Ohio electric bills set to rise starting June 1
OHIO — Electric customers in Ohio will see a noticeable increase in their monthly bills beginning June 1, as higher generation costs drive up prices.The average residential customer is expected to pay about $27 more each month, according to the Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council.The increase stems from a roughly two-cent rise per kilowatt hour (kWh), brought on...
Two people arrested following drug bust in Virginia
VIRGINIA — Two people were arrested after a drug bust in Alleghany County late Sunday night, April 6, 2025.Deputies with the Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office Regional Emergency Response Team executed a search warrant at 11:00 p.m. at a residence located at 8003 Potts Creek Road.The raid followed a tip earlier in the day about methamphetamine distribution at the...
Virginia mayor suspended amid ethical concerns
VIRGINIA — In a significant move underscoring its commitment to ethical governance, the Coalition of Loudoun Towns (COLT) announced the suspension of Mayor Chris Bertaut from the organization, effective immediately.This decision follows allegations of unethical conduct attributed to the mayor, including violations of Virginia state laws such as the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), conflict of interest...
Gov. DeWine calls for ban of cell phones in schools
OHIO — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced today his support for legislation aimed at banning the use of cell phones in public schools.During a press conference, Governor DeWine endorsed Senate Bill 158, which would prohibit students from using cell phones during the school day.Sponsored by Sen. Jane Timken (R-Jackson Township), the bill includes language introduced in the Governor's...
Ohio interstate shutdown due to vehicle crash
OHIO — A crash on southbound Interstate 75 in Harrison Township has led to the closure of two right lanes.According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the incident involved one vehicle, and one person sustained injuries.Ohio Department of Transportation officials have reported significant travel delays of over 10 minutes as a result of the ongoing situation.Drivers...
Gang member pleads guilty to drug charges in Maryland
MARYLAND — Dennis Wilson, a member of the notorious Boston-based H-Block gang, pleaded guilty to drug conspiracy charges in federal court on April 9, 2025.Wilson, 36, of Boston, admitted to conspiring to distribute and possess controlled substances, including fentanyl, powdered cocaine, and crack cocaine.U.S. District Court Judge Leo T. Sorokin has scheduled Wilson's sentencing for July 8, 2025....
One person sentenced for shooting at mail carrier in Pennsylvania
PENNSYLVANIA — A Pittsburgh man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for shooting at a mail carrier and illegally possessing a firearm, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Pennsylvania announced Thursday.Martinel Humphries, 30, received the 120-month sentence from U.S. District Judge Christy Criswell Wiegand on April 9, 2025.Acting United States Attorney Troy...
Two Ohio interstate ramps to close until September
OHIO — Motorists traveling through Ohio should be aware of upcoming ramp closures that may affect their commute.The ramps from Interstate 480 eastbound to Interstate 77 northbound, and from I-480 westbound to I-77 southbound, will be closed for construction work.According to a post on the Ohio Department of Transportation’s Facebook page, the closures are necessary to allow crews...
Police in Tennessee searching for wanted shooting suspect
TENNESSEE — Memphis police are searching for a woman who allegedly opened fire on four people following a car accident Saturday afternoon.According to the Memphis Police Department, officers responded around 2:30 p.m. to a report of aggravated assault near Getwell Road by Audubon Park.Witnesses told police that a woman fired several shots after being involved in a crash.No...
Person in country illegally arrested for stabbing incident in Pennsylvania
PENNSYLVANIA — The U.S. Marshals Eastern Pennsylvania Violent Crimes Fugitive Task Force arrested a man in Upper Darby who was wanted in connection with a violent double stabbing that occurred on November 28, 2024.Orvin Alexis Lopez Torres, 27, was taken into custody without incident at a residence in the 7200 block of Spruce Street.Authorities learned of his whereabouts...
