Ohio man, 31, dead following wrong-way crash
OHIO — The Ohio Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash involving a wrong-way driver on Saturday afternoon.According to the Highway Patrol, Trent Clark, 31, of Waynesburg, was driving a 2020 Chevrolet Equinox south in the northbound lane of state Route 43 when his vehicle collided head-on with a 2020 Chevrolet Blazer.The crash occurred just after 1 p.m....
Ohio House passes bill providing financial assistance to individuals affected by drought
OHIO — The Ohio House of Representatives has passed House Bill 683, a measure aimed at addressing the severe drought conditions that recently impacted the state.The bill, sponsored by State Rep. Don Jones (R-Freeport), allocates $10 million to the Department of Agriculture for drought mitigation efforts, which will be administered through local Soil and Water districts.“We are only...
Two arrested in major Ohio drug trafficking case
OHIO — A routine traffic stop Wednesday evening led to the arrest of two individuals linked to a significant drug trafficking operation.Officers from the Bellefontaine Police Department (BPD) Criminal Patrol Unit and K9 Unit stopped a silver Chevy Traverse in the 700 block of North Main Street.The vehicle's occupants, Andrew Hughes, 40, of Bellefontaine, and Brittany Hartline, 35,...
Former Ohio officer sentenced for selling fentanyl
OHIO — A former Columbus police officer was sentenced to 65 months in federal prison Tuesday for conspiring to traffic more than eight kilograms of fentanyl and 40 kilograms of cocaine.John J. Kotchkoski, 36, of Marengo, Ohio, pleaded guilty in April 2022 to charges of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute fentanyl.According to court records,...
Sixteen children reported missing in Ohio this week
OHIO — Sixteen children in Ohio have been reported missing and are still missing this week.The missing person reports are from the dates of 12/1 to today, 12/7.The missing children and their information have been posted on the Ohio Attorney General’s website.The children reported missing in Ohio this week are as follows.Click on each name for more information on...
$1 million lottery ticket winner sold in Ohio
OHIO — A lucky Akron resident is celebrating after winning $1 million playing the Ohio Lottery scratch-off game, Merry Money.The winning ticket was purchased at ACME Fresh Market #1, located at 1835 W. Market Street in Akron.The winner opted for the cash payout of $500,000.After federal and state tax withholdings totaling 28%, she will take home approximately $360,000.Merry...
Ohio nightclub ordered to close following multiple violations
OHIO — A Franklin County environmental court has ordered the closure of Aura, a downtown Columbus nightclub, for one year due to repeated violations and a history of violence.The ruling takes effect Thursday, with Columbus police executing the closure order at 205 N. 5th Street.Columbus City Attorney Zach Klein announced the decision, highlighting that Aura, formerly known as...
Wendy’s to close two Ohio locations
OHIO — Two Wendy’s locations in the Dayton area have permanently closed as part of the fast-food chain’s plan to shutter underperforming restaurants nationwide.The affected locations are:2948 Miamisburg Centerville Road in Miami Township, near the Dayton Mall.4465 Indian Ripple Road in Beavercreek, near The Greene shopping center.A sign posted on the door of one of the closed restaurants informed...
Deputy injured following vehicle crash on busy Ohio interstate
OHIO — A Delaware County sheriff’s deputy sustained serious injuries early Thursday morning after being struck by a semi-truck while investigating a crash on Interstate 71 South.According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP), the incident occurred around 4 a.m. when two deputies were responding to a crash.A semi-truck lost control, jackknifed, and veered off the west side...
Ohio caretaker arrested after male individual overdoses
OHIO — A Monroe County woman is in custody following an overdose incident involving a person under her care on Tuesday, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.Deputies responded to an emergency call from a residence near Clarington, where they found an unresponsive male.Officers administered Narcan and performed CPR before Wetzel County EMS transported the man to a...
