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Giant waterspout spotted Thursday morning over Lake Erie just off shore of Cedar Point
Waterspout off the coast of Cedar Point @NWSCLE pic.twitter.com/ZdXA19tzvH— Brennan (@BDaugstrup) July 25, 2024 The summer of strangeness continues at Cedar Point. First the amusement park's much ballyhooed revamped roller coaster the Top Thrill 2 had to be parked just days after its launch for repairs that continue today. ...
Richmond to rename I-70 bridge in honor of fallen Ofc. Seara Burton
RICHMOND, Ind — The city of Richmond will honor fallen Richmond Police Ofc. Seara Burton with a special ceremony next month. The city announced Friday the Chester Boulevard Bridge over Interstate 70 will be officially named in Burton's honor at the ceremony on Aug. 14. "This bridge naming serves...
Kewpee owner and president Harry Shutt passes away at 92
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - He was one of the biggest and often behind-the-scenes supporters of Lima-Allen County and the region. Kewpee Hamburgers owner and president, Harry Shutt, has died. Shutt began working at Kewpee in 1957 and purchased it from the Hoyt 'Stub' Wilson estate in 1980, which included the...
Today in Ohio is off again Friday
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Another day without a Today in Ohio podcast. Sorry, listeners. Editor Chris Quinn is still battling COVID. We plan to return Monday, July 29. Meanwhile, you can catch up on past episodes of our daily half-hour news podcast. We have an Apple podcasts channel exclusively for this...
'Half of what we should be:' Drought expands in Ohio as rain totals remain below normal
Ohio is crispy this summer. Of the state's 88 counties, 67 were listed as being affected by abnormally dry conditions when the U.S. Drought Monitor received its weekly update Thursday morning. About half of the Buckeye State's counties are under a D1 Moderate Drought. ...
Ohio’s voter purge “disproportionately targets voters of color”, civil rights organizations say
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose’s voter purge disproportionately goes after voters of color, Ohio civil rights organizations argue. More than half of Ohio voters who might be purged from the state’s voter rolls are registered in counties where a majority of the population is people of color, said Ohio Unity Coalition Executive Director Pierrette […]
Ohio Inspector General finds that Toledo doctor was doing other work while billing the state
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The Ohio Inspector General issued a report Thursday finding that a Toledo doctor was doing work for his own private practice while he was supposed to be working for the state. The report accuses Dr. Christian Maduoma of conducting office visits with his own Hill Clinic...
Former 180th Fighter Wing commander nominated to be next chief of National Guard Bureau
ARLINGTON, Va. — The former commander of the 180th Fighter Wing in Swanton has been nominated to become the 30th chief of the National Guard Bureau, President Joe Biden announced Wednesday. If confirmed by the Senate, Air Force Lt. Gen. Steven S. Nordhaus would be promoted to four-star general...
Children's Hometown Holiday hold "Christmas in July" Raffle Fundraiser
WAPAKONETA (WLIO) - Children's Hometown Holiday in Wapakoneta held a "Christmas in July" holiday fundraiser. For nearly two decades, the Wapakoneta community and its local businesses have helped the organization in its efforts to ensure that every child has one magical holiday weekend where they are celebrated with the hope of creating lasting memories of Christmas in their hometown.
Allen County Agriculture Hall of Fame honors class of 2024
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - A banquet Thursday night honored some of the most influential people in Ohio's biggest industry. Five individuals were inducted into the Allen County Agriculture Hall of Fame for their decades of success and hard work. All proceeds from the evening's ticket sales are donated to the Allen County Junior Fair, a program many inductees participated in themselves and continue to support today.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. moves to appear on Ohio ballot in presidential race
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is one step closer to appearing on Ohio's ballot for the November election. Kennedy's campaign submitted paperwork Friday to get him on the ballot as an independent presidential candidate, according to the Ohio Secretary of State's office. Under state law, independents must gather between 5,000 and 15,000 voter signatures...
Arts organizations receive grant funding
LIMA — Numerous arts-related organizations in the Lima region are among the recipients of grants from the Ohio Arts Council as part of the council’s annual grant allocation. The grants awarded are part of more than $22.7 million spread over 935 allocations to support Ohio artists, non-profits and...
Lima Municipal Court records, July 18-24
Shequayla S. Daniel, 35, of Lima, found guilty of ovi. Sentence: 30 days jail. 30 days suspended. $500 fine. Chad L. Esmonde, 53, of Lima, found guilty of persistent disorderly conduct. Sentence: 30 days jail. 20 days suspended. $150 fine. Melissa D. Fuqua, 53, of Lima, found guilty of ovi....
Blood donation opportunities scheduled in region
LIMA — The American Red Cross is in search of blood donors, particularly Type O blood donors and donors giving platelets. To schedule an appointment, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS. Donors in August will receive a $20 Amazon gift card by email. Upcoming blood drives include:. • Noon...
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