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West Milton family honors late daughter by opening Butterfly Room at local hospital
DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- In the midst of their grief, one local family decided to help others who are experiencing the same thing. Dayton 24/7 Now's Lydia Bice sat down with Sarah and Rob Chaney who just unveiled the Butterfly Room at Miami Valley Hospital, created in their daughter Georgia's honor.
Lima Police Department investigating body found in wooded area downtown
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - The Lima Police Department is investigating a body found Monday afternoon. Around 12:30 p.m., police received a report of a body found in a wooded area on the corner of Jackson and Market Street, beside the train tracks. The body had been there for a significant amount of time and appeared to be male. There were no signs of a struggle or clues as to the cause of death where it was found. The deceased individual was sent to the Lucas County Coroner to determine their identity and cause of death, but a report may not be complete for several weeks.
Girl Scouts of North East Ohio camps, including Camp Timberlane in Wakeman, get $900,000 in state funding
The Girl Scouts of North East Ohio announced Monday that it has received state funding to upgrade two regional Girl Scout camps in Erie and Trumbull counties. The $900,000 in total funding for Camp Timberlane in Wakeman and Camp Sugarbush in Kinsman was included in House Bill 2, the Ohio General Assembly's capital budget. Camp Timberlane will receive $600,000 and Camp Sugarbush, $300,000, for infrastructure and camping improvements.
Slash's stepdaughter dead at 25, legendary guitarist reveals amid canceled Cincinnati show
LOS ANGELES (WKRC) - Slash's stepdaughter has died at the age of 25, the legendary Guns N' Roses guitarist revealed in a post to social media. Slash posted to Instagram Sunday, informing fans that his stepdaughter, Lucy-Bleu Knight, had passed away on Friday. "Lucy-Bleu Knight (December 6, 1998), beloved daughter...
Queen City Murder Mystery Company to present ‘Murder at the Rosebud Motel’ at Basil 1791
Queen City Murder Mystery Company will return to Basil 1791 in August for the premiere of a new murder mystery show, “Murder at the Rosebud Motel: a Schitt’s Creek Murder Mystery Hamilton!”. The new, original parody produced by Queen City Murder Mystery Company will feature everyone’s favorite formerly...
Mom says her 1-year-old daughter was bitten twice at daycare
ROSSFORD, Ohio (WTVG/Gray News) - An Ohio mother has a word of caution for those looking for childcare after she says her daughter came home from daycare with bite marks twice. Precious Bernal says she dropped off her daughter, Maya Gorney, at Educare Academy in Rossford two weeks ago. Then,...
Reds pitcher makes epic behind-the-back play
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Hunter Greene on Monday made a bid for the smoothest play of the year. Greene was on the mound opposite the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park in Atlanta, Ga. With one out in the bottom of the 1st, the 24-year-old faced off against Braves infielder Nacho Alvarez Jr. The Braves youngster bounced... The post Reds pitcher makes epic behind-the-back play appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Quirky home in Maumee draws national attention on 'Zillow Gone Wild' page
A house for sale in Maumee has gone viral on the “Zillow Gone Wild” Facebook page for an eccentric feature originally meant to deflect unwanted attention: the house is covered — floor to ceiling, inside and out — with bulletproof Lexan paneling. The house, previously owned and occupied by Trudy Stranahan of the Champion Spark Plug Company’s founding family, also boasts a robust driveway that cost an estimated $300,000 to build, plus $100,000 in fences. Breezeways connect the house to two outbuildings, one of which hosts a gym with myriad equipment, in addition to more workout equipment inside the main house. “She was just a unique person,” said Hanna Modene, a Realtor with the Jon Modene team at Re/max Masters, which listed the property. “I don’t think she liked not having security.” The property sits on five acres overlooking the Silver Lake and bordering Side Cut Metropark. It was listed last week for $399,900.
St. Rita’s Thrift Store plans back-to-school sale
LIMA — The Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Thrift Store will sell discounted school spirit wear during its back-to-school bash from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at the store, 528 W. North St., Lima. The thrift store, which is managed by hospital volunteers, sells discounted brand-name clothing,...
1 Mets prospect who should headline a trade with the Reds for bullpen help
The Cincinnati Reds have decided they won’t go to battle this year and will instead sit this one out or at least sell off a few pieces to shuffle the cards. Getting swept over the weekend has turned them from NL Wild Card contenders to sellers to some extent. Players on expiring contracts are now up for grabs and this team has a couple of candidates on the roster the New York Mets should have interest in.
Death penalty possible for two Bradford County murder suspects
Two of the three people allegedly involved in the murder and dismemberment of Michael Pruitt back in March in Springfield Township could face the death penalty if convicted. According to WENY-TV, Ronda Parker, Terry Parker and Summer Heil made a virtual appearance in Bradford County Court on Monday. The Parkers...
3-vehicle crash in Ohio involving township ambulance turns fatal
A 3-vehicle collision involving a Springfield Township ambulance has left one person dead. According to the Springfield Twp. Fire Department, five people were involved in the crash involving the ambulance, a Toyota Sienna van and a Hyundai Santa Fe. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, both the Santa Fe and Sienna were traveling south […]
Our clearest indicator yet that Ohio recreational marijuana sales won’t start ‘til after Labor Day: Today in Ohio
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Ten Ohio marijuana growers and processers are the first to receive certificates of operation which permits them to begin working in the recreational market. We’re talking about the two in Akron and one each in Lorain and Portage counties on Today in Ohio. Listen online here.
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