Lakeview Woman Arrested for Drug Possession After Traffic Stop in Washington Township
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, OH – A 46-year-old woman from Lakeview, Tracie Barber, was arrested on Friday evening after a routine traffic stop led to the discovery of methamphetamine in her possession. Barber faces charges of drug possession following the incident, which occurred near Township Road 239 and U.S. Route 33.
Springfield man charged with 13 counts of rape
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (WDTN) – A Springfield man was charged with over a dozen counts of rape on Tuesday, Sept. 30. Court documents claim that 59-year-old Harold Smith Jr. was indicted on 13 rape charges, along with two charges of pandering obscenity involving a minor and two charges of gross sexual imposition....
Local comedy club announces closure
A local comedy club has announced that it is closing due to “unforeseen circumstances.”
Record rainfall in the Miami Valley breaks 94-year record
The National Weather Service said a record rainfall today broke a 74-year-old record.
Hospital network honors 4 who survived traumatic injuries in the Miami Valley
Before the ceremony started, four survivors reunited with the medical staff that saved their lives.
Laugh Zone House of Comedy in Dayton shuts down unexpectedly
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – The Laugh Zone House of Comedy on West Siebenthaler Avenue is closing. The comedy club announced the closure on Monday, Oct. 6, and said it was because of unforeseen circumstances. “It’s with heavy hearts that we announce The Laugh Zone will be closing its doors due to unforeseen circumstances,”...
Wrong-way driver went to bar before crash that killed him, 2 others on I-70
Investigators have released additional information about a wrong-way crash on I-70 in Huber Heights that killed three people.
Ohio town reports increase in vehicle thefts
OHIO — Miami Township police are warning residents about a surge in vehicle thefts, particularly involving push-button or keyless start cars. Authorities say thieves are breaking into vehicles by connecting small electronic devices to the diagnostics port under the dashboard. This disables the car’s original key...
Multiple schools in Ohio announce closures for Wednesday
OHIO — Several schools in Springfield have announced closures for Wednesday due to electrical problems caused by heavy rains, according to the Springfield City School District. District officials announced that Simon Kenton Elementary, Roosevelt Middle School, and Springfield High School would be closed for the day...
Man sentenced after leaving two dogs to die as“retaliation,” court records say
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - A Clermont County man who was arrested in July for his involvement in the death of two dogs has been sentenced to more than a year in jail and banned from ever owning an animal again, court documents show. Kevin Oberschlake, 59, of Franklin Township, has been...

















