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'He's trying to become the Vice President': Political experts analyze Gov. Beshear's address to Iowans
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Former Kentucky Congressman John Yarmuth, a Democrat, tells WHAS11 he'd expect Vice President Kamala Harris to announce her running mate by the end of this week. It comes as Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, fresh off trips to Iowa and Georgia, remains on a shortlist of potential...
Hillsboro Finance Committee denies hotel developers' request for TIF agreement extension
In a split decision, members of the Hillsboro Finance Committee voted Monday, July 29 to deny a request from developers of the long-planned Marriott Hotel to extend the length and amount of their tax increment financing (TIF) agreement. Leo Capital, the developers of the project, had contacted the city in...
National Chicken Wing Day is Monday. Here are the deals you can get around Cincinnati
CINCINNATI (ENQUIRER) - Listen up, chicken wing lovers. National Chicken Wing Day is Monday, July 29, and Cincinnati restaurants are celebrating with specials, according to our media partners at the Cincinnati Enquirer. Here’s what you need to know. Applebee’s. The offer: Buy one order of boneless or bone-in...
Bengals stars severely disrespected in a pair of recent rankings
Perhaps the way the 2023 season ended for the Bengals caused some people to forget just how good Cincinnati's star players are, because quarterback Joe Burrow and wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase were both severely disrespected in a pair of recent rankings. Burrow ranked behind Tagovailoa and Love?. First, let's look...
SSU acquires Spartan Stadium, Branch Rickey Park
PORTSMOUTH — Two weeks ago proved to be a historic day for both the City of Portsmouth and Shawnee State University — as after passing two previous readings unanimously, the Portsmouth City Council passed the third and final reading of legislation in unanimous fashion, which officially starts the ball on transferring the properties at Spartan Stadium, Branch Rickey Park and adjacent properties that ultimately amount to 23 acres altogether to SSU.
Jackie Boggs Kids Night at PRP
WEST PORTSMOUTH — Portsmouth Raceway Park, on Saturday evening, hosted Jackie Boggs Kids Night — presented by 4B Motorsports and Jamie Stith’s Pro Paint “The Paint Ninjas”. Kenny Christy, Jacob Curnutte, Adam Jordan and Mark Hall recorded feature wins in their respective divisions. In The...
Pastor Eugene Ellington: A man of God who loved God’s People
Pastor Ellington was born in Birmingham, Alabama on October 26, 1952. He was the second eldest of four children, born to the late Deacon James and Levonia Ellington. He accepted Christ at an early age at Southern Baptist Church on Richmond and Cutter. Gene attended Cincinnati Public schools. During his school days, his passion was playing the saxophone.
Historical Society of Mount Pleasant hosting their annual tour this weekend
JEFFERSON COUNTY, OHIO (WTRF) – If you’re a major history buff or if you just love beautiful scenic farmland, this weekend there is a special event you won’t want to miss! The Historical Society of Mount Pleasant will host their annual tour of historic properties. It’s a step back in time as visitors will tour […]
Spay/neuter clinic for cats, dogs coming to Wilmington Aug. 10
The Rascal Unit, a mobile high volume spay/neuter clinic for cats and dogs, is coming to Wilmington’s PAWS Humane Society, Inc. on Saturday, Aug. 10. PAWS is pleased to offer this low cost clinic to members of the community, according to a news release. Registration and payment for the...
Encore Industries building sold, will become a warehouse and logistics hub
CAMBRDIGE − The Encore Industries building at 725 Water St. has sold to John Jack, a local businessman specializing in energy and logistics operations who is utilizing the 200,000-square-foot space for warehousing and distribution for major global brands. “I can’t say who, but we’re in the midst right now of moving product in,” said Jack. “We’re cleaning everything up and having brand new racking systems installed.” ...
Chillicothe seeks public input to become a bicycle-friendly city
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – The City of Chillicothe is taking steps to enhance its biking infrastructure and culture by applying for a Bicycle Friendly Community designation from the League of American Bicyclists. As part of its broader community development plan, “Choose Chillicothe,” the city aims to create a more bike-friendly...
Community holds silent protest as a call for unity
CHILLICOTHE — A silent protest took place Sunday along the Ross County Courthouse steps in Chillicothe as citizens gathered to call for action regarding the racial tensions in Ross County and promote unity. The protest was organized by citizen Lesha Malone and other community leaders. The group cited recent events like KKK flyers...
Lima doctor warns of whooping cough
LIMA — A Lima family doctor is urging residents to check their pertussis vaccination status, as health officials are reporting an uptick in whooping cough cases. Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a respiratory illness that causes cold-like symptoms and a cough that can linger for months. The...
Racist notes distributed in NKY concern residents, prompt calls to action
Catrena Bowman, Erlanger resident, business owner and executive director of the Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission, had suspected something was up for a while, but she wasn’t certain until about a week and a half ago when her landscaper sent her a photo of a note scrawled on a paper bag he’d found in her yard, the same bag Bowman had spied at a distance earlier but didn’t think much of.
Police: Man arrested after shots fired through windows of Florence gas station
FLORENCE, Ky. — One person was arrested Monday after several shots were fired through the windows of a gas station in Florence. According to the Florence Police Department, officers were dispatched to the 8600 block of U.S. Highway 42 for a report of shots fired at a Speedway gas station.
Still no action on DeWine’s call for ‘diet weed’ regulation
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A call to action from Gov. Mike DeWine nearly seven months ago to regulate delta 8 THC products still has no legislative answer. Delta 8 is a low-level THC product, sometimes known as “diet weed.” Right now, it is completely unregulated, meaning, in part, anyone at any age can buy it. […]
Tax-free days for school shopping has begun
By Joseph DiCristofaro The Ironton Tribune Ohio sales tax holiday is growing substantially in duration this year to 10 days began on July 30 and ends on Aug. 8. The event started as an opportunity to save on school-related supplies for the upcoming school year. This year some changes have been made to include more […] The post Tax-free days for school shopping has begun appeared first on The Tribune.