News Stories for January 2009
Stories for Saturday, January 31
Benefit Helps Family Of New Year's Day Crash Victims
Dozens of people gathered to help a family touched by a New Year's Day crash in Dayton.The VFW Post 2402 held a benefit for Christopher Phinn and his step-grandparents. Phinn lost his mother Nichole Hill and little brother Hayden in the crash that killed a total of five people.Guests bought ...
Family, Friends Gather To Remember Shooting Victim
Family and friends of a 24-year-old who was shot to death Jan. 23 gathered in Dayton to remember him on Saturday.“Demetrius was going to college. He was doing the right thing,” said a man who identified himself as Frazier’s cousin.People gathered for the vigil prayed for Frazier’s family and friends, ...
Dayton Police Find Body In Apartment
Dayton police are investigating a man’s death after they found his body Saturday afternoon.The body was found in an apartment in the 1400 block of John Glenn Road. Police said the building’s landlord called them, but they didn’t specify what prompted the call.Police said the man is in his 20s. ...
Crews Continue Work On Broken Pipe
Crews continue to work on a water main that broke Friday night in the Dayton area.A pipe on Needmore Road burst at about 9 p.m. Friday.Work crews blocked off Needmore between Payne Avenue and School Drive and dug a hole to get to the broken pipe.There’s no word yet on ...
Large Pile Of Mulch Burns At Auglaize Co. Wood Mill
Heavy white smoke continues to bellow from a huge mountain of mulch made from wood chips at a wood mill in Auglaize County hours after the pile burst into flames late Friday night.It was at Majestic Wood Products of Ohio at 16330 Waynesfield Road in the village of Waynesfield.Firefighters were ...
Boonshoft Museum Will Celebrate Groundhog Day
Monday is Groundhog Day and visitors to the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery will be able to see not one, but two groundhogs!Ned, an eight-month-old groundhog, will shadow the veteran Ivy, as she makes her prediction on Monday.Ned has been living at the museum since June.The prediction will take place around ...
Dayton Police Investigate Stabbing
Dayton police said a man who admitted to stabbing another man early Saturday morning probably won’t face charges.Police said the victim got intoxicated at the other man’s house in the 4000 block of Celtic Drive and started hitting and pushing the homeowner.Police said the homeowner stabbed the victim in self-defense.The ...
Stories for Friday, January 30
Firefighters Battle Huge Barn Fire In Shelby County
At the height of a huge barn fire in Shelby County nearly every fire department in the county had fire trucks and firefighters at the scene Friday night.The fire was at 9713 County Road 25-A, north of Sidney.The barn was totally engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived at the scene ...
Bitter Cold Brings In Extra Cash
Sub-zero temperatures are expected to roll into the Miami Valley on Friday night.Watson’s in Centerville boasted an increase in sales of fireplaces this time of year because of the frigid weather.Matt Snyder, of Watson’s, said their vent-free gas fireplace sales are up 100 percent since this time last year."The colder ...
Kids Left In Cold When Bus Doesn't Show
The Dayton Public School District is admitting they made a mistake when they did not pick up students waiting to go to Holy Angels school Friday morning.Parents contacted News Center 7 complaining that the students were standing in the cold for nearly an hour before they found out they needed ...
DHL Ending Domestic Package Delivery
DHL pulled the plug on its domestic package delivery business Friday, leaving its hub at the Wilmington Air Park with only international operations remaining.The change had been scheduled for weeks.DHL spokesman Jonathon Baker told WHIOTV.COM that the move resulted in no dramatic reduction of flights from Thursday to Friday.Baker said ...
Student Arrested With Knives At School
A 15-year-old was arrested Friday afternoon after police said he brought three steak knives to West Carrollton High School.Authorities said students notified a teacher after hearing that the boy had weapons on him. Police were then called to the school around 12 p.m. on Friday to investigate the situation.Police said ...
Verdict Returned In Mall Murder Trial
A jury returned guilty verdicts Friday against three women charged in a Springfield hit and run murder.Mahogany Patterson, Alicia McAlmont, and Toneisha Gunnell were convicted of murder, involuntary manslaughter, aggravated robbery and theft. Police say the women robbed a Springfield Macy's in June of 2005 and during their getaway, their ...
Richmond Police Join Investigation Of Darke Co. Robbery
Deputies in Darke County have teamed up with police in Richmond, Ind., to investigate a gas station robbery near the village of Arcanum earlier this week.Police in Richmond said they believe the same two men robbed a Shell station on Monday night on Route 40 at the east end of ...
Trotwood Police Investigate Shooting
We are learning more about a shooting in Trotwood Thursday night.A man was shot outside a home on Freudenberger Avenue after an argument with another man.Today, police released the 9-1-1 call that sent officers to the scene. The caller said, "I heard like 4 shots right out."After several questions by ...
Lead Exposure Prompts Recall Of Construction Play
A toy that could be in your child’s room is being recalled because it contains lead paint.The recall involves a 136-piece mega construction play set with the word “builder” on the box. The company said paint on the play sets may contain lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.If you ...
Elder-Beerman Parent Company To Cut Jobs
The company that owns Elder-Beerman Department Stores is eliminating more than 1,100 jobs.Bon-Ton said it is trying to cut costs. In addition to jobs, senior executive bonuses and raises will be cut.The company hopes to save $70 million.Bon-Ton runs 281 stores, including 23 Elder-Beerman stores and three furniture galleries.
Man Used Shock Collar To Punish His Children
A Greene County man is going to prison for using a dog shock collar and water to punish his children.David Liskany learned his punishment in court Friday. At his sentencing, Liskany said, "I am very, very sorry for the mistakes I've made."Judge Timothy Campbell said, "You don't put shock collars ...
Father Sentenced For Punishment Of Children
A Greene County man is headed to prison for using a dog shock collar and water to punish his four children.On Friday, David Liskany was sentenced to 16 years in prison.Prosecutors were recommending that Liskany be locked up for four years. The judge shocked everyone when he announced his 16-year ...
Ambulance Involved In Weather-Related Crash
Slippery roads led to a crash involving an ambulance that was on a emergency run.The crash happened on Friday morning on Riverview in Dayton.Police said a car came to a stop and a truck ended up sliding into the ambulance. They said the car drove away.Officers said the woman in ...
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