Stories for May 2010
Stories for Monday, May 17
Sheen Named WSU Women’s Soccer Assistant
Wright State women’s soccer head coach Patrick Ferguson has announced the hiring of Greg Sheen as an assistant coach.Sheen, a former head coach at Morehead State and an assistant at University of Dayton, will handle team training and game preparation, serving as the team's goalkeeper coach, assisting in recruiting and ...
Deputies Investigate Darke Co. Stabbing
Deputies in Darke County continue to investigate a weekend stabbing that happened in the village of Wayne Lakes south of Greenville.Authorities said two victims were taken by Careflight to Miami Valley Hospital early Saturday morning with stab wounds.The stabbing reportedly happened in a home on Hickory Drive. Preliminary reports indicate ...
Atrium Medical Center Receives $2M Donation
Atrium Medical Center in Middletown has received a $2 million donation.Late businessman Robert Gardner Sr. left the hospital nearly $2.5 million. Officials at the hospital said this is the single largest donation that they have received.The hospital said it is still deciding how the money will be used.
Chocking Hazard Prompts Toy Dart Gun Recall
The government is announcing the recall of more than a million toy dart gun sets after two boys choked to death on the darts.The victims died after they chewed on the one-inch, soft plastic darts, which slipped into their throats.The small suction cup part of the dart cut off their ...
Local Businesses Attend Jobs Summit
State Sen. Chris Widener, of Springfield, held a job summit Monday to help encourage growth in the local economy.The event was held at the Greene County Career Center in Xenia.The Greene County business community, along with small business owners and chambers of commerce were invited to the event to learn ...
The Miami Valley's Worst Eyesores
Do you have an ugly eyesore in your neighborhood?With the help of our iWitness7 reporters around the Miami Valley, we tracked down some of the worst eyesores in the region. From burned out houses to empty factories, we investigated why these eyesores are still standing and what can be done ...
Man Suffers 21 Fractures In Fight
Police said a party in Dayton ended with a fight and one man with 21 fractures.The victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment, while another was taken to jail. Officers arrested 39-year-old John Jones and charged him with felonious assault.According to police reports, Jones was at a party ...
Amy Grant Makes Area Performance
Christian Music legend Amy Grant will return to the area on October 17 with a performance at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center in Van Wert, Ohio.The show is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. Tickets on sale July 13. Tickets: $35-$50.With six Grammys, numerous Dove Awards, a star on the ...
WSU Employee Shot In Alabama
An employee of the Wright State athletic department was shot early Sunday in an incident that left one person dead and eight injured in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.Officials said Chris Grant, is recovering in a Tuscaloosa hospital. Grant, special assistant to the athletic director at Wright State, was attending a high school ...
Former Teacher Pleads Guilty In Sex Case
A former teacher at the Upper Valley Joint Vocational School in Piqua admitted Monday that he engaged in inappropriate conduct with a student earlier this year.His change of plea came on the day before he was supposed to go on trial in Miami County.Eric Williams, 33, of Pitsburg, in Darke ...
Power Outage Hits Fairborn
Officials with Dayton Power and Light said 3100 customers lost power Monday morning, including Fairborn High School.The power outage also affected the Kmart store on Dayton Yellow Springs Road.Residents reported the power going out at 10:45 a.m. The power was restored at 11:15 a.m.
Greene Co. Crash Shuts Down Route 42
The Ohio State Highway Patrol said two vehicles collided in Greene County, resulting in both vehicles landing on their sides.According to troopers, the crash involved dump truck and a tractor-trailer that was hauling some construction equipment. They said both vehicles landed on their sides.Troopers said the road was shut down ...
New Carlisle Man Shocked With Taser
Deputies in Clark County said a man was arrested, accused of threatening his brother and mother with a knife.The incident happened around 3:21 a.m. Saturday at 800 Applewood Drive in New Carlisle.According to deputies, they received a call from Larry Whitaker and April Tompkins who lived at the address and ...
Fairmont Student Struck By Car
Police in Kettering said a teenager at Fairmont High School was struck by a car on Monday morning in a crosswalk on Shroyer Road.The student was taken to a local hospital with injuries to her leg. Officers said students were crossing the crosswalk around 9 a.m. to attend an out ...
The Miami Valley To Stay Wet
Rain will continue to keep the Miami Valley wet for the next couple of days. Light showers will continue through the evening before tapering off into the overnight hours.Rain showers will redevelop on Tuesday but will be scattered throughout the area.Storm Center 7 Chief Meteorologist Jamie Simpson said the area ...
Man Arrested In Gas Station Stabbing
Police in Trotwood are investigating a stabbing that happened early Monday morning on West Third Street near Olive Road.Investigators said the stabbing happened around 4:45 a.m. at The Gas Mart service station.Police said a van with four people inside pulled into the gas station. They said 31-year-old Mandy Young got ...
Rite Aid Target Of Possible Burglary
Deputies in Harrison Township said they are investigating a burglary alarm that sounded at the Rite Aid store on North Dixie Drive around 1:30 a.m. Monday.When deputies arrived, they found the drive-through pharmacy window had been removed. A K-9 unit was called in to search the property, but no one ...
Warehouse Fire Appears Suspicious
Firefighters responded to an old warehouse on Grosvenor Road around midnight after receiving reports of a lot of smoking coming from the building.It took nine fire crews a couple of hours to put the fire out. It took them that long to put the fire out because firefighters could not ...
Local Musician Found Dead In Greene Co.
Authorities in Greene County are investigating the death of a local artist and musician.Jason Dryden was found dead at his home in Bath Township last Thursday. Authorities said they suspect his death to be drug related and are waiting for toxicology results.Investigators said there was no sign of violence.Dryden was ...
WPAFB Airman May Face Criminal Charges
Authorities said an airman from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base could be facing several criminal charges following a police chase through Fairborn.Base officials said Airman 1st Class Francis Bolz was spotted early Sunday morning by base security speeding on Hickam Drive.Base security said Bolz tried to get away from them before ...
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