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Kenton community comes out to fundraiser to support restaurant destroyed in July fire
KENTON, OH (WLIO) - The community of Kenton pitched in to support a local business that burned down. A recovery benefit was held in downtown Kenton Sunday afternoon to help the former employees of the restaurant 101 Smokehouse, which was completely destroyed in a fire on July 31st. People could pitch in by buying tickets for 50/50, participating in raffles, and ordering from the Smokehouse food truck. The fundraiser was organized by drivers from Shadybowl Speedway to give back to a business that has helped them.
New information about missing swimmer as search at Madison Lakes continues for second day
TROTWOOD, Ohio (WKEF) -- The massive search continued Sunday for the man who went missing Saturday after swimming in Madison Lakes Park. There is a dive team from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, crews are still using sonar technology, and drones to search the waters. “Yesterday [Saturday], crews not only worked...
TDH Law U9 Soccer Defeats Coverlink
On Saturday, the TDH Law U9 Soccer team achieved a decisive 4-1 victory against Coverlink. In goal, Takoda Coleman made 1 save, while Ella Jenkins was particularly impressive with 4 saves. Offensively, Victor Meyer led the charge with 2 goals, and both Jimmy Elleman and Sloane Thompson contributed 1 goal...
Ohio’s eviction rates surged last year — and they’re not slowing down
During the pandemic, emergency rental assistance helped slash the number of evictions in the state. With those funds running out, many Ohio counties’ eviction rates are on the rise again. The number of eviction filings in Franklin, Hamilton and Montgomery counties surpassed pre-pandemic levels last year and they’ve continued...
Days-old red river hog piglet dies at Houston Zoo after being attacked by another hog, zoo announces
HOUSTON — The Houston Zoo shared some sad news Sunday morning -- its days-old red river hog piglet has died after it was attacked by another hog in the group. "In the wild, such aggression can occur as animals establish social hierarchies," the zoo explained in a post. "Our team is monitoring the hog family. Thanks for your support."
Ohio Prosecutor Allegedly Bit Man’s Finger Off During Road Rage
Green County Assistant Attorney fired but not yet charged after being accused of biting a man's finger off during a road rage incident. This crazy road rage incident happened after midnight on June 30th just East of Dayton, Ohio. The victim told the Riverside Police Department that this started when he honked his horn at the suspect, Christopher Murray. The suspect in the car in front of the victim remained still as the traffic lights turned green and then red again. Murray allegedly got out of his car and asked the victim if he wanted to fight according to Newsweek,
Rhett Lowder's comfort with battery-mate could prompt radical Reds' September call-up
Rhett Lowder made his Triple-A debut on Thursday night for the Louisville Bats. The Cincinnati Reds top prospect allowed just three hits while striking out eight over six innings. Lowder is inching closer and closer to the big leagues, and his performance on Thursday night at Louisville Slugger Field was just the latest display that lets the Reds fanbase and front office know that he's ready for the big leagues.
Union Township police investigating body found in Amelia
CLERMONT COUNTY, Ohio (WXIX) - Union Township police say they are investigating a body found Sunday in Amelia near the Tom Yum restaurant. Officers say they were called to the 1100 block of Ohio Pike around 10 a.m. and found a male body lying in a ditch line. When FOX19...
Car enthusiasts admire stunning vehicles at 27th Heart of the City Cruise-In
MANSFIELD — Local car enthusiasts and spectators from all around took in hot rods, classic cars and vintage vehicles Saturday at the 27th Heart of the City Cruise-In. Hundreds of vehicles lined Mansfield’s Park Avenue West and surrounding streets from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the annual gathering Saturday under sunny skies.
Former first-round pick wins Bengals' starting CB job
This year’s Bengals training camp pitted two former Michigan teammates against each other for a starting job. Despite Dax Hill changing positions this offseason, he won the matchup. The Bengals moved Hill from safety to cornerback, and a competition with DJ Turner formed. Although Turner started 12 games as...
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