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Cooper Farms sets 17th annual Turkey Trot
ST. HENRY — At 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, Cooper Farms Turkey Harvesting Plant will play host to it 17th annual Turkey Trot 5K, benefitting EverHeart Hospice. “We’ve really gotten to a point where people look forward to this event every year, and for good reason,” said race organizer Eydie Kramer. “It’s a chance to get together and raise money for a great local cause, all while exercising and eating a delicious meal when you’re finished.”
Hopson named athletic director at Bowsher
Dennis Hopson is returning to his alma mater. The City League Hall of Famer has been named the athletic director at Bowsher High School, Toledo Public Schools announced Monday. The 1983 Bowsher graduate is Ohio State’s all-time leading scorer. He was named the Big Ten player of the year in 1986-87 and went on to play 13 seasons of professional basketball, including five in the NBA. In 1991, Hopson won a championship with the Chicago Bulls. Most recently, Hopson was the head men’s basketball coach at Lourdes for five seasons, resigning that post last week.
Road closures for Tour de Donut and Donut Jam
TROY – To facilitate the setup, tear down, and events of the Donut Jam concerts and Tour de Donut event, there will be several road closures on August 23 and 24. On Friday, August 23, the southeast quadrant of the Public Square, the spaces in the N. Cherry Street parking lot, and the REC parking lot will be closed to public parking starting at 7:00 a.m.
City of Piqua warns residents of email scam
PIQUA – The City of Piqua is warning the public about an email scam where the sender impersonates the city planner and indicates the recipient owes a large fee for compensation to the Planning & Zoning Division of the Community Services Department. The scam appears to be targeting past...
Three Greenville girls golfers score personal best, boys fall in close match to Sidney
GREENVILLE — The Greenville boys and girls golf teams dropped a conference match on August 19. The girls lost 205-197 to Butler at Cassel Hills Golf Course. The boys lost 173-159 to Sidney at home at Turtle Creek Golf Course. Junior Vera Cox led the team with a personal...
Maumee council agrees to start reimbursing residents for sewer repairs
A majority of Maumee Council has approved a new policy establishing a grant program to help residents with some sewer repairs, as many citizens continue to rage against city leaders. At Monday’s meeting, council voted 5-2 to authorize City Administrator Patrick Burtch to set parameters and establish a grant program for repair or replacement of sewer laterals or lines in the public right of way. Mayor Jim MacDonald said the money for the grants will come out of recent sewer rate increases. The grant program will immediately assist 50 people affected by a short-lived council ordinance that required sewer inspections before homes were sold.
Mass food distribution set for Greene County
FAIRBORN, Ohio (WDTN) — A drive-thru event for Greene County residents in need to receive food is set to occur in late August. The Foodbank will conduct a mass food distribution on Aug. 29 from 10 a.m. to noon at lot 8 of Wright State University’s Nutter Center, located at 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy. in […]
Ohio Recreational Marijuana Sales Top $22 Million in First 11 Days
The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information Ohio’s recreational marijuana market continues to surge, with sales reaching $22.5 million in the first 11 days of legalization, according to the state’s Division of Cannabis Control (DCC). During this period, marijuana stores across Ohio sold thousands of pounds of marijuana flower and thousands of units of other cannabis products, including edibles and topicals. The … Continue reading The post Ohio Recreational Marijuana Sales Top $22 Million in First 11 Days appeared first on The Marijuana Herald.
Ohio school districts drop fight to depose Matt Huffman in voucher lawsuit
COLUMBUS, Ohio - The 140 public school districts suing the state over private school vouchers dropped their yearlong pursuit to depose Ohio Senate President Matt Huffman about which private school lobbyists he speaks to outside of legislative chambers. The districts withdrew the subpoena on Thursday in Franklin County Common Pleas...
Improvements Planned for Heritage Park
The Heritage Park Board in Versailles is announcing planned improvements to the park. Heritage Park is owned by Poultry Days Inc. and operations are funded with festival proceeds. The park is actively managed by a separate Heritage Park Board made up of eleven volunteers. While privately owned the park is open to the public with minimal to no charge.
Naturalized citizen targeted in recent voter audit argues Ohio Secretary of State not following law
Andrew Pearson, a longtime Ohio resident who became a naturalize citizen last year. (Photo courtesy of Andrew Pearson.) Andrew Pearson teaches history at a high school in Cincinnati. He’s lived in the area since he was five, but he was born in England. “I mean, my family’s been in Britain for as long as British people have been able to write things down,” he jokes.
Solvita Versailles St. Paul Lutheran Aug. 27 Blood Drive
DAYTON, Ohio – Solvita Blood Center needs the immediate assistance of donors of all blood types to keep all local hospitals in sufficient supply. The Labor Day holiday weekend is a critical period with fewer blood drives and high usage. Support patients in need by donating at the Saint Paul Lutheran Church community blood drive Tuesday, Aug. 27 from 3 to 6 p.m. at 13495 Greenville-St. Marys Road, Versailles.
Ex-Montgomery County Fairgrounds site being revitalized
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — The former site of the Montgomery County Fairgrounds is set to see new life. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has tried to transform Ohio into the Midwest’s technology hub. As a part of that initiative, DeWine announced Monday the Dayton Innovation Hub is being created to advance the effort. “It is my […]
Lawsuit over Ohio's 'broken' background check system settled with plan for improvements
After nearly four years, a lawsuit filed by two Ohio cities over the state’s criminal background check system used by gun sellers, employers and others has been settled. It’s the first lawsuit in the country over an insufficient background check system, which is a problem in other states too.
Two valley businesses get grants to expand operations
Two valley businesses are getting a helping hand to expand their operations in the area. The Ohio Department of Development released more than $3 million to fuel small business growth in the state. Among the five businesses getting some of this money are two, one in Mahoning County and one...
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