Two Ohio residents dead following crash on I-77
OHIO — A multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 77 North in Carroll County early Tuesday morning claimed the lives of two Ohio men, according to the Virginia State Police.The crash occurred around 2:55 a.m. on November 19 at mile marker 9.Investigators say 34-year-old Nicholas R. Oleski of Cleveland, Ohio, was driving a 2025 Mercedes Benz CLA250 northbound when the...
Ohio homicide suspect shot by police after refusing commands
OHIO — A teenage homicide suspect was shot by Columbus police on Cooper Colony Drive Tuesday afternoon as officers attempted to take him into custody.According to Sgt. Joe Albert with the Public Information Unit, the incident occurred shortly after 3 p.m.The teen, accused of fatally shooting 39-year-old Alejandro Lopez-Lechuga, was armed with a rifle when police confronted him.Lopez-Lechuga...
Ohio VFD chief sentenced for using over $200,000 in department funds for personal use
OHIO — Johnny Baker, 38, the chief of the Coalton Volunteer Fire Department, was sentenced last Wednesday in U.S. District Court to 12 months in prison for embezzling more than $200,000 in fire department funds.Baker, a Wellston resident, admitted to using his position as the department’s financial manager to misappropriate funds raised through legal pull tab gambling.The pull...
20-year-old woman arrested for shooting death of Ohio man
OHIO — A man who was shot in the Forest Park East neighborhood of north Columbus on Sunday has died, and the suspect in custody now faces a murder charge.According to Columbus police, 24-year-old Darreion Davis succumbed to his injuries Wednesday evening at 6:43 p.m., three days after being found with life-threatening gunshot wounds in the 1900 block of...
Snowfall event underway in Ohio, slick roads possible
OHIO — The National Weather Service in Wilmington is warning residents to brace for gusty winds and wintry weather today.Wind gusts of up to 30 mph are expected, making it feel even colder with wind chills in the 20s as air temperatures hover in the 30s.Two rounds of snow are forecast, one during the morning commute and another...
Ohio man wins $1,000 a day for life through lottery
OHIO — A Powhatan Point man is celebrating a life-changing win after hitting the top prize in the November 18, 2024, Lucky for Life drawing.Mike purchased the winning ticket at Tom’s Carry Out, located at 329 State Route 7 North in Powhatan Point. His ticket matched all five white balls — 4, 9, 10, 28, and 29 — plus the Lucky...
Ohio man arrested after leading police on 100 MPH motorcycle chase
NORTH RIDGEVILLE — North Ridgeville police and the Ohio State Highway Patrol are taking a firm stand against speeding and reckless driving.The two agencies teamed up earlier this month for a targeted traffic enforcement operation, resulting in more than 30 traffic stops and several citations, including felony charges against one driver.The operation took place on Nov. 9 over...
Reports of stimulus checks for Ohioans surface on social media
OHIO — Recent social media posts have fueled speculation that former President Donald Trump, once he takes office in 2025, might issue another round of stimulus checks, according to a report from CBS.However, experts say this is highly unlikely given current economic conditions and legislative hurdles.During his first term, Trump signed off on two rounds of stimulus payments to...
Widespread snow event to begin in Ohio overnight
OHIO — An active weather pattern is set to bring the first snow of the season to Ohio this week, along with gusty winds and colder temperatures, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Wilmington.Dense fog is expected to create hazardous driving conditions during the Wednesday morning commute.By the afternoon, a cold front will move through the...
16 gang members arrested in Ohio following two year investigation
OHIO — A two-year investigation by the Columbus Division of Police’s Gang Enforcement Unit has led to the arrests of 16 alleged members of the Livingston and Lonsdale Bloods gang.Authorities say the group is linked to drug trafficking and violent assaults across central Ohio.The operation, dubbed Operation Pocket Aces, focused on suspects who police say have terrorized the Far...
