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Springfield, OH – Two Dead Following Fatal ATV Crash on Ballentine Pike
Two young adults died after a fatal ATV crash in Springfield early Friday morning. The accident occurred at about 12:49 a.m. on Ballentine Pike, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Investigators revealed that 21-year-old Landon E. Overholser was driving an ATV northbound when he sideswiped another ATV. Overholser lost...
Ohio's food insecurity bill: A path to academic success
A new Ohio bill aims to address the growing issue of food insecurity among college students. The legislation proposes establishing food resource centers on campuses across the state. Advocates say this would ensure that students, particularly those balancing education with supporting families, have access to nutritious meals. This initiative is...
Kamala Harris buys TV air time in Toledo and Youngstown; Ohio Dems party at the DNC
Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign is putting money into television ads in Ohio, but don’t read too much into it. The Democratic presidential nominee has been ordering airtime in the Toledo and Youngstown media markets, according to stations’ disclosures with the Federal Communications Commission. She appears to be skipping Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati; major stations in those markets haven’t disclosed any Harris buys.
Local Couple Takes On The Housing Crisis
LEBANON, OH -- Husband and wife team Andy and Carrie Huber of Lebanon have been busy working on a new and unique concept to help fix the housing crisis ... at least in the Lebanon area. "Our aim is to establish the very first and very best tiny home residential...
Leveling the Field: Soccer expansion will benefit north Central Ohio programs
ASHLAND — Veteran Ashland boys soccer coach Dustin Hosler could hardly contain his enthusiasm. For the first time in a long time, the Arrows are playing on an even pitch. The landscape of high school soccer will look markedly different this fall after the Ohio High School Athletic Association expanded the sport from three divisions to five.
Authorities Identify 1991 Murder Suspect as Person who Died in 2008 FBI Shootout
Officials have identified a suspect from a 1991 San Jose murder as the man killed in a 2008 shootout with the FBI in Ohio. The Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office Cold Case Unit was able to identify Gerardo Aguilar, also known as Gerardo Mulato, as the individual responsible for the gang murder of a 14-year-old.
Massive Heat Wave in West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky
(WOWK) – West Virginia is the most drought stricken state in the nation, and StormTracker 13 Meteorologists predict that it will get worse. A powerful heatwave will settle in Appalachia for the work week causing high temperatures to soar to 10 – 15 degrees above normal. If Wednesday’s rain chances break down some backyard thermometers […]
More Gen X and Millennials Changing Careers to Cannabis
Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. The cannabis industry in Ohio is attracting Gen X and Millennials seeking career changes. The Cleveland School of Cannabis has seen a surge in enrollment, with many students aged between 30 to 50. The cannabis industry is booming, and it’s...
Ohio Attorney General Sues Brooklyn-Based Home Warranty Operation for Alleged Consumer Deception
Ohio's legal challenge to home warranty provider First Premier Home Warranty and its owner has escalated. Attorney General Dave Yost files a lawsuit accusing them of duping consumers through deceptive business promises. In a statement obtained by the Ohio Attorney General's Office, Yost articulated the contention that Ohio residents are entitled to the services they are promised and paid for, asserting, "Ohioans deserve reliable services when they pay a company their hard-earned money," and adding that "Honest businesses do what they say they're going to do – false promises won't hold up."
Miami County celebrates veterans with symposium at Troy City Park
TROY, Ohio (WKEF) -- Miami County honored and celebrated its veterans with a symposium at Troy City Park and Hobart Arena on Saturday, August 24. The event was hosted by the Miami County Veteran's Service. There was a free concert by Lee Greenwood, alongside guest speakers and resources for veterans.
City Council to Discuss Solar Regulations and Annexation
The Bellefontaine City Council is scheduled to meet on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in City Hall, where two major issues will be discussed. The council will first review a proposed ordinance to establish new zoning regulations for solar energy systems, which are currently not addressed by the city’s codes. This move comes in response to the proposed “Blue Jacket Solar Project” by Hodson Energy. The proposed project would be a 40-megawatt project, consuming around 200 acres just outside the city limits on Stockyard Road. Project curators and landowners hope to annex the proposed property into the City of Bellefontaine.
Outdoor retailer to open in bustling downtown Dayton district
DAYTON, Ohio (Dayton Business Journal) -- A downtown Dayton outdoor retailer will open its doors next month. Base Camp Outdoors Co. (Base Camp Dayton) is plotting its upcoming opening in the Water Street District at 420 E. 1st St. in downtown Dayton. The location, anticipated for opening the last weekend of September, will be the company’s first brick-and-mortar store.
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