No injuries reported in Warren County house fire
WARREN COUNTY — A house fire broke out early Tuesday morning on Kunker Road, off Edwardsville Road, in a rural area of Warren County.The fire started shortly after 1 a.m., but fortunately, no one was home at the time, and no injuries were reported.Firefighters faced challenges due to the home's remote location, which made accessing water difficult.Crews...
Ohio U.S. Senate race too close to call in new poll
OHIO — A recent Washington Post poll conducted from October 3-7, 2024, among 1,002 likely voters in Ohio reveals that Donald Trump holds a six-point lead over Vice President Kamala Harris in a hypothetical presidential matchup.According to the poll, 51% of respondents indicated support for Trump, the Republican candidate, while 45% backed Harris, the Democratic candidate.Only 1%...
One injured following Wednesday evening shooting in Columbus
COLUMBUS — One person was injured in a shooting in the Northland neighborhood of northeast Columbus on Wednesday evening, according to police.Officers from the Columbus Division of Police responded to a call about a shooting in the 1900 block of East Dublin Granville Road at approximately 5:20 p.m.The victim was transported to Riverside Methodist Hospital in critical condition....
Second suspect arrested in Ohio drug deal shooting death
COLUMBUS — A second suspect has been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting that took place in August.The suspect, 29-year-old Shavez Hargrave, appeared in court on Wednesday after being taken into custody.The incident occurred on the evening of August 21, when authorities responded to reports of an accident and gunshots on the 5100 block of Cedar Drive...
Ohio woman arrested for murdering husband
PORTSMOUTH — A woman has been arrested on murder charges after her husband was found shot dead in their home on Wednesday evening.According to the Portsmouth Ohio Police Department, the incident occurred at a residence in the 1800 block of Baird Avenue, on the north side of the city.The police received a 911 call reporting that a man...
Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $185 million, Ohio winners announced
OHIO — Although no one hit the $169 million Mega Millions jackpot in the Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024, drawing, lottery officials reported that thousands of Ohioans won smaller prizes.Here’s a breakdown of the Ohio winners from the latest drawing, according to the Ohio Lottery:4 winners claimed a $1,500 prize, 10 winners claimed a $600 prize, 5 winners claimed a...
Man arrested in Ohio for attempting to lure 4-year-old
CANTON — Jackson Township police arrested a 41-year-old man from Indiana after he allegedly tried to lure a 4-year-old boy and his father into his vehicle.The incident occurred on Tuesday, Oct. 15, around 6:45 p.m. in the 2900 block of Whipple Avenue Northwest in Canton.According to police, the suspect approached the father and son and attempted to entice...
Three teens arrested for car break-ins in Cleveland
CLEVELAND — Cleveland police arrested three teenage boys on Tuesday night who are suspected of a series of car break-ins in the Detroit Shoreway neighborhood.Authorities believe the teens may have been involved in numerous other break-ins over the past several weeks.The suspects, aged 14, 16, and 17, are linked to 14 reported car break-ins that occurred last Thursday,...
Ohio’s Laketran receives nearly $950,000 in state grant funding
COLUMBUS — Laketran is one of 26 transit agencies awarded funding through the Ohio Department of Transportation’s Urban Transit Program (UTP), as announced by State Representatives Jamie Callender (R-Concord) and Daniel Troy (D-Willowick).The program supports urban transit agencies with vehicle purchases, maintenance, and facility improvements.The UTP, funded by Ohio’s General Revenue Fund and authorized by House Bill 33,...
Two injured, including state trooper, in Upper Sandusky crash
UPPER SANDUSKY — A crash on U.S. 23 in Upper Sandusky on Tuesday afternoon left two people injured, including an Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) trooper.According to a press release from the OSHP, a 38-year-old Powell resident was traveling northbound when their vehicle struck the rear of a marked OSHP cruiser.The driver was flown to Mercy Health St....
