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Former Reality Show Star Gets Life Sentence in Warren County Abuse Case

LEBANON — A former reality television personality was sentenced Nov. 10 to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 15 years for sexually abusing a 5-year-old girl, the Cincinnati Enquirer reported. Tony McCollister, 44, was sentenced by Warren County Common Pleas Judge Robert Peeler, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. His former partner, Erica […]

Warren County, OH · 4h

WKRC

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180 to lose their jobs as Tri-State plant plans to close

FRANKLIN, Ohio (WKRC) - A plant in Warren County notified the state that it plans to close and permanently lay off all of its 180 employees. Faurecia Clean Mobility in Franklin did not indicate why it's closing in its notification. The company works on emissions control technologies, according to its website.

Franklin, OH · 4h

WDTN

Franklin plant closing in 2027

FRANKLIN, Ohio (WDTN) — An automotive technology supplier in Franklin is closing in 2027, according to a WARN notice. On Nov. 6, Faurecia Clean Mobility notified the state of its intention to permanently close its facility at 2301 Commerce Center Drive. Faurecia will conduct five phases of dismissal for its 180 employees at the facility, […]

Franklin, OH · 1d

Fox 19

Hamilton, Fairfield officers pull woman from burning car after crash

HAMILTON, Ohio (WXIX) - A Hamilton police officer said he and Fairfield police officers pulled a woman from a burning car. Officer Terry Kiep was nearby when he received the call about a crash at Route 4 and Bishop Avenue on Nov. 5. He said that when he arrived, one...

Hamilton, OH · 23h

NewsForce 24/7

Nights of Lights Drive-Thru Moves to Warren County Fairgrounds for 2026

A popular holiday drive-thru light show has a new home for the 2026 season. Nights of Lights will set up this year at the Warren County Fairgrounds in Lebanon, WKRC reported. The move continues a nomadic few years for the display. It was set up at the Clermont County Fairgrounds for the past two years, […]

Lebanon, OH · 1d

WHIO Dayton

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Faurcia plant closing in Franklin; 180 workers to be laid off

Nearly 200 people in Warren County are set to lose their jobs early next year when an automotive technology supplier closes its doors.

Franklin, OH · 2h

WCPO 9 Cincinnati

Authorities seek help in identifying man found dead in College Hill

A man was found dead near Marlowe Avenue in College Hill on Wednesday, prompting authorities to ask the public for help identifying him.

Hamilton County, OH · 1d

WCPO 9 Cincinnati

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Alberto Lira-Razo's arrest sparks debate over Butler Co.'s cooperation with ICE

Immigrant advocates are urging Butler County to end its ICE agreement following Alberto Lira-Razo's arrest. Commissioners offered differing views on the deal.

Butler County, OH · 22h

WHIO Dayton

Local pizza restaurant seeking new ownership

The owner of Pappas Pizza Palace in Miamisburg announced that the restaurant is up for sale following a temporary closure at the end of October.

Miamisburg, OH · 1d

Fox 19

Hamilton sergeant cleared in use of force on man in park after hours

HAMILTON, Ohio (WXIX) - A Hamilton police sergeant will not face criminal charges for his use of force during the arrest of a man at Marcum Park, Butler County Prosecutor Mike Gmoser told FOX19 NOW on Monday. “The use of force was cleared by the grand jury,” Gmoser said, declining...

Hamilton, OH · 2d

NewsForce 24/7

Cincinnati Ohio Temple Enters Construction Phase After Mason Groundbreaking

The Cincinnati Ohio Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has officially entered its construction phase, following a groundbreaking ceremony held Saturday, November 7, in Mason, the Church News reported. Elder Alan T. Phillips, a General Authority Seventy, presided over the groundbreaking and offered the dedicatory prayer on the site and the […]

Mason, OH · 1d

WHIO Dayton

Cause of death revealed for special needs student who died on bus

Almost two months after a 7-year-old special needs student died on her school bus, an autopsy report determined her cause of death.

Cincinnati, OH · 1d

warrencountypost.com

Santa Claus Is Coming to Maineville With Coca-Cola's Holiday Caravan

MAINEVILLE, OH -- Families looking for a little Christmas magic this Thanksgiving weekend won't have to travel far to find Santa Claus. The Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan is making its way through southwestern Ohio, bringing its iconic red truck, sparkling holiday lights and Santa Claus to communities throughout the region. One...

Maineville, OH · 20h

hoodline.com

Hamilton County Man Accused of Punching, Then Shooting at Victim From Car

Hamilton County Municipal Court — Site of Bond-Decision Comparison. A Hamilton County man is facing a felonious assault charge after court documents allege he drove up to another man, ignored a warning, and punched him in the face before firing a gun at him from his vehicle. Damion Burton was accused of the attack, which authorities describe in a criminal complaint reviewed as part of the case against him.

Hamilton County, OH · 5h

NewsForce 24/7

Cincinnati Favorite Pepp and Dolores Opens Second Restaurant in Mason on November 16

One of Cincinnati’s best-known Italian restaurants is coming to Mason. Pepp and Dolores, the Over-the-Rhine favorite, will officially open its second location on Monday, November 16, at the District at Deerfield, the restaurant announced. “We’ve been preparing, perfecting, and polishing to bring this delicious Italian dream to life. Now all we need is you,” the […]

Cincinnati, OH · 2d

WHIO Dayton

Driver cited, 1 person injured after improper lane change causes crash on I-75

One person was injured after an improper lane change caused a crash on Interstate 75 in Miami Township over the weekend.

Miamisburg, OH · 2d

WFMJ.com

Final pre-trial, jury trial date confirmed in Devon Stanley assault case

Following a pre-trial yesterday on Nov. 9, a final pre-trial and jury trial have been set for Liberty Township trustee Devon Stanley. The last pre-trial has been scheduled for March 31, followed by the jury trial on April 19. A pool of 60 jurors has been agreed upon for the trial.

Trumbull County, OH · 1d

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