🌊 Ohio ministry mobilizes to help Texas flood victims. Matthew 25: Ministries is collecting essential supplies and monetary donations for communities devastated by catastrophic flooding in central Texas. The disaster has claimed over 100 lives and destroyed homes and infrastructure throughout the region. Drop-off locations have been established across Ohio and Kentucky for items including bottled water, personal care products, and clean-up supplies. A team from the organization will travel to Texas to deliver donations, and they'll host a vigil Wednesday to honor victims of the tragedy.
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🚒 Veteran firefighter takes the helm in Miami Township. James Cannell Jr., with over 30 years of experience at Columbus Division of Fire, began a one-year stint as Miami Township's new fire chief on June 30. Following the late Chief Dennis Powell, Cannell aims to mentor staff and find his permanent replacement while helping transition the department from its volunteer roots to a fully professional model. Despite past controversy during his Columbus tenure involving a staffing policy investigation, Cannell was never formally charged with wrongdoing and views it as a learning experience. Though living in Delaware County with his family, he's committed to being present in Yellow Springs, even if it means overnight stays at the firehouse.
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🚗 Woman leads trooper on "very slow and short" chase for bathroom break. Camaya Wiley, 25, was arrested after fleeing a traffic stop when she told a trooper she needed to use the restroom. Initially pulled over for driving 88 mph in a 65 mph zone on Interstate 71 near Kings Island, Wiley ignored commands and drove to her nearby residence. The one-mile pursuit ended with Wiley's arrest on charges of fleeing, eluding, and obstructing official business. She was booked into Warren County Jail and faces additional speeding charges.
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