Ohio’s Laketran receives nearly $950,000 in state grant funding
COLUMBUS — Laketran is one of 26 transit agencies awarded funding through the Ohio Department of Transportation’s Urban Transit Program (UTP), as announced by State Representatives Jamie Callender (R-Concord) and Daniel Troy (D-Willowick).The program supports urban transit agencies with vehicle purchases, maintenance, and facility improvements.The UTP, funded by Ohio’s General Revenue Fund and authorized by House Bill 33,...
Two injured, including state trooper, in Upper Sandusky crash
UPPER SANDUSKY — A crash on U.S. 23 in Upper Sandusky on Tuesday afternoon left two people injured, including an Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) trooper.According to a press release from the OSHP, a 38-year-old Powell resident was traveling northbound when their vehicle struck the rear of a marked OSHP cruiser.The driver was flown to Mercy Health St....
Two teenagers hospitalized after crashing two stolen cars in Ohio
COLUMBUS — Two teenagers were hospitalized early Wednesday morning after two stolen vehicles crashed in separate incidents in Columbus.According to Columbus Police Sergeant Joe Albert, the first crash occurred around 1:30 a.m. when a 13-year-old lost control of a stolen black Hyundai and crashed into a home on Lockbourne Avenue near Thurman Avenue in the Deshler Park neighborhood.The...
Two killed in Ohio crash, one man potentially facing charges
PORTAGE COUNTY — A Minerva man may face charges following a fatal accident involving two SUVs in Portage County on Monday morning.According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the 42-year-old driver crossed the center line on Route 44, north of Randolph, resulting in a collision.The collision killed 80-year-olds David Moore of Rootstown and Garnett McGlothlin of Atwater, who were...
Police chase runaway pumpkin inflatable in Ohio
CLEVELAND — Bay Village police in Cleveland, Ohio, responded to an unusual call when a giant inflatable pumpkin was found blocking a road.According to the police department, officers arrived on the scene and were able to return the pumpkin to its owner with the help of backup officers.No harm was done to officers or the pumpkin during the...
Man found dead inside tent in Ohio
AKRON — Akron police are investigating the death of a man found behind a vacant home early Tuesday morning.Officers responded to a call about a possible fight on the 800 block of Oberlin Street around 5:25 a.m., according to a release from the police department.Upon arrival, residents told officers they had heard sounds of a possible altercation nearby....
Man arrested in Ohio for abducting 2-year-old
FAIRFIELD COUNTY — Authorities have arrested a man accused of abducting his 2-month-old son, prompting a statewide Amber Alert in Ohio.The alert was issued after Caius Burris was reportedly taken during a domestic dispute on Tuesday.According to the Fairfield County Sheriff's Office, a woman called 911, stating that the child's father, identified as Russell, had left her at...
Ohio Gov. DeWine awards funding to help families in need, encourage workforce development
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has signed Executive Order 2024-07D, directing Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funding to various programs aimed at supporting struggling families, assisting children, and promoting workforce development across the state.The order allocates funds to numerous organizations. The Brightside Project will receive $100,000 to provide resources and social-emotional support to children in Columbiana County....
Man and woman found dead in car with gunshot wounds in Ohio
CLEVELAND — Police are investigating the deaths of two people who were found with gunshot wounds inside a vehicle late Sunday night.Officers responded to a call for "unknown trouble" around 11:30 p.m. on Oct. 13 in the 16000 block of Euclid Beach Boulevard.Upon arrival, they discovered two unresponsive individuals, a man and a woman, inside a vehicle with...
Shots fired at bail bondsmen in East Akron, one wounded
EAST AKRON — A group of bail bondsmen attempting to serve a warrant on a residence in East Akron was met with gunfire Thursday evening, leaving one member of the group wounded, according to police.The incident occurred around 8:15 p.m. on the 1100 block of Seventh Avenue.Authorities say an unknown suspect fired at the bondsmen as they approached...
