Six people sent to hospital following crash on busy Ohio road
OHIO — Six people were injured in a four-vehicle crash Saturday afternoon at the intersection of West Sylvania Avenue and North Holland Sylvania Road in Lucas County.The crash occurred shortly before 2:45 p.m., according to investigators.Airbags deployed in three of the four vehicles involved.All six individuals, who were adults, were transported to local hospitals for treatment.Details on...
Ohio sheriff closes all roads to public travel due to snow
OHIO — The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department in Ohio has issued a Level 3 Emergency, advising that all roadways are closed to non-emergency personnel.Authorities emphasize that no one should be driving unless absolutely necessary for emergencies or critical travel needs.Residents are urged to stay off the roads for their safety.Employees should contact their employers to confirm whether...
$500,000 lottery ticket winner sold in Ohio
OHIO — Tracey, an Ohio resident, has kicked off the year with a life-changing win after claiming the $500,000 top prize in the Ohio Lottery’s Lady Luck 50X scratch-off game.Tracey, who honors her late mother’s love of lottery games by playing scratch-offs every Friday, purchased the winning ticket at Meijer Inc #115, located at 1391 Conant Street in Maumee.After federal and...
Police searching for missing 16-year-old in Ohio
OHIO — Authorities in Ohio are searching for Raymere Deshawn Owens, a 16-year-old who has been missing since December 22, 2024.Owens was last seen in Akron, but no further details about his disappearance have been released.He is described as a Black male, standing 5’11” tall and weighing 135 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes.The Akron Police...
Multiple school districts in Ohio closed Monday due to snow
OHIO — Winter weather conditions have prompted numerous school closures and delays across Ohio.Many districts and institutions announced closures to ensure the safety of students and staff.The following schools are closed: Fairfield Union Local Schools, New Lexington City Schools, Vinton County Local Schools, Northern Local Schools, Liberty Union-Thurston Local Schools, Pickaway-Ross County JVS, Logan-Hocking Local Schools, Miami Trace...
Police searching for missing 16-year-old in Ohio
OHIO — Cleveland police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 16-year-old India Rose Evana, who was reported missing on December 27, 2024.India was last seen in Cleveland wearing a black shirt and gray sweatpants.She is described as 5 feet 2 inches tall, weighing 120 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.Authorities are urging anyone with information...
College student, 19, dead following vehicle crash in Ohio
OHIO — A tragic car crash claimed the life of Otterbein University sophomore wrestler Josh Taylor, 19, on Thursday.The accident occurred in the Thornville-Hebron area of Ohio as Taylor was driving to work, according to Brent Rastetter, the university's wrestling coach.Details about the crash, including whether others were injured or how many vehicles were involved, remain unclear.Taylor,...
Ice to create impossible travel, widespread power outages in Ohio
OHIO — Southern Ohio residents should prepare for a significant winter storm expected to bring heavy snow, freezing rain, and sleet, making travel nearly impossible and likely causing widespread power outages.Saturday Afternoon and EveningThe calm before the storm will bring sunny skies this afternoon with a high near 30°F and a west wind around 9 mph. Tonight, conditions will...
Ohio students could now have longer winter break
OHIO — A winter storm expected to hit central Ohio this weekend could delay the return to school for many students as heavy snowfall and hazardous road conditions loom.The National Weather Service (NWS) in Wilmington has issued a winter storm watch for Columbus and surrounding counties, predicting five to 10 inches of snow and mixed precipitation between Sunday morning...
Ohio to experience first major snowstorm of the season Monday
OHIO — A winter storm watch has been issued for Columbus and surrounding counties, with five to 10 inches of snow and mixed precipitation expected from Sunday morning through Monday evening, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Wilmington.The watch covers Union, Delaware, Champaign, Clark, Madison, Franklin, Licking, Greene, Fayette, Pickaway, Fairfield, and Hocking counties.Roads are likely...
