According to the Allen County Jail website, 23-year-old Janicqua Bailey was booked into the jail Sunday night. She didn't show up in court for her sentencing hearing in September. Bailey was indicted on a charge of felonious assault after a bar fight at J's Pub back in January that left Brandin Fisher-Jones with serious injuries to his face and body. No word when her sentencing will be scheduled.
It would seem Mother Nature is right on cue in delivering the first real taste of fall just in time for the fall equinox. The forecast is for below-normal temperatures for late September, but what about the rest of the season? Looking over recent weather trends can be valuable to predict the future. The fall months have seen a consistent warming trend over the past several decades, with September seeing a jump of almost 4° in the last 30 years.
Orange is the color of hunger relief and hunger awareness. September is Hunger Action Month and Friday has been set aside as Hunger Action Day for a collective effort to be aware of the hunger issue many people do face in our area.
Self-care can be beneficial for both your physical and mental health. Psychologists say self-care should be intentional, meaning you should make sure to set time aside in your normal routine. It also doesn't have to be something demanding or expensive. What does matter, is that it makes you feel good or relaxed. Some examples could be going for a walk outside if you enjoy nature, taking a bubble bath, journaling, socializing with friends, or meditating.
This is the 15th year that a network of 200 food banks, including the West Ohio Food Bank, have been taking part in "Hunger Action Month". The local food bank serves an eleven-county area by supporting dozens of food pantries, holding monthly distributions at the facility, and helping anyone who is in need of food to put on the table.
ALLEN COUNTY, OH (WLIO) - Disasters of all kinds can strike anytime, and September has been designated as a month to raise awareness.
The facility held their 2nd annual "Family Fun Day" which consisted of bounce houses, games, face paintings, great food, and fellowship with one another. The event was free and open to the public. The creator of the event says this is a way for seniors to connect with their families and the younger generations. These activities help bring an already tight-knit community even closer.
September is National Recovery Month and on Friday a group of different agencies were at the Vibe Coffee House to not only raise awareness of how they are helping people, but also celebrate those who have found a way to fight their addiction. Ohio has one of the highest averages in the country of people suffering from addiction issues and local agencies want people to know there is help out there.
Only three days into the Atlantic hurricane season and we are already expected to see our first named storm at some point today.
Lawyers for 19-year-old Na'zier Howard asked for more time to prepare for the trial which has been moved from May 31st to after Labor Day. Howard was indicted by the Allen County Grand Jury on the charges of aggravated murder, murder, and having a weapon under disability.