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Vance is still pushing debunked Haitian pet-eating story claiming residents can’t ‘speak their truth’
JD Vance, the Republican vice presidential nominee, has suggested that the people of Springfield, Ohio, have been prevented from speaking “their truth” after a rumor about the town’s Haitian immigrants was repeatedly and thoroughly debunked. Haitian immigrants in the town have been baselessly accused of stealing domestic pets, including dogs and cats, and eating them. Vance has continued to push the claim even after town officials issued denials, and former President Donald Trump aggressively repeated the allegations from the ABC News debate stage on September 10. The Ohio senator lambasted the media for “debunking” the story during a campaign...
Smales Pretzel Bakery sets date for grand reopening following oven fire
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — A beloved pretzel bakery is hosting a grand reopening this weekend. Smales Pretzel Bakery announced on its social media pages Thursday that its grand reopening will be held on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. To celebrate, soft pretzels will be sold for $1 all day. In August, […]
Vivek Ramaswamy: ‘I didn’t see evidence’ of pet eating in Springfield
Former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy says he went to Springfield, Ohio, and did not see any evidence that migrants were eating pets, as former President Trump and some of his allies have claimed. During a Tuesday morning appearance on CNN, Ramaswamy was asked directly about claims that Haitian migrants in the city are eating…
Local man establishes theater company for working adults
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Alternate Theatrical Company is using it’s platform to inspire the next generation of thespians right here in the Miami Valley. It’s a work force friendly company that aims to bring high quality shows to our community. I sat down with the founder of the company to learn more about the impact they […]
Second Sheetz store opens in Beavercreek
BEAVERCREEK, Ohio (WDTN) — A major gas station and convenience store has opened another location in the Miami Valley. A new Sheetz opened in Beavercreek on Tuesday, Sept 24 at 4215 Colonel Glenn Highway. This is Beavercreek’s second Sheetz location. To celebrate the grand opening, the location hosted an official ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10:45 a.m. […]
It’s raining cats and dogs: Marvin A. McMickle
CLEVELAND -- With absolutely no evidence to support their claim, and despite being completely repudiated by Ohio Republican Gov. Mike DeWine and the city manager and chief of police of Springfield, Ohio, Donald Trump and JD Vance have continued to spread the lie that illegal Haitian immigrants are eating the cats and dogs of people who live in that city. Vance has added to the list of false claims that Haitians in Springfield may be the cause of “rising rates of disease” in that city.
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