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Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame Celebrates One-Year Anniversary with New Inductees
On Saturday, July 27, the Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame celebrated its one-year anniversary with four new inductees, a red carpet event and a free concert performed by Zapp. The new inductees include Donald Lawrence, Randy Crawford, Shirley Murdock and the late Roger Troutman and the Zapp band. All four inductees have strong connections to Cincinnati, where their musical careers have contributed to the city’s musical legacy.
Cousins reunion held at Paint Creek Lake Dam
The Cousin Reunion was held on July 21 at Paint Creek Lake Dam. There was a good turnout with a large variety of food. Bingo was played and there was a 50/50 drawing with the winner getting $44.00. The auction was very successful with the items that were brought and auctioned. We were fortunate enough to have John Simmons play his guitar and sing some gospel and country music. Everyone would like to thank Louise Danner, Violet Danner and Debbie Miller for all the work they did in getting the reunion together. Hopefully, those who couldn’t come this year will be able to make it next year.
NEW DETAILS: Warren County $23M new home proposal OK’d in Franklin
A $23 million plan to build 284 new homes in Franklin has been approved. The 109.5-acre Shaker Farms proposal at the intersection of Manchester and Shaker roads would be the first new residential development in the city in more than 15 years, officials have said. A land use change from...
Chillicothe Area to Host Special Archery Deer Hunts at Scenic River Properties
COLUMBUS, OH — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Natural Areas and Preserves has announced special archery deer hunts at nine picturesque locations along the Little Miami, Stillwater, and Big and Little Darby state scenic rivers. These controlled hunts aim to manage deer populations and mitigate their impact on native plant communities.
No injuries in latest crash at notorious East Springfield curve
A sharp corner that has been the scene of many crashes this year saw another one on Tuesday morning. A truck without a trailer was the latest to be involved in a crash on State Route 43 in East Springfield. According to Ohio State Highway Patrol officers on scene, the...
Attendees sing ‘Happy Birthday’ to Vance during Nevada rally
Attendees sang “Happy Birthday” to Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) during a Trump campaign rally in Nevada on Tuesday ahead of Vance’s birthday on Friday. “Make no mistake, the terrible affordability crisis, higher groceries, higher energy prices, higher housing prices – it is destroying the American dream, and it is Kamala Harris’s fault,” Vance said while…
Ohio Right to Life’s chief executive announces departure, saying ‘circumstances’ hindered work
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The CEO of Ohio Right to Life, the state’s most influential anti-abortion organization, announced he is resigning after about two years. Peter Range described the work as his dream job and characterized his departure as “walking away,” but when contacted on Tuesday, declined to share more details about why he has left.
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.