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Dayton area tax preparer pleads guilty to filing false income tax returns with the IRS

David D. Hill, 34, of Dayton, Ohio, pleaded guilty to two counts of filing a false income tax return with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

Field Trips at The Cincinnati Zoo

Enhance your students’ learning with a field trip where the Zoo is your living classroom! Field trips to the Zoo are available year round every day of the week.

Motorcycle Safety Day: ride, eat, sleep, repeat

Riders from the Wright-Patterson area will learn ways to “keep the rubber side down” during Motorcycle Safety Day 2018 scheduled for Friday, May 11, 2018 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Base Theater and Commissary/Exchange parking lot.

Red edges White 14-13 in Flyers football spring game

Gauthier & Surges named 2018 team captains before pre-game coin toss on Sunday, April 15, 2018.

Summer classes at Sinclair Community College

Do you attend another college, but want to take Summer classes to transfer back to meet your program requirements?

WSU medical school to hold 13th Annual Global Health Initiative Symposium and Dinner

The Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine’s 13th Annual Global Health Initiative Symposium and Dinner will be held Friday, May 4, at 5 p.m., in White Hall at Wright State University. The event will begin with a global food tasting, silent auction and student elective presentations to raise funds for medical students participating in the Boonshoft School of Medicine International Education Program.

ARTventures at The Dayton Art Institute

Take your family on an ARTventure at the museum! Looking for a fun and creative Saturday afternoon for you and your family? Join us on the second and fourth Saturday of every month (unless otherwise noted) for art-making experiences at ARTventures. Drop in between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. to learn new art-making techniques and create artwork and memories that you’ll take home and cherish. Be sure to check back often for more about program themes and new ARTventures collaborations.

B-17F Memphis Belle™ free presentations April 18-19 at National Museum USAF

With the opening of the new B-17F Memphis Belle™ exhibit just over a month away, visitors are invited to test their knowledge about the iconic aircraft by attending one of three free presentations titled “Memphis Belle - Dispelling the Myths,” on Wednesday, April 18 and Thursday, April 19 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.

Renew the Zoo, vote for Issue 2

The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden will be on the ballot for a levy renewal on May 8. The renewal will NOT raise your taxes.

Severe thunderstorms – prepare and be aware!

On April 3, a severe thunderstorm moved across the area producing dangerous weather conditions resulting in the activation of a tornado warning and individuals on the installation to take shelter. The National Weather Service has confirmed that four tornadoes touched down in the southwest area of Ohio during the storm. One of those tornadoes was only 8.9 miles from Wright-Patterson AFB.

Skin cancer screening event set for May 7-11

As part of Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month, Dayton-area dermatologists are offering free skin cancer screenings to raise awareness of melanoma and other types of skin cancers during the week of May 7-11.

UD baseball teams up with Vs. Cancer Foundation

The University of Dayton baseball program has teamed up with the Vs. Cancer Foundation to help raise money for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation and local pediatric cancer programs, to help give these children a healthier and happier future.

Man indicted for a carjacking and an armed bank robbery

An East Cleveland man was indicted in federal court for a carjacking in Cleveland Heights and an armed bank robbery in Richmond Heights.

Bill aimed to end loophole for online hotel-tax

Awaiting committee referral, a recently introduced piece of legislation meant to eliminate an out-of-state, online travel company's advantage over arguably more conventional means of booking lodging throughout the Buckeye State has drawn praise and ire from divergent constituents.

Ohio employers receive $1.5 million in workplace safety grants

Seventy-three Ohio employers will share $1,521,059 in grants from the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) to purchase equipment designed to substantially reduce or eliminate workplace injuries and illnesses.

ABA members come to Capitol Hill to convince lawmakers to fund legal services, loan forgiveness

The American Bar Association held its annual effort to connect policymakers with constituents in the legal profession this month during its ABA Day 2018, April 11 and 12.

Brothers sentenced for roles in Vegas-to-Columbus oxy ring

Two Columbus brothers were sentenced in U.S. District Court for their roles in leading a narcotics trafficking conspiracy. Marcus L. Pryor, 38, was sentenced to 140 months in prison and Marquis L. Pryor, 26, was sentenced to 93 months in prison.

Important Ohio income tax changes signed into law

Governor Kasich signs bills changing tax deductions for 2017 & 2018

More tax scams reported as filing deadline neared

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has announced that, as expected, more consumers reported tax scams ahead of the April 17th tax-filing deadline.

Spring welcomes spectacular wildflower display to the Buckeye State

Ohioans will soon be treated to a spectacular display of native spring wildflowers during the months of April and May. Follow along as the bloom unfolds from south to north this spring with the Ohio wildflower bloom report, published each Friday by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR).