Search underway for missing hiker in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA — Authorities are searching for Ann Houghton, a 73-year-old hiker who was reported missing in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.Houghton was last seen on Jan. 28 and was scheduled to complete her hike by Jan. 29.Her vehicle, a 2023 green Subaru Forester, was found at Smokemont Campground.Search efforts are focused on Bradley Fork, Chasteen Creek, Hughes...
Pet food sold in Ohio recalled due to salmonella contamination
OHIO — Ohio pet owners should be aware that Blue Ridge Beef is recalling 5,700 pounds of its 2-pound log Natural Mix due to Salmonella contamination.While the product was primarily sold in states including Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania, Ohio residents who may have purchased it while traveling or through third-party retailers should take caution.Recalled Product Details:Product Name: Natural MixSize: 2 lb logUPC: 854298001054Lot...
Ohio Democrats speak out against new tariffs
OHIO — The White House has announced a new round of tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, affecting a wide range of consumer goods and sparking concerns about rising costs for Ohio families and businesses.Economists predict that the tariffs could lead to increased prices on groceries, including meat, fruits, and vegetables, as well as higher fuel and energy costs....
Police searching for escaped inmate in Ohio
OHIO — Authorities are searching for an inmate who escaped from the Muskingum County Jail on Saturday evening.According to the Muskingum County Sheriff’s Office, 37-year-old Wayne S. Pletcher fled the jail shortly after 5:00 p.m. and was last seen on 4th Street.Officials believe he may have received assistance from a white female.Pletcher is described as 5 feet 8...
13 children reported missing in Ohio this week
OHIO — Between January 25 and February 1, 13 children were reported missing to the Ohio Attorney General’s Office.These reports come from various locations across the state, with no known connection between the cases.The missing children vary in age, and authorities continue to monitor and investigate each report.Officials urge the public to report any information that may...
One person dead following wrong way crash in Michigan
MICHIGAN — A 71-year-old Newaygo man has died from injuries sustained in a wrong-way crash on U.S. 131, according to Michigan State Police.The crash occurred at 3:40 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 31, near Kendaville Road in Montcalm County.Witnesses reported that the man entered the northbound lanes of U.S. 131 while driving south at high speeds.His vehicle collided...
Ohio lawmakers propose bill to require businesses to accept cash
OHIO — Ohio lawmakers have introduced a bill that would require businesses to accept cash for in-person transactions.Senate Bill 30, sponsored by Sens. Louis Blessing III (R-Colerain Township) and Catherine Ingram (D-Cincinnati), aims to ban fully cashless businesses in the state.The bill comes as 4.2% of Ohio households remained unbanked in 2023, according to the Federal Deposit Insurance...
Police searching for missing and endangered person in Ohio
OHIO — Police in Ohio are asking for the public’s help in locating 49-year-old Luis Medina Garcia, who has been reported missing and is considered endangered.According to a statement from Cleveland Police, Medina Garcia was reported missing on Jan. 8, 2024, by an out-of-state contact.He is unsheltered and has medical conditions, raising concerns for his well-being.Medina Garcia was...
The Great Blizzard of 1978: One of Ohio’s largest snowstorms
OHIO — In January 1978, Ohio experienced one of the largest and most devastating snowstorms in its history, commonly referred to as the Great Blizzard of 1978.The storm began on January 25 and intensified rapidly, bringing record snowfall and hurricane-force winds.Accumulations ranged from 10 to 40 inches across the state, with snow drifts reaching 25 feet in...
One person dead following hit-and-run crash in Indiana
INDIANA — A man has died following a hit-and-run crash on Fort Wayne’s southwest side Friday night, according to the Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD).The crash occurred around 8:00 p.m. on Covington Road near its intersection with Getz Road.When officers arrived, they found the victim in critical condition. He was transported to a local hospital, where he was...
