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Tri-State school superintendent on leave
FOREST PARK, Ohio (WXIX) - A local school district leader is on leave but it’s not clear why. Winton Woods City Schools Superintendent Anthony G. Smith “is on leave,” confirms Drew Jackson, a district spokesman. Steve Denny, the district’s executive director of business affairs, “will be standing...
Former Butler County Auditor Roger Reynolds' felony conviction overturned on appeal
Former Butler County Auditor Roger Reynolds, who was re-elected to his post while under indictment but resigned after his conviction, is no longer a felon after an appellate court’s ruling. Reynolds had been convicted in December 2022 of unlawful interest in a public contract. The case centered on his...
Former caregivers failed to administer CPR to ‘lifeless’ resident, police report says
WYOMING, Ohio (WXIX) - A Wyoming police report reveals new details in the October death of a functionally impaired man and the accusations against two of his former caregivers. On Oct. 28, 2023, 60-year-old Daniel Jenkins was found “lifeless” in his residence at Graceworks Enhanced Living Group Home at approximately...
Attention, hikers: Twin Valley Trail Challenge set for June 1
Five Rivers MetroParks will host the Twin Valley Trail Challenge on Saturday, June 1 — National Trails Day. This free, noncompetitive event encourages participants to hike any distance from 1 to 29 miles along marked routes on the Twin Valley Trail, located in and connecting Germantown and Twin Creek MetroParks. Hikers of all ages and skill levels are welcome.
Sycamore Trails Park in Miamisburg begins $10.2M transformation
MIAMISBURG, Ohio (WKEF) -- Sycamore Trails Park is one of the oldest parks in the Miamisburg area, and after about 30 years of developing the concept, the city has finally begun construction on a new and updated park design. “So this project has been on the books for a long...
How one retiring professor encourages students to follow their musical passions
For the past 36 years, Gary Speck taught courses in music education and conducted the melodic sounds of clarinets, flutes, trumpets, trombones and different percussion instruments. The melodies floated through the walls of Presser Hall, permanently staining the ears of anyone passing by. However, Speck’s time conducting the Miami University Wind Ensemble is coming to a close.
Talawanda High School earns Heart Safe School recognition
OXFORD, Ohio (WXIX) - Talawanda High School is now a Heart Safe School. Cincinnati Children’s Hospital partners with Project ADAM to help prevent tragedies of sudden cardiac death in children. Being heart-safe means the school has taken all the steps necessary to safeguard the health of students, according to...
Structure fire reported on Hamilton Middletown Road near Hamilton
HAMILTON, Ohio — Hamilton crews are responding to reports of a structure fire Tuesday morning. Click the video player above to watch other morning headlines from WLWT News 5. Butler County firefighters are responding to the 4000 block of Hamilton Middletown Road. Officials have not released information on if...
Greater Cincinnati school district hosts 'parade of graduates' for seniors
HAMILTON, Ohio (WKRC) - Graduating seniors in Hamilton got the opportunity to return to their elementary schools where they were greeted like heroes. The Hamilton City School District held its "parade of graduates." Dressed in their caps and gowns, graduating seniors paraded through all eight elementary schools in the district....
Three new police officers sworn in, TOPSS annual report presented at city council
At Oxford city council’s May 7 meeting, Oxford police officers were sworn in, Talawanda Oxford Pantry & Social Services (TOPSS) presented their data from 2023 and a new parking meter system was announced. Three new police officers, Austin Lovins, Bo Staat and Jeremiah South were sworn in with friends...
Fire responders investigating a vehicle fire reported on State Route 123 in Franklin
FRANKLIN, Ohio — A vehicle fire has been reported in a parking lot on OH-123 in Franklin. Fire responders have been dispatched to investigate. No report of the reported fire spreading have been made. For live traffic updates, click here. Click the video player above to watch evening headlines...
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