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Visitors explore real bomber planes used in World War II at Allen County Airport
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - World War II history came to life at the Allen County Airport. Sunday was the final day of the Arizona Commemorative Air Force's Flying Victory Tour stop in Lima. B-17 and B-25 bomber planes that had flown in World War II were on display for people to explore and ride. Inside, you could see the original guns and radios as well as photographs and signatures of World War II veterans, including those of the men who fought in the first air raid on Japan.
Outdoor retailer to open in bustling downtown Dayton district
DAYTON, Ohio (Dayton Business Journal) -- A downtown Dayton outdoor retailer will open its doors next month. Base Camp Outdoors Co. (Base Camp Dayton) is plotting its upcoming opening in the Water Street District at 420 E. 1st St. in downtown Dayton. The location, anticipated for opening the last weekend of September, will be the company’s first brick-and-mortar store.
Lima Family YMCA gearing up for fall youth classes
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - With students heading back to the classrooms, the Lima Family YMCA is gearing up for their fall youth classes as well. The Lima Family YMCA offers a whole array of activities to keep kids not only physically active but also mentally active. Fall sports such as swimming, soccer, and karate are taking registrations, along with the Lego League, first robotics team, and the "Snack Attack" cooking class, are looking for participants. The programming aims to promote youth development, social responsibility, and healthy living in youth.
CHS Boys Soccer Recap, Games 1 & 2
Tuesday night saw Continental High open up their first season as an OHSAA Division Boys Soccer Division V school as they hosted Division IV Lima Bath. A close game with limited shots on goal had the Pirates hitting the back of the net first with Collin Davis scoring and Bain Stegbauer picking up the assist with 2 minutes left in the first half. The Wildcats picked up the tying goal 2 1/2 minutes into the second half. It was a clean sheet after that. Pirates Wildcats 1 all tie.
Ryan Rehkow could make Bengals 53-man roster due to Brad Robbins injury
It looks like, for the second season in a row, the Cincinnati Bengals will be trotting out a rookie punter. Brad Robbins doesn’t look like he will be healthy in time, which means undrafted rookie Ryan Rehkow will have his opportunity to prove he belongs, as Geoff Hobson from Bengals.com speculates while looking toward final cuts.
Child taken to hospital after report of being struck in West Price Hill
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Cincinnati police are on scene investigating a report of a child struck by a vehicle in West Price Hill. It was reported at the intersection of Carmania and Glenway avenues shortly before 7:30 a.m. Monday. The child was taken to a hospital, says Sgt. Anthony Mitchell, a...
Plane Forced to Land Before Planned Destination After Windshield Cracks
A plane was forced to be diverted from its planned destination after the crew reported a crack in its windshield. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the plane was an Embraer ERJ-175 flown through Republic Airways. It took off from Miami International Airport and was heading for Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport on Saturday, Aug. 24. However, the plane was forced to land at Jackson International Airport around 6:05 p.m. local time.
Local family, Metroparks team up for Oak Openings corridor project
SWANTON — Big Sandy Campground’s expected ownership transfer this fall has prompted Metroparks Toledo to acquire 113 acres of adjacent land in the Oak Openings corridor for hiking and other light recreation. Alicia Lawson, a Toledo native who co-owns a local family-owned business called Superior Made, told The Blade in an interview Tuesday that she and her husband, fellow Toledo native Nathan Lawson, have an agreement in place to purchase Big Sandy for $1.3 million. Closing is expected in October. Superior Made RV Resort, the campground’s future name, will be owned and operated by the couple and other family members. The two are longtime RV enthusiasts who built and operated Time Away RV Resort in Lincoln, Ala., a few years ago. The Lawsons sold the Alabama property after they made the decision to move back to Toledo.
Hundreds of swimmers cross the Ohio River for charity
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Swimmers plunged into the river on Sunday morning for the annual Ohio River Swim!. 250 swimmers completed the 900-meter swim across the river, starting at the Serpentine Wall and swimming across to the Kentucky side and back. "It was a dream of mine to always swim across...
TPD: Man made videos of teen girl getting in and out of shower
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A Toledo man faces felony charges for allegedly taking videos of a teenage girl getting in and out of the shower while she was nude, police said. Justin John Carmony, 35, is accused of taking videos of the 15-year-old on two separate occasions this month, according to court documents.
Mt. Carmel Brewing Co. owners continue to rebuild after fire
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Mt. Carmel Brewing Company is continuing to rebuild after a fire hit their old farmhouse at the beginning of June. Brewery owners Mike and Kathleen Dewey say the fire was contained to the farmhouse, but without utilities in the brewing area, it costs them between 4,000 and 6,000 gallons of beer.
Bengals' underrated OL manned LT, RT while fighting for final roster
The story of Cincinnati Bengals offensive lineman Jaxson Kirkland has gone overlooked at training camp. No wonder, with names like Ja’Marr Chase in the headlines, the odd Jermaine Burton saga and rookie breakouts all over the place. But Kirkland’s story is one of the best — and it might...
Bengals should go after free-agent RB before cutdowns, says NFL analyst
The Cincinnati Bengals will use a committee approach at running back next season, spearheaded by the Chase Brown-Zack Moss combo. But after those two on the depth chart, Trayveon Williams is the third back and is useful on special teams and Cincinnati’s first wave of final cuts let go of another depth name.
West Liberty-Salem Volleyball Teams Sweep Triad
On Saturday, the West Liberty-Salem volleyball teams delivered impressive performances against Triad, securing victories in all three matches. The varsity team won decisively in straight sets, with scores of 25-18, 25-11, and 25-20. Key players included Londyn Loveless, who was flawless on 17 serves and contributed 4 aces, 3 kills, and 16 assists, and Naomi Cole, who also served perfectly with 4 aces, 4 digs, 9 kills, and 2 blocks. Kiersten Stoll and Lilli Heminger added significant contributions with strong serving and attacking performances. The Varsity team is now 2-1 overall and 2-0 in the Ohio Heritage Conference (OHC).
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