Ohio awards $15.5 million in Brownfield grants for redevelopment projects across 35 counties
OHIO — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jim Tressel, and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik announced Tuesday that $15.5 million in grants has been awarded to help communities in 35 counties clean up contaminated properties and prepare them for future redevelopment.The funding is being distributed through the Ohio Brownfield Remediation Program and includes nearly $8.4 million...
Woman dies inside Ohio jail; investigation underway
OHIO — A 30-year-old woman died Sunday morning while being held at the Lorain County Jail, according to the Lorain County Sheriff’s Office.Melissa Boylan was booked into the jail shortly after midnight Saturday on a bench warrant and a fleeing and eluding charge. At approximately 7 a.m. Sunday, a corrections officer found her unresponsive in her housing pod.Investigators are...
The deadliest tornado in Indiana history
INDIANA — The deadliest single tornado in Indiana history struck the state on March 18, 1925, as the historic Tri-State Tornado tore through southwestern Indiana after carving a path across Missouri and Illinois.The tornado entered Indiana near Griffin, destroying much of the town before continuing through Owensville and Princeton. Official records show 76 people were killed in Indiana, the...
Buc-ee’s plans four Florida travel centers as expansion continues
FLORIDA — Florida is set to gain four new Buc-ee’s travel centers as the Texas-based convenience store chain continues a major expansion across the United States.The company announced plans for new locations in 16 states, with Florida among the states receiving multiple stores. Two Florida locations are expected to open next year in Fort Pierce and Tallahassee.Additional Florida travel...
$1 million lottery ticket winner sold in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA — A Marston man is $1 million richer after following a feeling that led him to buy a winning North Carolina Lottery scratch-off ticket.Everett Cooper of Marston said he had a strong instinct to purchase a $10 Cashword King scratch-off ticket before discovering it was worth the game’s $1 million top prize.“Something just told me to get...
$50,000 Powerball ticket purchased in Indiana Set to expire July 2
INDIANA — Indiana Lottery officials are urging players to check their tickets before a $50,000 Powerball prize expires later this week.The winning ticket was purchased at Payless Liquors #12, located at 7369 Madison Ave. in Southport, for the Jan. 3, 2026, Powerball drawing.The ticket matched four white balls and the Powerball. The winning numbers for that drawing were 18,...
$2.3 million lottery ticket winner sold in New Jersey
NEW JERSEY — A New Jersey Lottery player is starting the week as a multimillionaire after purchasing the winning Jersey Cash 5 ticket for Monday night’s drawing.Lottery officials said the jackpot-winning ticket, worth $2,327,955, was sold at Kings Food Markets on Morris Turnpike in Short Hills, located in Essex County.The winning numbers for the June 29 drawing were 1,...
Ohio officials urge residents to take precautions as dangerous heat grips state
OHIO — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and the Ohio Emergency Management Agency (EMA) are urging residents to take precautions as dangerously hot and humid conditions continue across the state this week.According to the National Weather Service, temperatures are expected to reach the mid-90s, but high humidity will make it feel well above 100 degrees. Overnight low temperatures are forecast...
One person arrested after multi-county police chase ends on I-75 in Ohio
OHIO — One juvenile is in custody after a multi-county police chase involving a stolen pickup truck ended early Tuesday on Interstate 75 near the Best Buy in Miamisburg.According to authorities, Clearcreek Township police initially responded to reports of a group of juveniles breaking into vehicles early Tuesday morning.Franklin Police later located the suspect vehicle, a stolen Ford F-150,...
$1 million lottery ticket winner sold in Maryland
MARYLAND — A Baltimore grandfather is $1 million richer after winning the top prize on a Maryland Lottery scratch-off ticket.According to the Maryland Lottery, the man purchased a $20 Triple Red 777s scratch-off ticket and discovered he had matched the “AUTOWIN 7” symbol. The prize beneath the symbol revealed he had won the game’s $1 million top prize.The avid...
