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Wiffle ball with police in the Piqua parks
Piqua High School Resource Officer Chris Walters gets ready to pitch to one of the many young people that came out to enjoy a game of wiffle ball with Piqua Police officers and the Miami County Park District Ranger as part of the Police in the Parks program on Tuesday, July 16, at Pitsenbarger Park in Piqua. Piqua Police Chief Rick Byron, who came to cheer on the teams, said he was impressed with the large number of kids who came to enjoy some time with the officers. The next opportunity for local kids to challenge the officers will be a kickball game at Lower Mote Park by College Street on Wednesday, July 24, from noon to 1:30 p.m. There will also be a basketball game with the officers on Friday, Aug. 2, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Fountain Park, and the final game will be flag football on Friday, Aug. 16, from 1-3 p.m. at Kiwanis Park.
Gibsonburg Lemonade Stand draws 40 booths, 75 young entrepreneurs to Williams Park
The Great Big Gibsonburg Lemonade Stand event was held at Williams Park on Saturday. The day began with introductions by Village Administrator, Marc Glotzbecker and Tyler Kneeskern, president of the Sandusky County Chamber of Commerce, followed by a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The event was held under a large white tent featuring...
Political experts say JD Vance may shape the future of younger republicans
MILWAUKEE (WKBT) -- At 39 years old, Ohio Senator JD Vance was the youngest of Trump's finalists for VP. Now with that selection finalized, it could be a sign Trump plans to pass along his politics to the younger generation of Republicans.
Hagerstown man not taking anything for granted after 'Love Island USA'
FIJI — Wayne County residents have been getting on television a lot recently. First, it was Cambridge City's Dougherty Orchard featured on TLC's 90 Day Fiance. Then, it was Richmond waitress Amari Scott Keys earning her golden ticket to Hollywood on ABC's American Idol. Now, a Hagerstown native recently...
Mercy Health Cancer Program Attains National Re-accreditation
July 17, 2024, Press Release from Mercy Health: LIMA, OHIO (July 17, 2024) – Mercy Health’s oncology program has received re-accreditation under the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Commission on Cancer (CoC) Accreditation Program. This program is a consortium of professional organizations dedicated to improving survival and quality of life for patients with cancer by setting and raising standards.
City of Toledo to hold online HOME-ARP workshops July 23
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The City of Toledo and the Department of Housing and Community Development issued a notice Monday to announce the availability of funding for HOME-ARP Affordable Rental Housing Development and HOME-ARP Supportive Services. According to a press release from the city, the funding available for the Affordable...
'I love you, mom.' JD Vance says his mom is 10 years sober
JD Vance's mother was in the audience Wednesday night when he formally accepted his nomination to be Donald Trump's running mate. Vance spoke at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. The 39-year-old Ohio senator talked about his upbringing in Middletown, Ohio, and Appalachian roots – two backdrops of his 2016 memoir, "Hillbilly Elegy." ...
U.S. News & World Report ranks Cincinnati hospital No. 1 in region
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - U.S. News & World Report ranked a Cincinnati hospital as No. 1 in the region. The Christ Hospital has been named the No. 1 hospital in the Cincinnati region for the tenth consecutive year. It also tied for fifth best hospital in the State of Ohio for 2024-2025.
Weekend events around Dayton: July 19-21
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Looking for some summer fun this weekend? 2 NEWS compiled a list of events happening around the Miami Valley. County Fair Outlook Warren County – Ends this weekend on July 20. Clark County – Starts this weekend, going from July 19-26. Butler and Shelby Counties – Starts on July 21, happening […]
The Humane Society of Greater Dayton is asking for volunteers
DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- The Humane Society of Greater Dayton is asking for volunteers and fosters. Last year volunteers and foster families donated nearly 133,000 hours of their time to the Humane Society to improve the lives of local animals. There are many different volunteer possessions available. Including working with...
Dayton Police Department hosts hiring event on Wednesday to address staff shortages, base pay nearly $78k
Dayton, Ohio – With a hiring event this Wednesday, the Dayton Police Department is intensifying its attempts to attract new officers in order to meet persistent challenges in staffing its ranks. Sessions for the event will be set for 10 a.m. to noon and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Montgomery County Job Center at 1111 S. Edwin C. Moses Blvd.
Time to “Stuff A Bus” with United Way
Goal is to collect more than $10,000 worth of school supplies for area children. Greenville, OH: The Darke County United Way is once again having its annual Stuff A Bus school supply drive to collect school supplies and distribute them to all Darke County school districts for students in need. Items needed include: paper (wide and college-ruled), composition books, #2 pencils, blue and black pens, erasers, rulers, glue sticks, safety scissors, markers, washable markers, highlighters, post it notes, crayons in 16 or 24 packs, single subject notebooks, colored pencils, pocket folders, calculators, pencil sharpeners, pencil pouches/boxes, dry erase markers, backpacks, lunch boxes, ziplock bags, tissues, and/or antibacterial wipes.
Vance to focus on personal story in first speech as VP nominee
MILWAUKEE — Sen. JD Vance’s (R-Ohio) address to the Republican National Convention is expected to heavily focus on his personal story and how it ties in with some of former President Trump’s key issues. Vance’s remarks will be his first speech since being tapped as Trump’s vice presidential nominee. According to a source familiar with […]
Mayor Smith with Ohio Mayors Alliance asks Gov. DeWine to help address gun violence
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Lima Mayor Sharetta Smith joined other mayors in the state in asking Governor Mike DeWine to address the epidemic of gun violence. The Ohio Mayors Alliance has sent a letter to the governor making recommendations on how to reduce gun crime and better protect children from accessing and using firearms. The letter references the recent rash of gun violence in Ohio to remind state legislators how important it is to address the issue.
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