15 people arrested in Ohio drug bust
OHIO — In a sweeping federal indictment, 15 individuals have been charged with participating in a large-scale Drug Trafficking Operation (DTO) accused of distributing counterfeit fentanyl pills throughout Elyria, Lorain, and parts of Northeast Ohio. The indictment, unsealed earlier this…
U.S. Marshals round up 53 wanted fugitives in Ohio
OHIO — A recent initiative by the U.S. Marshals Service, called Operation Safe Haven, led to the arrest of 53 fugitives wanted for violent domestic and family violence crimes across Southern Ohio. Conducted by the Southern Ohio Fugitive Apprehension Strike…
One person dead following rollover crash in Ohio
MIDDLETOWN — One person is dead after a single-vehicle rollover crash on N. University Boulevard Friday afternoon, authorities report. Middletown police announced the crash on social media, stating that northbound lanes of University Boulevard were closed at Manchester Avenue, Reinartz…
Ohio man arrested after argument over trash leads to shooting
OHIO — A man was arrested after a disagreement over trash disposal allegedly led to gunfire, police say. Columbus officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 3400 block of Camp Chase Drive shortly after 12:30 p.m. on…
Ohio SSI recipients to receive two payments in November
OHIO — Some Social Security beneficiaries who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are in for an unusual month in November, as they’re set to receive three checks. This isn’t a mistake, but rather a result of how the Social Security…
Self defense claim being investigated following shooting of Ohio man
COLUMBUS — A man was fatally shot in north Columbus on Thursday night, according to the Columbus Division of Police. Officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 1000 block of Fordham Road, just south of Morse Road,…
Two dead following crash on I-71 in Ohio
OHIO — Two men died in a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 71 in Westfield Township late Thursday night, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The collision occurred just after 10:10 p.m. on Halloween when a Volvo, disabled in the…
Applebee’s releases statement after multiple locations close suddenly overnight
Several Applebee’s restaurants across the Kansas City metro area abruptly closed this week, leaving many employees shocked to find their workplaces shuttered Wednesday morning. Applebee’s officials confirmed the closure of eight locations in Kansas City, attributing it to financial challenges…
Wendy’s to close 140 stores, future of Ohio locations unknown
OHIO — Fast-food chain Wendy’s will close 140 underperforming restaurants by the end of this year, according to a report by Restaurant Dive. The Ohio-based company stated the closures will affect locations with average unit volumes around $1.1 million. Wendy’s…
Body found in Ohio’s Cuyahoga River
OHIO — A body was found Thursday morning in the Cuyahoga River, according to the Cleveland Division of Fire. A city worker noticed the body around 10:10 a.m. while walking along the Carter Road Bridge and notified authorities. Fire crews…