Halloween 2024 in Ohio could be a rainy and stormy one
OHIO — As Halloween approaches, Ohioans planning to head out for trick-or-treating on Thursday evening should prepare for wet and windy conditions.A strong cold front is expected to pass through central Ohio late Thursday, bringing rain showers, possible thundershowers, and gusty winds.The rain is forecasted to begin between 5 p.m. and midnight, coinciding with many communities’ trick-or-treat hours....
Microsoft bringing operations to Ohio, creating new jobs
OHIO — According to Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Microsoft Corporation has announced plans for a $1 billion project across New Albany, Heath, and Hebron in Licking County.The tech giant’s expansion is expected to generate 20 full-time-equivalent jobs, adding $2 million in new payroll to the area.The multinational technology company, known for its computer software, electronics, and services, has...
18-year-old dead, two others injured following Ohio halloween party shooting
AKRON — An 18-year-old woman was killed and two other teenagers injured in a shooting at a Halloween party in an Akron home late Saturday night, according to police.Officers responded to a residence on Paris Avenue shortly after 10:45 p.m., finding 18-year-old Lashae Ellis suffering from severe gunshot wounds.A 16-year-old boy and 17-year-old girl were also discovered nearby...
Shooting at Ohio halloween party leaves one dead
CLEVELAND — A Halloween party turned deadly early Sunday morning when one man was fatally shot and another critically injured in an assault, according to local police.Officers responded to reports of violence at a gathering on Canton Road at approximately 12:15 a.m., where they discovered two adult men with serious injuries.Police reported that one of the men suffered...
One person injured following police involved shooting in Ohio
CLEVELAND — A Monday evening shooting involving two Cleveland police officers and a Crime Gun Intelligence Center officer left one person injured near Denison Avenue.According to Cleveland Police Chief Annie Todd, the incident unfolded around 6:20 p.m. as officers patrolled the area near W. 31st Street and Denison Avenue, searching for an individual suspected of multiple violent crimes across...
Crash causes closures along I-71 in Ohio
COLUMBUS — Columbus drivers are facing delays this morning as emergency crews work to clear a crash on I-71 northbound near Greenlawn Avenue.The incident has led to lane closures, causing significant slowdowns for commuters heading into downtown.Motorists are advised to proceed with caution in the area and consider alternate routes if possible to avoid congestion.Traffic updates are...
Multiple people arrested after guns, drugs found during Ohio traffic stop
AKRON — Several Ohio teenagers are facing charges after Akron police found firearms and suspected drugs during a traffic stop on Thursday, Oct. 24.According to the Akron Police Department, officers pulled over a vehicle just before 6:00 p.m. for traffic and equipment violations.During the stop, they discovered that the 16-year-old driver did not have a valid license and...
Trick or treat times for Southern Ohio
OHIO — Many Southern Ohio communities have set their official trick-or-treat times for Halloween festivities, with most events scheduled for Tuesday, October 31, from 6 to 8 p.m.This includes Anderson Township, Bethel, Cincinnati, Colerain Township, Columbia Township, Deerfield Township, Evendale, Fairfield, Fairfield Township, Franklin, Goshen Township, Green Township, and Hillsboro, and Liberty Township,This also includes Middletown, Monroe,...
Ohio Dems say Issue 1 “empowers” Black voters
COLUMBUS — At a press conference on Tuesday, members of the Ohio Legislative Black Caucus (OLBC) and other Black leaders from across Ohio made a case for voting "YES" on Issue 1, emphasizing that the citizen-led initiative would empower Black voters and end partisan gerrymandering.The ballot measure would allow citizens, not politicians, to draw fair legislative maps, addressing...
Man arrested after stabbing Ohio elementary school principal
OHIO — The Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a stabbing incident at South Point Elementary School, where Principal William Christian was attacked by a parent early Thursday afternoon.Around 1:41 p.m., the Sheriff’s Office received a call reporting that Principal Christian had been stabbed by 43-year-old Joshua Lee Collins of Huntington, WV.A South Point Police officer arrived within...
