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Huge Vampire Coven in Ohio Gets Netflix Documentary
Netflix is about to drop a documentary that might show the world that Ohio is more creepy than we thought. And that is saying something. Joshua Rofé, who directed the 2021 Bob Ross doc has now set his sights on a murder mystery that took place in 1994 at a Goth club in Dayton, Ohio. This documentary titled "Vampires in Gem City" allegedly uncovers a vampire coven that's so large that it's only second to New Orleans. Ohio resident and TikToker with nearly 250,000 followers, Brittanstein says that it's not surprising that Ohio is fascinated with the dark side since this relatively small state has far more haunted attractions than any other state in the country.
Fracking wells forced on many US landowners, study finds
The record U.S. oil and gas boom may lie on a bedrock of aggressive sales and legal “compulsion,” a new study has found. Many Ohio landowners who ended up with fracked wells on their properties were forced by state law to accept them, according to findings published Monday in Nature Energy. Others gave in only after repeated and…
Putnam schools back in the classroom
Tuesday was the first day in the classroom for Fort Jennings and Ottoville schools. Above: Fort Jennings Elementary Principal Matt Dube greets students as they arrive at school. Below: Teachers Aide Rhonda Hilvers goes over some expected behaviors prior to the start of classes at Ottoville. (CherryRoad Media/Nancy Spencer)
Midmark hosts Professional Women in Healthcare
VERSAILLES — Midmark Corp., the only company transforming healthcare experiences through innovative design within the medical, dental and animal health environments, recently hosted a Professional Women in Healthcare (PWH) regional event on Wednesday, Aug. 7, at Hotel Versailles in Versailles. This event coincided with the PWH executive board meeting, also held at Hotel Versailles and Midmark during the same week, marking the 20th anniversary of PWH.
$95M at Hand, Governor Names Dayton Ohio’s 2nd Innovation Hub
(TNS) — With the promise of an investment of up to $95 million from state, local and private partners, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine visited the University of Dayton Monday to name Dayton as the state's second "Innovation Hub." With $35 million from the Ohio Innovation Hubs program, as well...
Juice and donuts greet VWHS students
VAN WERT—Students arriving at Van Wert High School were greeted Tuesday morning with donuts and juice, a way to welcome students back for the first day of school. “We’re really excited about the first day of school. We’re ready. Our staff is in place so we’re really pleased to get things going,” said Mark Bagley, Van Wert Schools superintendent.
'Vampires in Gem City': Missing Dayton man's family says Netflix likely shelved documentary
You may not need those wooden stakes after all. The Dispatch and several other publications previously reported that Netflix was planning to air a documentary "Vampires in Gem City" this fall touching on the 1994 disappearance of the then-26-year-old George Phillip Gall near the goth-themed Asylum nightclub in Dayton. His wife, Helen Gall, and...
Police investigate reported robbery at Northwest Plaza
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Officers are investigating a reported robbery that occurred at a local shopping center around lunchtime Tuesday. Montgomery County Regional Dispatch told 2 NEWS authorities were sent around 11:27 a.m. on Aug. 20 to the 3100 block of West Siebenthaler Avenue in Dayton. Authorities were called in reference to a robbery. Dispatch […]
The 107th Gymanfa Ganu to be held at Venedocia's Salem Presbyterian Church
August 20, 2024, Press Release from Sheila Chilcote-Collins: VENEDOCIA, OH — Salem Presbyterian Church of Venedocia will be celebrating a longtime community event with its 107th Gymanfa Ganu on Sunday, September 3rd at 7:00 PM. The Gymanfa Ganu (pronounced “Ga-mahn’-fa Ga’-nee”) is a Welsh festival of song and is a tradition celebrated around the world.
Weekly police report from the Delphos Police Department: August 11th through August 17th
August 20, 2024, Press Release from the Delphos Police Department: On 8-11-2024 officers were sent to the intersection of Bank and State streets for a report of a vehicle stuck on the railroad tracks. Officers arrived and located the disabled vehicle and had it towed to safety. On 8-11-2024 officers...
Daily Activity Log from the Van Wert County Sheriff's Office for August 19, 2024
August 20, 2024, Press Release from the Van Wert County Sheriff's Office: The information provided allows for a timely snapshot of events in our community. The crimes reported here are preliminary investigations, taken in the field by deputies, and may or may not be assigned to a Detective for further investigation. The information provided may be found after further investigation to be incorrect or false. Certain details of these incidents have been removed due to potential follow-up investigation into the incident and/or for privacy rights.
Toledo women's golf coach Jenny Coluccio resigns to pursue new opportunity
University of Toledo women’s golf coach Jenny Coluccio announced on Monday that she is resigning from her post, a position she has held the past six years. According to the school’s news release, Coluccio is leaving the Rockets’ program to pursue a new professional opportunity. "Leaving this program, Toledo, and coaching, is very bittersweet," Coluccio said. “The experiences and relationships I've built here and in coaching will always hold a special place in my heart, with the players being at the top of that list. Every one of them have a special place in my heart and have shaped me to who I am today. I also want to give a special thanks to [athletic director] Bryan Blair and [women's golf administrator] Nicole Alderson, whose exceptional leadership and guidance are taking Toledo to new heights. I am grateful for everything I've learned in this profession and to all the people I have had the privilege to know along the way. Here's to new beginnings and lasting memories.” Coluccio guided the Rockets to four tournament titles as well as runner-up finishes at the MAC Championships in 2019 and 2024 during her six years at the school.
High school football: W-G ready for the challenge
Aug. 21—WAYNESFIELD — There's a new head football coach this season at Waynesfield-Goshen. However, the vibes around the program are anything but new. Former Spencerville and Delphos Jefferson head football coach Chris Sommers takes over the W-G football program after Shane Wireman stepped down as the Tigers' head coach earlier this year. Wireman was then hired as Shawnee's head football ...
Solar farms to be Farm Forum topic
XENIA — Few developments have raised the intense interest in the rural parts of Greene County like the proposed solar farms. These proposed solar farms have pitted neighbor against neighbor and farmer against farmer in some cases. The Monday, Aug. 26 meeting of the Greene County Farm Forum will...
Cider Time and Trick-or-Treat
Cider Time and Trick-or-Treat is scheduled for Sunday, October 27, 2024. The Cider Time parade will line up at 1pm, in S. Main Street parking lot behind the Lockkeepers House. The parade will begin at 1:30pm. Trick-or-Treat will follow from 3:00pm to 5:00pm.
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