Police release name of motorcyclist killed in Ohio crash
OHIO — Authorities have released more details about a fatal accident that occurred Tuesday evening in the Wheelersburg area of Scioto County.The Ohio State Highway Patrol reports that the crash, which took place just before 6:30 p.m. on state Route 522 near mile post 6, claimed the life of Clinton Barnard, 33, of Ironton.According to investigators, Barnard lost control...
$100,000 Powerball winner sold in Wayne County
WAYNE COUNTY — A lucky lottery player in Wayne County, PA, has scored a substantial win, matching four of the five white balls—21, 27, 32, 48, and 67—and the red Powerball 17 in Monday’s Powerball drawing on October 28.This match earned the player a prize of $100,000, thanks to opting for Power Play.The winning ticket was purchased at...
Ohio man sentenced to 12 years in prison for meth and weapon possession
OHIO — Jamal Rashad Frazier, 32, of Columbus, has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison after being convicted of possessing methamphetamine and illegal firearms equipped with auto-conversion devices.Auto-conversion devices, also known as “Glock switches,” convert a firearm into a fully automatic weapon, allowing an entire magazine of bullets to be fired with a single trigger pull.Court documents...
Suspect shot while being served warrant in Ohio
OHIO — A suspect is in critical condition after being shot by Franklin County deputies while they served an arrest warrant at a construction site near Gahanna on Tuesday, according to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office.The incident occurred around 825 Tech Center Drive, near Morrison Road. Deputies from the sheriff’s SWAT unit were on the scene to serve an...
Shootings with injuries reported at two halloween parties in Ohio
OHIO — Halloween parties have begun in Ohio this week and there have already been two shootings at two separate parties.Two separate Halloween parties in Ohio turned violent on Oct. 27, leaving one person dead and three others hospitalized.In the early hours of Oct. 27, Springfield Township Police responded to a shooting at 12:15 a.m. at 1443 Canton Road....
Forest Service warns Ohioans of “zombie trees”
OHIO — As Halloween approaches and leaves turn vivid shades of red and gold, there’s a hidden danger lurking in many yards: zombie trees.According to the USDA Forest Service, Zombie trees, like something straight out of a horror film, appear alive but are actually dead or dying from the inside out.These deceptively healthy-looking trees pose serious risks to...
Ohio man sent to hospital following stabbing
COLUMBUS — A man is in critical but stable condition after being stabbed during an altercation Tuesday night in southeast Columbus, according to the Columbus Division of Police.Police were called to the 6900 block of Gemstar Road, south of Tussing Road, around 7:10 p.m. to respond to a reported stabbing.When officers arrived, they found no victim at the...
One person shot and killed in Ohio following altercation
COLUMBUS — A teenage boy was fatally shot Wednesday morning in the North Linden neighborhood following an altercation, according to the Columbus Division of Police.Officers responded to a call around midnight reporting a shooting in the 1000 block of East Weber Road. A 911 caller informed dispatch that a male had been shot.Upon arrival, police found the teenage...
Power bill assistance available to Ohio residents
OHIO — The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) provides financial assistance to Ohioans struggling to cover their home energy bills.This federally funded program offers a one-time benefit applied directly to the customer’s utility or bulk fuel bill, helping to ease the burden of energy costs during the year.Eligibility RequirementsOhio residents with a household size of seven or fewer...
$1 million lottery ticket winner sold in Ohio
SANDUSKY — A Sandusky resident has struck it rich, winning a $1 million prize on an Ohio Lottery scratch-off ticket.Pamela purchased her winning ticket at the Hy-Miler #2204 in Sandusky, according to a post by the Ohio Lottery.The ticket, a $20 “$1,000,000 Cashword” scratch-off, brought Pamela the grand prize, sparking celebration in the local community.The Ohio Lottery...
