Stories for October 2012
Stories for Wednesday, October 31
Firefighter suffers injury in Dayton fire
A Dayton firefighter apparently suffered a hand injury Wednesday night while helping to put out a fire in a dwelling at South Broadway and West Fifth streets.Crews were dispatched at about 10:13 p.m. to that address on a report of a working fire at a two-story, wood frame structure. News ...
1 seriously injured in Logan Co. crash
Authorities said a 44-year-old Westerville, Ohio, woman suffered life-threatening injuries Wednesday when the car she was driving on U.S. 68 was hit by a pickup truck at Ohio 274 in McArthur Twp. Andrea Savoia-Adams headed west on 274 at about 2:49 p.m. when she apparently failed to yield from a ...
New treatment may kill head lice -- fast
Parents dread getting the call or the memo in a child’s backpack: the one telling you that your child or one of his or her classmates has head lice. Now, there's a new option in pharmacies that might just make that note less dreadful. The prescription lotion Sklice (ivermectin) may ...
Applebee's manager beaten, robbed in Sidney
Police are asking the public for help in identifying three males who beat and robbed the manager of the Applebee's restaurant on Wednesday. Sidney police were dispatched to the restaurant, 221 N. Vandemark Road, at about 10:22 a.m. on a report of a strong-arm robbery. According to a preliminary investigation, ...
Would-be customer takes off with jewelry
Police are on the lookout for a male believed to be in his 20s who ran off with jewelry after a sales clerk handed him the merchandise Wednesday afternoon.According to a preliminary investigation, the suspect came into Rapp Jewelers, 7 W. National Road, at about 4:30 p.m. and pointed out ...
I-675 ramp reopens after pedestrian accident
The ramp from Indian Ripple Road to Interstate 675 north has been reopened to traffic following a pedestrian-crash there earlier Wednesday night. Two people were reportedly trying to help a third motorist who had slid off the ramp when they were hit by another vehicle coming down the ramp at ...
Candidates hitting Springfield, West Chester Twp. Friday
With just days left before Election Day, President Obama, Mitt Romney, Paul Ryan and Michelle Obama are campaigning in the Dayton area in an effort to get out the vote.On Friday afternoon, Obama is having a rally in Springfield. Friday evening, Romney and Ryan are kicking off the Romney-Ryan Real ...
Vehicle catches fire inside transmission business
The cause of a car fire inside a Springfield transmission shop early Wednesday evening was not immediately known.Crews were called shortly after 6:30 p.m. to Ohio Transmission, 2419 E. Main St., on reports of a vehicle on fire inside a maintenance bay.It wasn’t clear early in the investigation what may ...
Taser lawsuit involving Miami student likely to go to trial
Following a federal court ruling, a lawsuit brought by the parents of a former Miami University student against TASER International will likely proceed to trial next April. A federal magistrate Tuesday denied TASER International’s motions to dismiss the case. In April 2008, 24-year-old Kevin Piskura was shot with a Taser ...
President Obama to speak at UC arena on Sunday
When President Barack Obama visits Cincinnati on Sunday in what his campaign says is part of his crisscrossing the country the weekend before Election Day, he'll do it at Fifth Third Arena on the University of Cincinnati campus. That detail about his Queen City visit was released late Wednesday night ...
Michelle Obama in Oxford on Saturday
First Lady Michelle Obama will speak to supporters Saturday at Miami University. The event is free and open to the public. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m. at Withrow Court at Miami University, 201 Tallawanda Road. Tickets are required due to limited space, and will be available to the public ...
Outdoor Living: 5 tips for holiday decor
Curb appeal takes on a new meaning during the holidays. Wreaths, lights and other holiday decor add a festive look to the front of your home, whether it’s a new purchase, a longtime residence or on the market. “There’s a little bit of an unexpected pleasure when you see a ...
Bomb threat empties Miami Co. Courthouse
Authorities are asking for the public’s help in identifying the person who called in a bomb threat that led to the evacuation of 2 downtown Troy buildings Wednesday. The Miami County Courthouse, and the Miami County Safety Building at 201 W. Main St., Troy, were vacated for about 30 minutes ...
Presidential candidates, allies make weekend push in Southwest Ohio
Presidential candidates and their allies are using the final weekend before Election Day to make a big push for voters in Southwest Ohio.Road closures are already in place near the West Chester Twp. site of a campaign rally Friday by Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney and running mate Paul Ryan.The ...
2 people wounded in Dayton shooting
Two people were wounded in a shooting Wednesday afternoon in the 1500 block of Xenia Avenue.Police told News Center 7 that one person was hit three times and a second person was hit at least once. Their conditions were not available.Officers were dispatched at about 3:30 p.m. to Xenia near ...
How you can help with Sandy
There are many ways that you can help with disaster relief in the wake of superstorm Sandy. Below are several ways to donate to the relief effort: The American Red Cross Online donation: Click here Donate by Phone or Mail Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767), or print a donation form that ...
Fire destroys barn, cause undetermined
Six fire departments helped put out the flames Wednesday morning on a large barn that was destroyed by fire.Emergency crews were dispatched at 10 a.m. to the property in the 8500 block of Old Troy Pike.Water availability was an issue in the rural area and extra manpower was needed from ...
Teen gets 18 years in prison for murder
A man found guilty of fatally shooting his sister’s boyfriend has been sentenced to prison. James D. Miller, 18, of Dayton, was given 18 years to life. He got 15 years to life for the murder and three years for a firearm specification in the death of Renaldo Woodbury. Woodbury, ...
Timeline: Ohio Task Force One in New Jersey
An Ohio Task Force One team comprised of 80 members is on the East Coast to assist with rescue efforts as a result of superstorm Sandy. News Center 7 has a crew embedded with the team. Follow this story for updates on their missions all week. You can also get ...
Man arrested on drug charges after undercover investigation
A Clark County man remains in jail on drug charges today after a two-month undercover investigation. Robert E. Dawes Sr. appeared in court Wednesday morning pleaded not guilty. His bond was set at $100,000 on a drug trafficking charge and $5,000 on a charge of driving under suspension. According to ...
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