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Counselors available to students at Claymont High School Tuesday
UHRICHSVILLE (WJER) (July 15, 2024) – The Claymont City School District is making counselors available to students Tuesday following the death of a 15-year-old student. Grant Haney of Uhrichsville died on July 8, according to an obituary shared by R.K. Lindsey Funeral Home. It described him as courageous and resilient in facing cystic fibrosis, and as someone who found happiness in the great outdoors and touched the hearts of all who knew him.
Contract awarded to construct $225,000 food truck park in village of Tuscarawas
TUSCARAWAS ‒ Work is expected to begin next year on a food truck park in the village of Tuscarawas ‒ the first such facility in Tuscarawas County. The park will be built on a 59-by-173-foot vacant lot owned by the village at 116 N. Main St. According to Mayor Dana Moore, it will...
A magical place: Wesley and Julie Hurless settle in as new owners of Shady Bend Manor
OXFORD TOWNSHIP, Coshocton County ‒ Wesley and Julie Hurless fell in love with Shady Bend Manor on their very first visit to the 150-year-old Italianate mansion. "When we first walked through here back in December, we were just in awe, not just of the house itself but the property in general and all of the really cool, extraordinary things, and just how magical this whole place is. We were pretty captivated by it," said Wesley. ...
Dayton Police Department hosts hiring event on Wednesday to address staff shortages, base pay nearly $78k
Dayton, Ohio – With a hiring event this Wednesday, the Dayton Police Department is intensifying its attempts to attract new officers in order to meet persistent challenges in staffing its ranks. Sessions for the event will be set for 10 a.m. to noon and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Montgomery County Job Center at 1111 S. Edwin C. Moses Blvd.
For years, Springfield has invited immigrants to move and settle there. Now the city fights for existence.
Springfield, Ohio – Usually a peaceful city with about 60,000 residents, Springfield has become well-known nationally following Mayor Rob Rue’s recent request on national television for federal help. The little community is struggling with a significant population growth linked to an inflow of Haitian migrants pushing public services to their limits.
‘Schitt’s Creek’-themed murder mystery dinner coming to Dayton
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Feeling “a little bit Alexis”? Don’t miss the Murder at the Rosebud Motel. David, Moira, Alexis and Johnny will be at Bock Family Brewing on Sunday, Aug. 18. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. and the show begins at 2 p.m. Event organizers...
The Humane Society of Greater Dayton is asking for volunteers
DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- The Humane Society of Greater Dayton is asking for volunteers and fosters. Last year volunteers and foster families donated nearly 133,000 hours of their time to the Humane Society to improve the lives of local animals. There are many different volunteer possessions available. Including working with...
'It's not a luxury, it's a necessity': Work begins on Cincinnati convention center
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Tired, old, and dark. In other words, the Duke Energy Convention Center is holding the region back. Now, it's one step closer to becoming a gem for Cincinnati, Hamilton County and Ohio as project leaders celebrate the start of construction on its redevelopment. “This is going to...
NFL Fans Go Crazy for Joe Burrow's New Haircut Ahead of 2024 NFL Season
When Joe Burrow makes a change to his physical appearance, it becomes major news. That much was made clear earlier this year when he announced he was trying to put on some weight to help him withstand more hits in the league. An edited photograph of Burrow looking to sport new long locks went ...
American Melody cruises into Marietta
MARIETTA — Passengers from around the U.S. came to Marietta Monday morning. The American Melody, one of American Cruise Lines’ ships, stopped in Marietta at the Marietta Levee, giving passengers a chance to visit the city. According to the company’s website, the American Melody is an American riverboat...
Fostering a strong sense of belonging at Central State University
Central State University has long been committed to creating an inclusive, engaging, and supportive environment for its diverse student body. This commitment is clear in the University's ongoing initiatives to foster a strong sense of belonging among its students. In conversations with alumni, current students, faculty, staff, and supporters, one...
Allegiant to launch new twice-weekly nonstop flights between Melbourne and Cincinnati
Allegiant Air is launching new nonstop flights linking Melbourne Orlando International Airport with the Buckeye State — specifically, Cincinnati, Ohio. The twice-weekly service will start on Nov. 15, featuring flights on Fridays and Mondays. Allegiant announced the MLB-to-CVG connection on Tuesday morning, offering promotional one-way fares as low as $49. "We're really excited about...
City taking applications for property tax relief program
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - The City of Cincinnati is offering homeowners a property tax relief program to counter recent tax hikes. The HomeSafe Property Tax Relief Program will offer up to $10,000 to eligible low to middle-income homeowners currently delinquent on their property taxes. The city began taking applications for the...
Former first-round talent falls to Reds in Round 3 of 2024 MLB Draft
There was much debate following the Cincinnati Reds first-round draft pick. Did the Reds make a mistake by selecting Wake Forest pitcher Chase Burns at No. 2? Should Cincinnati have elected to take Georgia slugger Charlie Condon? Those questions are unlikely to be answered for a few years yet, but the Reds went back to college ranks during Day 2 of the 2024 MLB Draft and nabbed a former first-round talent in Round 3.
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