West Virginia school closings for Friday
WEST VIRGINIA — Several schools in Wayne County, West Virginia, will be closed on Friday, January 23, 2026, due to ongoing water issues.According to school officials, East Lynn Elementary School, Wayne Elementary School, Wayne Middle School, and Wayne High School will all be closed for the day.No in-person classes will be held at these facilities.Parents and guardians are encouraged to monitor communications from Wayne County...
Multiple schools in Ohio announce closures for Friday
OHIO — A large number of school districts, private schools, childcare centers, and community programs across Ohio have announced closures or schedule changes for Friday, January 23, 2026, as winter weather conditions continue to impact travel and safety.Among districts adjusting schedules, Bellefontaine City Schools will operate on a two-hour delay, while Midview Local Schools are closed for the day. Most other schools across Cuyahoga, Lorain, Ashtabula, Summit, Stark,...
Multiple schools in Pennsylvania announce closures for Friday
PENNSYLVANIA — Several Pennsylvania schools have announced schedule changes for Friday, January 23, 2026, as winter weather conditions continue to affect travel and operations across parts of the state.In Allegheny County, Westinghouse Arts Academy Charter School in Wilmerding will cancel in-person classes for the day. School officials said instruction will shift to remote learning, allowing students to continue coursework from home while avoiding...
Police searching for missing person in Ohio
OHIO — A search and rescue operation is underway for a man reported missing after entering Cuyahoga Valley National Parkearlier this month, according to park officials.In a Facebook post, park rangers said they are seeking information about Michael Vangelas, who was last seen entering the park on Jan. 14. Rangers said Vangelas drove into the park in a white 2024 Toyota...
High school student dead following vehicle crash in Mississippi
MISSISSIPPI — A student at Columbus High School was killed Wednesday morning following a two-vehicle crash in Columbus, according to authorities.Columbus Fire and Rescue and the Columbus Police Department responded to the crash on Highway 12 south of the Sand Road intersection, near the junction of Highways 12 and 50.Officials said four teenagers, all students at Columbus High School, were traveling in one vehicle...
Six people arrested following drug bust in Wisconsin
WISCONSIN — Law enforcement agencies announced Wednesday that a major drug trafficking and fraud ring operating in Door Countyhas been dismantled following a coordinated operation involving multiple agencies.According to the Door County Sheriff’s Office, investigators, along with the Sturgeon Bay Police Department and the Door County SWAT Team, executed two search warrants at residences and conducted what officials described as a “high-risk” traffic stop....
Two people arrested following drug bust in Alabama
ALABAMA — Two individuals were arrested following a traffic stop conducted by the Oxford Police Department on Interstate 20, according to officials.Police said officers initiated the traffic stop and, during the encounter, discovered evidence that led to drug-related charges against both individuals. As the investigation continued, authorities determined that one of the suspects was also wanted on an outstanding weapons warrant...
Florida teacher arrested for possessing fentanyl on school grounds
FLORIDA — A substitute teacher was arrested last week after police said she was found in possession of fentanyl inside an employee bathroom at Oceanway Middle School, according to arrest reports.Police said Jessica Muncy, 44, was discovered with multiple bags containing a “white and bluish powder substance” inside her purse. The substance later tested positive for fentanyl. Officers also reported finding...
Police searching for missing 16-year-old in Ohio
OHIO — Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing teenager who was last seen earlier this week in Middletown.According to the Middletown Police Department, 16-year-old Jonathan Lee Gindele has been reported missing after he was last seen on January 19, 2026, in Middletown. Jonathan is described as a white male, approximately 6 feet tall, weighing about 130...
One person dead following motorcycle crash in Florida
FLORIDA — A motorcyclist was killed following a hit-and-run crash Wednesday night in Palm Beach County, authorities said.According to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred around 9:30 p.m. along Military Trail near Canal 10 Road. Deputies said 29-year-old Dayan Rodriguez was riding a motorcycle southbound on Military Trail when a vehicle traveling northbound is believed to have...
