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3 days ago
- General
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Baby goose reunites with family after taking a fall into sewer
A baby goose has been rescued after it fell into the sewer while taking a walk with its goose family. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] An Akron police officer was flagged down by a 'frantic citizen' Thursday afternoon, according to a social media post. The citizen alerted the officer that the baby goose had fallen and was trapped, calling for help. The officer called the Akron Fire Department, and the crew arrived on the scene within minutes, according to the post. TRENDING STORIES: 'Hard to just stand and watch;' Large fire destroys historic Catholic church 22-year-old man killed in head-on crash in Northern Miami Valley 2 popular fast food chains looking to open new locations in the region The firefighters removed the top of the sewer and got down in there to save the baby goose. Bringing the goose back up to safety, the goose scurried away and reunited with its 'anxious mother,' according to the post. The two were happy to be together again. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
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3 days ago
- Climate
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More rain chances today; drying out this weekend across region
We will see another chance for rain to end the work week. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Storm Center 7 continues to TRACK these rain chances. Storm Center 7 Weather Specialist Nick Dunn has the latest TIMING on when we will see drier weather this morning on News Center 7 Daybreak from 4:25 a.m. until 7 a.m. TRENDING STORIES: 22-year-old man killed in head-on crash in Northern Miami Valley District delays high school graduation due to weather 'Hard to just stand and watch;' Large fire destroys historic Catholic church Showers will arrive this morning across parts of the area with temperatures in the mid to upper 50s. Dunn says the steadiest rain will likely be before lunchtime. 'Some redevelopment of isolated showers or even a thunderstorm is possible this afternoon into the evening, but no severe weather is expected,' he stated. Dunn added that some elevated wildfire smoke from Canada will move into the area later this evening. 'This may spark some colorful sunsets depending on the timing of when it arrives. No major surface impacts are expected locally,' he said. It will dry out this weekend with warmer temperatures expected next week. Storm Center 7 will continue to update this story. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
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4 days ago
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STAY INFORMED: Local school district delayed 2 hours due to dense fog
A local school district will be delayed two hours today. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Dense fog has forced Mississinawa Valley Schools to operate on a two-hour delay, according to a social media post. Jeff Winchester, the school superintendent, said students would still be dismissed two hours early as previously scheduled. 'It will be a short last day to conclude this school year,' he said on social media. We will update this story. >> CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL CLOSINGS AND DELAYS LIST << Access closings, delays, anytime, anywhere, on any device, 5 different ways: In the free WHIO Weather App in the 'Closing' tab On on your mobile device On on your desktop On WHIO-TV, Channel 7, scrolling on the bottom of the screen On 1290 and 95.7 WHIO during your commute For information on how to enroll your school, church, or business in the free School Watch Program, click here.
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4 days ago
- Business
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More than $70 million to be spent on ‘long-planned' highway interchange project
More than $70 million is being spent on a highway interchange. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The I-675 interchange in Centerville will be converted to a diverging diamond interchange. Judi Hucke has lived in the area for 40 years, she thinks the project is much needed. Centerville City Manager Wayne Davis agrees because all the development in the city has increased traffic. TRENDING STORIES: Man found with over 200 grams of heroin, cocaine during traffic stop Deputies searching for man accused of stealing a package from someone's porch in Greene County Mom attacks 12-year-old daughter inside nature preserve, investigators say 'With the infrastructure that's essentially 50 years old. It's problem time, where we figure out a solution to how best manage that traffic flow,' Davis said. The five-phase project spans across parts of Centerville into Greene County. Construction starts near Feedwire Road, moves through Wilmington Pike, and the I-675 exit ramps before finishing near Whipp Road. Davis said the Ohio Department of Transportation decided on a diverged diamond interchange. 'Engineers and traffic engineers tell us this is the best way to manage the level of flow, the level of traffic that we have up at Cornerstone,' Davis said. They need $75 million to start the project; the rest of the $60 million would be federally funded. Hucke is wishing for one thing. 'I hope it works. I'll have to see it,' she said. The city hopes to have designs complete in 2026 and break ground in 2029. It is expected to take about seven years to complete. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
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5 days ago
- General
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‘Make a difference;' State leaders work to improve missing persons investigations
Thousands of people, including children, are missing right now in the State of Ohio. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] As reported on News Center 7 at 6:00 p.m., there is a push in the statehouse to improve the investigations into missing persons. TRENDING STORIES: Deputies searching for man accused of stealing a package from someone's porch in Greene County 13-year-old boy killed after falling off trailer during Memorial Day parade identified Man taken to hospital after being pulled from river in Dayton More than 16,000 children were reported missing last year in the state of Ohio. While over 95% of those kids were recovered according to the State Attorney General's office, that still leaves dozens that haven't been found. There are also thousands of adults that vanish every year, adults like Aimee Chapman's brother Andy, who has been missing for nearly 20 years. 'Throughout all this time, we have continued to advocate on behalf of Andy and our family and other families of missing persons,' Aimee Chapman said. 'Families are the key to that individuals' habits, friends, and records, and can't emphasize enough families are victims too.' On Tuesday, Governor Mike DeWine announced a new report that lists 18 recommendations and changes to how missing persons cases are investigated. Those suggestions came from law enforcement agencies, the Attorney General's office, and advocacy groups. Some include allowing for administrative search warrants in special cases like missing persons to look through phone records quickly and stiffer charges for parents and family members who take children out of state without permission. 'There are very specific things in here we know will make a difference. It doesn't mean every person that's missing will be found,' DeWine said. 'It doesn't mean everything will work out, but what it does mean is if we do these things, we're going to improve the situation rather dramatically.' All these recommendations would still need to be approved by the state's general assembly. DeWine said at the very least, the report provides a template for improving how current agencies respond to missing persons reports. You can view the full report here. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
