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West Chester crash victim’s parents remember her as a caring daughter, educator
WEST CHESTER TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WXIX) - The parents of a woman killed in a wrong-way crash on Sunday called her a one-of-a-kind person and educator. Nicole Pelton and her husband, Patrick, were killed in a crash in West Chester on Sunday. Gregory Meyer was driving the wrong way on Service Center Drive when he crashed head-on into the vehicle occupied by the Peltons, killing all three.
Colerain Township teacher resigns, police investigate alleged inappropriate conduct
COLERAIN TOWNSHIP, Ohio — A Pleasant Run Middle School teacher has resigned following allegations of inappropriate physical and verbal behavior toward several female students that police and school officials are now investigating. The Northwest Local School District opened an investigation on April 24 after a concerned student reported inappropriate...
Miamisburg celebrates Riverfront Park grand opening; 20-years in the making
MIAMISBURG, Ohio (WKEF) -- Hundreds in the community of Miamisburg gathered for the grand opening of the Riverfront Park on Friday, May 10. The park took two decades to become a reality. It was a family-friendly atmosphere, and city leaders were thoughtful about making the community feel included in this...
Caregivers charged in functionally impaired man’s death 7 months later, court docs say
WYOMING, Ohio (WXIX) - Two group home caregivers are being charged in the death of a functionally impaired resident in Wyoming, court documents state. Mgbenta Djomgoa, 50, of West Chester Township, and 27-year-old Diana Bediako, of Cincinnati, are the two suspects at the center of the case, Hamilton County court records show.
Crash involving a school bus reported on Eaton Avenue in Hamilton
HAMILTON, Ohio — A crash involving a school bus has been reported on Eaton Avenue in Hamilton. Units from the Hamilton police and fire departments are responding to the scene. The extent of the injuries is unknown at this time, and children were reportedly on board the bus. For...
Ohio father, 8-year-old son competing in fishing tournament on national stage
PLEASANT RUN, Ohio — The Bass Pro-Cabela's Team Nationals, an opportunity for grassroots anglers to shine under the spotlight, is happening right now in Lorain, Ohio. One Pleasant Run, Ohio, father-son duo is taking part and setting records before their boat even hits the water. The first day of...
Middle schoolers offered Bibles at bus drop off, parents debate if it should be allowed
LEBANON, Ohio (WKRC) - Handing Bibles out to kids in front of a local middle school was raising eyebrows. It happened Wednesday as kids were getting off buses at Berry Intermediate School in Lebanon. Parents said they found out about it after their child came home with a copy of...
Popular Mariemont bakery to move to Blue Ash's Summit Park
CINCINNATI (Cincinnati Business Courier/WKRC) - A Mariemont pastry shop is moving to a new location in Blue Ash. Sebastian Bakehouse announced May 8 via social media that it is relocating from the present location at 6846 Wooster Pike to The Approach at Summit Park, a mixed-use development at 10250 Gateway Place.
Police: Man accused of threatening a Loveland school for second time
A Symmes Township man is behind bars after he allegedly threatened a Loveland school, prompting classes to be canceled. Loveland police say this is the second time over the past year that Timothy Longar, 43, has been accused of threatening St. Columban School. Longar is accused of using social media...
I-75 closed overnight for final repairs after power lines fell across highway during severe storms
MONROE, Ohio (WXIX) - Monroe police said they closed Interstate 75 overnight while Duke Energy crews ran an active power line across the highway to replace ones knocked out during recent storms. The highway closed for periods at a time starting at 9 p.m. Sunday until about 3:50 a.m. Monday.
Ohio AG again charges Doug Evans with contempt over environmental violations
CINCINNATI — For a second time, Evans Landscaping and its owner has been charged with contempt after again failing to resolve environmental violations at Evans' facilities. AG Dave Yost filed the charges on Friday, citing continuing violations discovered at Evans Landscaping facilities by Hamilton County Public Health investigators. Yost...
Local mental health provider stresses awareness
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WKBN) – May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the designation is centered around addressing the challenges faced by millions of Americans living with mental health conditions. Belmont Pines Hospital in Liberty Township is a part of this conversation centered around mental health. Mike Tornow, the...
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