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'It just doesn't get done.' Demolition dispute could kill plans for old Forest Fair Mall
If a local developer with grandiose plans for the former Forest Fair Mall can't reach an agreement with Butler County officials on the use of a demolition grant, redevelopment of the mall might be kaput. "If the parties don’t cooperate, it (redevelopment) just doesn’t get done," the developer, Rob Smyjunas, CEO of Oakley-based Vandercar...
Reds, Bally Sports return to Comcast’s Xfinity cable systems Thursday, Aug. 1
Reds games return to Comcast’s Xfinity cable customers in Lawrenceburg and other Southeastern Indiana communities Thursday, Aug. 1, after the resolution of a three-month dispute between the nation’s No. 2 pay TV provider and Diamond Sports Group, which operates the 17 Bally Sports regional networks. But Comcast customers...
Roscoe Village keeps the tradition of weaving alive with classes at new Loom Loft
COSHOCTON − The traditional style of rugmaking and other items involving a loom is being kept alive with the new Loom Loft in Roscoe Village. It's located in the schoolhouse, part of the recreation of a Canal Era town. Instructor Rami Sawyer has worked for Roscoe Village off and on for about...
Orioles acquire pair of players from Reds
Just before the deadline, the Orioles have picked up Austin Slater and infielder Livan Soto and cash considerations in a trade with the Reds, per announcements from both clubs. The Reds receive cash considerations or a player to be named later. Slater is on the move for the second time...
Grants fund electric buses for school districts
THE SOUND IS THE FIRST THING you miss when you see the new, all-electric yellow and black school buses gliding down Main Street in Flemingsburg. “It’s crazy how quiet they are,” says Fleming County Schools Transportation Director Kerri Moran. Fleming County became one of the first districts...
Investigation into ‘suspected’ timesheet discrepancies by police official in hands of prosecutor
BLUE ASH, Ohio (WXIX) - The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) completed its probe into potential timesheet discrepancies by a high-ranking member of the Blue Ash Police Department and turned their findings over to the Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Office months ago. BCI’s investigation was referred to the prosecutor’s...
Halfway through 2024, Ohio’s sports betting industry hasn’t slowed
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Year-over-year, Ohioans appetite for betting in sports seems to be growing. Just over $4.1 billion was bet on sports in Ohio through June, up from $3.8 billion at this same time in 2023, according to compiled data from the Ohio Casino Control and Ohio Lottery commissions.
Some Ohio Residents Can Now Get $25,000 for Injuries in 2023 Train Derailment
People who live near East Palestine, Ohio, can now get $25,000 apiece for any injuries they sustained after last year’s Norfolk Southern freight train derailment on top of whatever money they get for property damage as part of the $600 million class-action settlement. The lawyers who negotiated the deal...
Eastern Ohio, Western Pennsylvania Brace for Isolated Storms Along I-80 into 2AM Friday
Pittsburgh, PA – Residents of eastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania should prepare for potential isolated storms tonight, particularly along and north of Interstate 80. The National Weather Service has indicated a 10-20% chance of precipitation before 8 p.m., with a conditional threat of damaging winds through 8 p.m. According...
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