Ohio woman sentenced for stealing $300,000 from elderly person
OHIO — A Cleveland woman who evaded capture for more than a decade has been sentenced to 32 months in federal prison for her role in a scheme involving stolen U.S. Treasury bonds.Toni Laverne Smith, 71, pleaded guilty to conspiring to transport and sell stolen Treasury bonds across state lines, forging bonds, and using a false Social Security number....
$300,000 lottery ticket winner sold in Ohio
OHIO — A lucky lottery player in Youngstown recently won the $300,000 top prize on the Ohio Lottery’s Special Edition Cashword scratch-off game.The winning ticket was purchased at BP #110, located at 890 Canfield Niles Road in Youngstown.After federal and state tax withholdings, the winner will take home approximately $216,000.Special Edition Cashword is a $5 scratch-off game with a top prize...
Ohio woman, 81, dead following vehicle crash
OHIO — An 81-year-old woman from Delphos was killed in a single-vehicle crash Monday night, according to the Lima Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol.The crash occurred at approximately 9:30 p.m. on Ridge Road in Marion Township, Allen County.Investigators say Irma Kill was driving a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu westbound when her vehicle veered off the north side...
Ohio woman, 25, dead after being hit by semi-truck on I-77
OHIO — A 25-year-old woman from Cleveland, Ohio, has died following a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 77 in West Virginia on Sunday, January 5, 2025.The West Virginia State Police identified the victim as Ohio resident Alexis Vega.Authorities report that Vega was driving southbound near mile marker 87 when she lost control of her vehicle and struck the concrete...
Multiple school districts in Ohio closed Tuesday due to snow
OHIO — Schools across Ohio are closing their doors tomorrow as a result of snow emergencies and hazardous road conditions.Several counties are experiencing varying levels of snow emergencies, prompting closures and remote learning adjustments.In Fairfield County, Amanda Clearcreek Local Schools and Fairfield Union Local Schools will be closed tomorrow, while Fairfield County remains under a Level 2 Snow...
Ohio motorists could be arrested for driving during snow event
OHIO -- Several counties in the state of Ohio have declared a Level 3 Snow Emergency in multiple counties due to severe winter weather conditions.This emergency level prohibits all non-emergency personnel from traveling on roadways, except in cases of absolute necessity or personal emergency.Under a Level 3 Snow Emergency, all roads are closed to non-essential traffic, and anyone...
Ohio man, 25, found dead inside vehicle
OHIO -- A 25-year-old Cleveland man was found dead inside a vehicle over the weekend in the city's Glenville neighborhood.The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner identified the victim as Raeveon Camp.According to the medical examiner, Camp’s body was discovered in a vehicle parked in a driveway on the 700 block of E. 92nd St. in Cleveland.Authorities confirmed that...
One person sent to hospital after getting stuck in train car in Ohio
OHIO -- A person was hospitalized Sunday morning after becoming stuck inside a train car and suffering from cold exposure in Montgomery County.The incident occurred in the 2000 block of East National Road, near the train tracks in the Metroparks.Vandalia Fire Department medics responded to a cold exposure call around early morning hours.According to a Facebook post...
Warming centers open across Ohio following cold and snow
OHIO -- As winter weather continues to impact central Ohio, bringing several inches of snow and possible dangerous travel conditions, many cities are opening warming centers to offer shelter from the cold.Central OhioWith snow accumulation expected to increase as the storm moves south, warming centers in and near Columbus are offering refuge to those in need. These centers, many...
$100,000 winning Powerball ticket sold in Ohio
OHIO — A lucky Ohio Lottery player is $100,000 richer after Saturday’s Powerball drawing.The winning ticket was sold at Country Store Foods, located at 10958 State Route 140 in South Webster.The ticket holder matched four of the five white ball numbers and the Powerball, earning a third-tier prize of $50,000. By also matching the Power Play number, their...
