Little Miami River

The state alleged in their complaint that Tom’s Mulch & Landscaping in Bellbrook illegally discharged unpermitted stormwater contaminated pollutants into Sugar Creek, and into a local wetland and stream.

Bill McCuddy talks about his life on the Little Miami River. He told his stories to Hope Taft of the Little Miami River Watershed Network...

Hear from Mary and Adam Panstingel, who are teaching their children to care for the Little Miami River.

Hear from 100-year-old canoeist and conservationist Mike Fremont. He has spent a lifetime enjoying and protecting the Little Miami River.

Good news about the health of the Little Miami River – and some ideas about how to keep it clean.

Heather Sabin talks about her life on the Little Miami River. Heather and her late husband spent 50 years together, and celebrated their anniversaries on the river.

Suhas Kakde talks about his family’s decision to donate 35 acres of land along the Little Miami River, so it can be preserved.

Laveena Wolf Lichtenfels and Thomas Lavergne share an oral history of the Shawnee people — how they were divided as Americans pushed them from their land, and how Chief Tecumseh took a stand when others wouldn’t. Lichtenfels and Lavergne, who are Shawnee, shared their stories with Hope Taft near the Old Shawnee Principle Village on the Little Miami River.

Producer Jason Reynolds brings a story about a bear named "Muggins" who was a famous roadside attraction in Greene County. And a warning, this story may be difficult for some listeners to hear.

Each week in WYSO Weekend, host Jerry Kenney brings you highlights from the week's news, issues, interviews, arts and cultural events from across the Miami Valley. You'll also hear the latest stories from the Eichelberger Center for Community Voices.

WYSO Weekend host Jerry Kenney brings you highlights from the week's news, issues, interviews, arts and cultural events from across the Miami Valley. You'll also hear the latest stories from WYSO Community Voices producers.

We hear stories from Gary Etter about aquatic life on the river going back to the 1950s.