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Ohio bill allowing care facility cameras now ‘worthless,’ advocates say
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A bill named after a woman with developmental disabilities who had her throat slit at an Ohio care facility has been amended by legislators, with disability advocates calling the new version “worthless.” House Bill 465, known as Lauren’s Law, was introduced in the Ohio House in March. If passed, Lauren’s Law […]
Girls golf preview: Sidney, area teams hoping for strong season
SIDNEY — Area girls golf teams have taken to courses this week after the start of the season. The Sidney Yellow Jackets are led by coach Joe Spangler in his seventh season as head coach. They finished sixth in the league in 2023 and had a record of 4-7.
Troy, Piqua get scrimmage season started
TROY — The Troy football team under coach Troy Everhart opened the scrimmage season Saturday, hosting Cincinnati Princeton at Troy Memorial Stadium/Premier Health Field. The Trojans are coming off an 11-2 season and a share of the MVL title and have a new playing surface this year, with aa turf field being installed this summer by the Motz Group.
74-year-old Wapakoneta man reported missing, law enforcement concerned for his safety
WAPAKONETA, Ohio (WKEF) -- An Endangered Missing Adult Alert has been issued for a 74-year-old Auglaize County man. Gary Frank Oen reportedly walked away from his Middle Pike residence at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, August 10, and has failed to return. Oen has Parkinson and law enforcement said they are concerned for his safety.
Activate Allen County, Cenovus team up for community health
Aug. 9—LIMA — A new partnership announced Friday hopes to bring greater opportunities to adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles in the Lima community. Activate Allen County leadership announced Friday that the organization is partnering with Cenovus Energy to help promote healthy living, with Cenovus committing $250,000 over the next three years to this endeavor, focusing on enhancing pocket ...
Many Toledo-area employers plan to continue marijuana testing
With the state of Ohio allowing the sale of nonmedical cannabis, people may be wondering if marijuana will be dropped from their employer’s drug tests. From a sampling of workplaces in and around Toledo, probably not. “Rather than relying on one-time, pre-employment marijuana testing, our organization prioritizes ensuring that all employees understand our policy and their duty to promptly report any observed behavior consistent with being under the influence of substances strictly prohibited by our policy,” Tausha Moore, associate vice president for Strategic Communications at ProMedica, said in a statement. “ProMedica has a Fitness for Duty policy and requires all employees to complete online training on the topic annually. The policy states that being under the influence of a drug, marijuana or alcohol on the job is prohibited. Currently, there are no plans to modify this policy, as it is designed to ensure the safety of everyone at our facilities.”
Bowlerstore.com Classic…Tough Plamor Brings The Best To Their Knees
On day one of qualifying Coldwater’s Plamor Lanes more than lived up to its reputation as one of the toughest venues to score in on the PBA tour. Coldwater, OH – — For years now bowlers on the PBA tour have left Coldwater’s Plamor Lanes claiming that they have been ‘Coldwatered’.
New Lebanon Day in the Park festival to feature first fireworks in 15 years
NEW LEBANON, Ohio (WKEF) -- New Lebanon is celebrating its community with its annual Day in the Park festival on August 10, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Don Rush Park. This festival will end with the first fireworks show in the city of New Lebanon in 15 years, which will begin after 9 p.m.
Penny Lane hosts Open Mic Night
NEW CARLISLE- Penny Lane coffee shop is bringing back its popular Open Mic Night, featuring a full menu and extended hours from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday nights. The first Open Mic night was held on Friday, July 26. “It was great,” Manager Klaudia Lowery said. “The owner’s...
High schoolers chat with Dayton native, Olympic champion Edwin Moses
Summer Olympic athletes competed this week in the 400-meter hurdle finals in Paris. Americans took gold in both the men's and women's competitions. At the 1976 and 1984 Olympics, American and Dayton native Edwin C. Moses won gold medals in that event. This spring, Moses spoke with two track athletes...
United Airlines Lost Grand Slam Champion Naomi Osaka’s Much-Needed Luggage Just Hours Before the Cincinnati Open
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka faced every travelers worst nightmare on Saturday when United Airlines lost her baggage just hours before she was due to play in the Cincinnati Open. Taking to social media platform X to voice her frustration, the 26-year-old pro tennis player wrote: “lol @united lost...
JD Vance isn't the first. These 4 presidential elections also had Cincinnati candidates
Ohio Sen. JD Vance, a resident of East Walnut Hills, isn’t the first candidate for vice president to hail from the Buckeye State, but it has been a while since an Ohioan has been up for the job. Vance is, however, the first candidate from Greater Cincinnati on the ballot since James M....
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