. A longtime sportscaster and sports director at Channel 24 (WDHO, later WNWO), Tichy joined the local TV sports scene fresh out of Bowling Green State University in 1972. Tichy became the dean of local sportscasters before he retired in 2007 after 35 years at Channel 24.
Richland County marriage licenses recorded June 24-28
These marriage license applications were recorded in Richland County between June 24 and June 28:. Jordan Allen Davis of Mansfield, 22, government, to Jaclynn Renee Hall of Mansfield, 23, government. Charles Harvey Hosey of Bellville, 59, police officer, to Marjorie Ann Glunt of Austintown, OH, 59, bus driver. Alice McDougal...
Raising Cane's bringing chicken fingers to Ontario
ONTARIO — City officials know the location of the upcoming Raising Cane's restaurant but are holding off on disclosing it. Eddie Gallo, president of Ontario City Council, said the location will be on Lexington-Springmill Road in an existing business that is going to close. "I don't want an employee...
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