Ohio man sentenced to 11 years for killing pedestrian
COLUMBUS — A Columbus man was sentenced Monday to at least 11 years in prison for the death of a pedestrian he struck with his vehicle three years ago.Osman Aweys, 40, pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the 2021 death of a 30-year-old man.Originally charged with both murder and involuntary manslaughter, the murder charge was dropped as...
Ohio is home to most haunted houses in U.S.
OHIO — As Halloween approaches, thrill-seekers across the United States are gearing up to experience haunted houses, with Ohio emerging as the ultimate destination for the season.According to data from TheScareFactor.com, Ohio boasts an impressive 136 haunted houses — the highest number of any state.Haunted houses have become a popular attraction for those looking to add a...
VP Harris releases statement on one year anniversary of Lewiston shooting
LEWISTON, ME — On the one-year anniversary of a mass shooting that claimed the lives of 18 individuals and injured 13 others in Lewiston, Vice President Kamala Harris issued a statement commemorating the victims and underscoring her commitment to addressing gun violence.The tragedy, which took place at a local restaurant and bowling alley, left a lasting impact on...
Ohio man sentenced to ten years for shooting weapon in parking lot
COLUMBUS — Davon L. Rayford, 28, of Columbus, was sentenced today in U.S. District Court to 120 months in federal prison for gun and drug crimes.The charges stem from a February 2023 incident in which Rayford opened fire in the parking lot of a popular entertainment venue during an altercation.The shooting occurred around 4:30 p.m. on a busy...
Walgreens to close 1,200 stores in 2025
In a recent earnings report, Walgreens announced plans to close 1,200 stores across the U.S. over the next three years.This decision comes as part of a broader cost-cutting initiative aimed at refocusing the company’s efforts on its primary business as a retail pharmacy.Walgreens intends to close 500 stores by the end of fiscal year 2025, with additional...
Ohio woman flown to hospital following head-on crash with truck
UNITY TOWNSHIP — A woman from East Palestine sustained life-threatening injuries in a head-on collision on State Route 165 Friday afternoon, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.Ashley Irizarry, 35, was driving her Nissan Pathfinder when a semi-tractor trailer, driven by 39-year-old Matthew Bertolette of Columbiana, crossed into her lane and collided with her vehicle.The impact was so...
Man sentenced to life for 2022 murder in Ohio
COLUMBUS — A 37-year-old man has been sentenced to serve at least 39 years in prison after pleading guilty to the fatal shooting of Brandon Joiner on State Route 104 in May 2022.Brad Madison, the convicted man, admitted to aggravated murder and a weapons charge in connection to Joiner’s death, as confirmed by the Franklin County Prosecutor’s Office.The...
Ohio man arrested on charges related to January 6th
OHIO — An Ohio man has been arrested on multiple charges stemming from his alleged participation in the breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.Jamie Wright, 36, of Bowerston, Ohio, faces both felony and misdemeanor charges in connection with the incident, which interrupted a joint session of Congress to certify the 2020 presidential election results.Wright was...
One dead, one injured following crash on Interstate 480 in Ohio
CLEVELAND — A man was killed and a woman was injured in a fiery crash late Thursday night on Interstate 480, according to Cleveland police.The accident occurred at approximately 11:15 p.m. in the eastbound lane near the State Street exit.Police report that a 61-year-old man was stopped in the eastbound lane when his vehicle was struck from behind...
Man hospitalized after being shot on Ohio expressway
YOUNGSTOWN — A man is receiving treatment at St. Elizabeth Health Center after being injured in a shooting around 1:40 p.m. Friday on the Himrod Avenue Expressway.The shooting occurred as the man was in a car traveling westbound near the point where the expressway merges onto Interstate 680.According to a police spokesperson, the victim was transported to the...
