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65th tornado confirmed in Ohio
Watch a previous report of Ohio breaking the tornado record with the 63rd storm confirmed in June in the video player above. WILMINGTON, Ohio (WCMH) — The National Weather Service has confirmed the 65th tornado of the season touched down in southwestern Ohio early Tuesday morning. The tornado touched down in southwestern Warren County, moving […]
Southern Indiana Bank Announces Merger with Heartland BancCorp
German American Bancorp has announced it will merge with Ohio-based Heartland BancCorp. You don't have to drive too far in southwest Indiana to run across a German American Bank building. Growing up in Petersburg, Indiana, I often remember seeing the company's large bank building on Main Street with the flags waving in the wind out front. To me, it's become a staple along the stretch of wide road, and I don't think the city would look the same without it. Since I was a kid, the corporation has grown tremedously and has just announced yet another feat that will expand services into a neighboring state.
Effort to give Ohio homeowners some property tax relief
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WKRC) - An Ohio lawmaker from Cincinnati is urging his colleagues to support legislation that would give qualified homeowners up to $1,000 in property tax relief. Democratic State Rep. Dani Isaacsohn said he's heard his fair share of stories from people who say they need relief on their...
SCPL books month of events in August
PORTSMOUTH- The Scioto County Public Library (SCPL) system, through its five locations and Bookmobile, provides more programming than you can properly organize in a news piece, where they plan many opportunities for local residents—from those just being released from the maternity ward to those who are elderly and homebound.
'Kind of a phenomenon': Greater Cincinnati entrepreneur selling popular clothing company
MONTOMERY, Ohio (WKRC) - A local entrepreneur is selling his company to get something money can't buy. Hellman Retail Group has dressed the best of the best in Cincinnati. Chuck Hellman’s brand is worn by the best athletes and local celebrities, including Joe Burrow, Evan McPherson, Elly De La Cruz, and Jeff Ruby.
Joseph Pratt: Marlowe Awards to recognize theatre growth
Jul. 30—The season-closing show Shawshank Redemption was not just a sold-out title, but the theatre had to schedule encore performances. Submitted photo PORTSMOUTH- The Portsmouth Little Theatre (PLT) is readying to welcome the community to yet another Marlowe Awards celebration next month, where they will hold their annual meeting, recognize a plethora of volunteers, and entertain guests. The ...
Joseph Pratt: Second Glance continues to garner looks, $20k received
Jul. 30—The Trillium Project art team. Submitted photo PORTSMOUTH- One of Portsmouth's fastest-growing non-profits, Trillium Project, only made its name known a few years ago with the mission to provide more equitable public arts projects to the community. The group has done a bit in the warmer months, where they could hit the streets and create opportunities for the community without the ...
Meet Daily Jeffersonian's Top 20 male high school athletes of the last 25 years
It was a tough list that took a few months to compile. The top male high school student athletes this century in the Daily Jeffersonian's coverage area is a deep and talented list from the four schools – Cambridge, Meadowbrook, Buckeye Trail and John Glenn. ...
Researchers set batteries on fire for years in a small Ohio city. Residents weren't told
For years, in a small town in southwest Ohio, researchers were setting batteries on fire. They hoped to determine what makes lithium-ion batteries — the ones found in everything from cell phones to electric vehicles — combust suddenly and without warning. But a WYSO investigation found that community...
Need plans? Check out these 10 events in Columbus and central Ohio this weekend
Movies are groovy and this weekend's lineup includes a plethora of picks. The Columbus Association for the Performing Arts (CAPA) will get the credits rolling with four flicks showing Thursday through Saturday as part of its ongoing Summer Movie Series. On Saturday, the day after what would have been James Baldwin's 100th birthday,...
Ohio Future Fund giving out $15 million for megasite
(The Center Square) – Nearly $15 million in taxpayer funds are being used to help develop nearly 1,000 acres in northwest Ohio in hopes of luring major corporations to the state. Gov. Mike DeWine announced the money would go to the Defiance County Commission, which is expected to use it to install infrastructure at the Baltimore Avenue Industrial Corridor in Defiance. The goal, DeWine said, is to attract major corporations...