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Kamala Harris buys TV air time in Toledo and Youngstown; Ohio Dems party at the DNC
Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign is putting money into television ads in Ohio, but don’t read too much into it. The Democratic presidential nominee has been ordering airtime in the Toledo and Youngstown media markets, according to stations’ disclosures with the Federal Communications Commission. She appears to be skipping Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati; major stations in those markets haven’t disclosed any Harris buys.
Local Couple Takes On The Housing Crisis
LEBANON, OH -- Husband and wife team Andy and Carrie Huber of Lebanon have been busy working on a new and unique concept to help fix the housing crisis ... at least in the Lebanon area. "Our aim is to establish the very first and very best tiny home residential...
Leveling the Field: Soccer expansion will benefit north Central Ohio programs
ASHLAND — Veteran Ashland boys soccer coach Dustin Hosler could hardly contain his enthusiasm. For the first time in a long time, the Arrows are playing on an even pitch. The landscape of high school soccer will look markedly different this fall after the Ohio High School Athletic Association expanded the sport from three divisions to five.
Authorities Identify 1991 Murder Suspect as Person who Died in 2008 FBI Shootout
Officials have identified a suspect from a 1991 San Jose murder as the man killed in a 2008 shootout with the FBI in Ohio. The Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office Cold Case Unit was able to identify Gerardo Aguilar, also known as Gerardo Mulato, as the individual responsible for the gang murder of a 14-year-old.
Massive Heat Wave in West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky
(WOWK) – West Virginia is the most drought stricken state in the nation, and StormTracker 13 Meteorologists predict that it will get worse. A powerful heatwave will settle in Appalachia for the work week causing high temperatures to soar to 10 – 15 degrees above normal. If Wednesday’s rain chances break down some backyard thermometers […]
More Gen X and Millennials Changing Careers to Cannabis
Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. The cannabis industry in Ohio is attracting Gen X and Millennials seeking career changes. The Cleveland School of Cannabis has seen a surge in enrollment, with many students aged between 30 to 50. The cannabis industry is booming, and it’s...
Ohio Attorney General Sues Brooklyn-Based Home Warranty Operation for Alleged Consumer Deception
Ohio's legal challenge to home warranty provider First Premier Home Warranty and its owner has escalated. Attorney General Dave Yost files a lawsuit accusing them of duping consumers through deceptive business promises. In a statement obtained by the Ohio Attorney General's Office, Yost articulated the contention that Ohio residents are entitled to the services they are promised and paid for, asserting, "Ohioans deserve reliable services when they pay a company their hard-earned money," and adding that "Honest businesses do what they say they're going to do – false promises won't hold up."
Fair manager looking back on a successful fair and forward to Max's Trader Days
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Another Allen County Fair has come and gone, and officials are more than happy about how this year turned out. Bigger and better seemed to be the trend. With the exception of concert night, every day of the fair saw an increase in attendance from last year. Temperatures stayed unseasonably low, and there was hardly any rain. The livestock auction buyers showed up big this year too, with record-breaking bids on several animals. To Allen County Fair officials, the best thing about this year's fair was the number of kids participating in 4-H.
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...
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