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2 injured in Mechanicsburg crash
Two people were injured last night in a crash in Mechanicsburg.Around 10:45 p.m., emergency crews responded to Ohio 161 and South Parkview on the report of a crash with multiple victims.Two people were taken to an area hospital, but their conditions were not immediately available.
Deputy injured when cruiser crashes in chase
A Clark County deputy was injured early this morning when his vehicle crashed while in pursuit of a theft suspect.Around 12:26 a.m., the deputy was en route to assist in a pursuit after another deputy lost the suspect vehicle. As the deputy was going around a curb, his cruiser crashed, ...
Air Force Museum unveils plans for major expansion
The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will relocate a one-of-a-kind experimental aircraft collection to a new $46 million gallery in 2015, giving hundreds of thousands of visitors a chance to see both historic and futuristic air and space planes now closed off in a hangar from museum visitors. ...
Husted: Voter fraud exists, not epidemic
A first-time tally of voter fraud across Ohio found 135 cases referred for criminal investigation following the 2012 presidential election, including 20 people who state officials say voted in Ohio and another state.The report, released Thursday by the Ohio Secretary of State, listed 22 referrals to law enforcement from southwest ...
Scouts approve allowing gay youth membership
National leadership of the Boy Scouts of America voted Thursday to allow gay youth to join the organization, overturning a long tradition of excluding gays. “Scouting is available to all youth,” Doug Nelson, scout executive/CEO of the Miami Valley Council, said after the results were reported. “And our communities are ...
Millions in bonuses remain for Ohio veterans
Veterans from Clark and Champaign counties who served during the first Gulf War or the War on Terror have received more than $829,000 since Ohio voters in 2009 approved tax-free bonuses for their service, state records show.But with a total of $200 million set aside for the Ohio Veterans Bonus, ...
$2.2M project to start construction
A new $2.2 million car wash on the busy Bechtle Avenue-North Street corridor will bring 11 jobs to the area later this year and fill a vacant property.GooGoo Express Wash, a national franchise based out of Columbus, Ga., will likely begin construction in July on the site at 1411 W. ...
Four school districts seek levies
Four local school districts have placed tax issues on ballot for the Aug. 6 special election in Clark and Champaign counties.Clark-Shawnee, Tecumseh, Northeastern and West Liberty-Salem local school districts will ask voters to approve issues.Clark-ShawneeClark-Shawnee has placed a 10-year, 7.95-mill levy back on the ballot in August after it failed ...
Local vets helping animals injured in tornado
For nearly every person injured after a tornado ripped through Moore, Okla., an animal also is in need. Now a group of local volunteers are headed there to help.The massive storm left an estimated 4,000 injured horses, cows, cats and dogs but only eight veterinarians on hand in Oklahoma to ...
Pools prepare to open, test water often
Local public pools are preparing to open for the Memorial Day weekend, including painting, cleaning, filling the pools and most importantly — testing the water.A recent study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that 58 percent of pools have tested positive for E.coli bacteria.Public pools are required ...
Boy Scouts National Council vote on gays
National leadership of the Boy Scouts of America vote Thursday to allow gay youth to join the organization, overturning a long tradition of excluding gays.Meeting in the Dallas suburb of Grapevine, the 1,400 members of the BSA’s National Council approved a resolution to ban the policy that excluded youth from ...
Oklahoma U. offers space for donations to tornado victims
It's a problem one would imagine is a good one to have -- so many donated items coming in to help tornado ravaged Moore and Oklahoma City they don't have any place to put it all. But actually, it's been a logistical nightmare, according to officials with the Red Cross ...
Municipal Court
CASES CALLED WEDNESDAY INCLUDED:Cynthia L. Boggs, 51, of 240 California Ave., OVI, guilty, 33 days jail with 33 days suspended, three days credit for time served, 12 months driver’s license suspension, six months probation, fined $375.Brian Eugene Brown, 24, of 421 W. Mulberry St., disorderly conduct, guilty, 30 days jail ...
Public Records
COMMON PLEAS COURTNEW SUITS13-CV-0458 - U.S. Bank NA, as Trustee, in trust for the registered holders of Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, v. Debra S. Thompson, Fairborn, et al., complaint in foreclosure for property located at 7960 Kimmel St., Fairborn, for $155,687.90.13-CV-0459 - Progressive Specialty Insurance Co., v. Steven S. Murray ...
Local coverage: WSU staff member describes taking shelter
The cleanup continues in Moore, Okla. after a tornado ravaged the city Monday, May 20. The Dayton Daily News and WHIO staff remains there covering events.James Brown and Andy Sedlak spoke with a Wright State University staff member who made the trip to Moore for her granddaughters graduation this week ...
Cell phone pocket dial leads to murder arrest
Scott Simon will have a long time to think about his gaffe. Simon was furious over a disagreement he had at a Waffle House restaurant when he jostled the phone in his pocket and called 911 without knowing. A recording was made as Simon went on an anger fueled rant ...
Turkey legs, fried Twinkies and other fair foods you should probably avoid
People say they hit fairs, carnivals and festivals for the music, crafts, rides and people watching. But judging from the lines at summertime concession stands in these parts, the fried Twinkies, funnel cakes and nacho cheese covered curly fries are really what packs them in. “(People) go because they remember ...
Kings Island: Free admission for military this weekend
MASON — In honor of Memorial Day, all active and retired members of the military this weekend receive free admission to Kings Island, the 364-acre amusement and waterpark. Members of the military can get free admission Friday through Monday. A valid military ID must be presented at the Kings Island ...
City ranks near bottom in population loss
Springfield’s population continued to decline last year, and only 26 U.S. cities have seen bigger losses since the 2010 Census, according to new figures released today.The estimates show Springfield’s population at 60,147, down from 60,322 in 2011. Springfield has lost approximately .8 percent of its population since the 2010 census, ...
Lawmakers consider dropping statute of limitations for rape cases
State lawmakers are considering a bill to eliminate Ohio’s statute of limitations on rape and sexual battery so that victims and prosecutors may seek justice in rape cases that occurred more than 20 years ago. State Sen. Nina Turner, D-Cleveland, who is sponsoring the bill, said, “Aside from being just ...
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