Athens County Sheriff’s Office to host 3rd Annual Chili Cook-Off
ATHENS COUNTY — The Athens County Sheriff’s Office will host its 3rd Annual Chili Cook-Off on November 2, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.The event will take place at the Athens Walmart, in the lawn and garden center.Participants can enter their chili for $20, while attendees can sample and vote for their favorite chili for $5.Awards...
Oregon Police awarded $963,000 for technology and equipment upgrades
OREGON — The Oregon Police Division has been awarded a $963,000 grant from the Department of Justice's COPS Office Technology and Equipment Program.The grant will be used to enhance the department’s capabilities through cutting-edge technology and specialized training for officers.Joined by U.S. Representative Marcy Kaptur, the Police Division announced the grant yesterday.The funding will support the acquisition...
Ohio mother and daughter honored with award for buckling up, avoiding serious crash
STEUBENVILLE — In a special ceremony Wednesday morning, the Steubenville Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol presented Cierra and Lakin Cologie, a mother and daughter from Jefferson County, with the prestigious #SavedByTheBelt awards.The awards were given in recognition of their decision to wear seat belts, which helped them avoid serious injury or death in a recent car crash....
Groundbreaking ceremony held for new women and children’s hospital in Belpre
BELPRE — Governor Mike DeWine joined healthcare and community leaders on Tuesday to break ground on a new women and children’s hospital at Memorial Health System’s Belpre Medical Campus.The new facility, which will be southeast Ohio's only hospital dedicated to women and children, is expected to significantly improve access to specialized healthcare in the region.“This is a welcome...
Human remains found during investigation in Lancaster, local woman arrested
LANCASTER — On October 9, 2024, the Lancaster Police Department's Detective Bureau, while investigating a missing persons case, executed a search warrant at a residence in the 300 block of Lynwood Lane.During the search, detectives discovered human remains inside the home.The Fairfield County Coroner was immediately notified and responded to the scene.The following day, October 10, detectives...
Drivers urged to slow down after driver stopped for 136 MPH speed in Wood County
WOOD COUNTY — Over the weekend, an Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper from the Bowling Green Post pulled over a vehicle traveling at 136 miles per hour in a 70 mph zone on I-75 in Wood County.The incident highlights the ongoing issue of excessive speeding on Ohio roadways.Since 2019, there have been more than 169,000 speed-related crashes across...
Police searching for missing man in Ashville
ASHVILLE, OH — Authorities are seeking public assistance in locating Norris Virgil Johnson, who was reported missing from his home in Ashville, Ohio.Johnson, who also goes by the name "Virgil," was last seen between 2:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. on October 10, 2024.Johnson was reportedly wearing a grey sweat suit, an unknown colored toboggan, and grey and orange...
Officials searching for missing Cane Corso puppy in Richland County
RICHLAND COUNTY — The Richland County Dog Warden’s Office is actively searching for a 9-month-old Cane Corso/Presa Canario puppy that is currently loose in the area.Residents are urged to refrain from chasing or approaching the dog if they spot him.According to officials, the puppy is friendly but may attempt to flee if approached.Residents are asked to contact...
Cleveland Heights man tries to fight two juveniles at mall
BEACHWOOD — A confrontation at Beachwood Place mall on October 6 resulted in the arrest of a Cleveland Heights man after a dispute involving two teenagers in the food court.According to Beachwood Police, they were called to the mall around 2:50 p.m. following reports of a fight between the 56-year-old man and two juveniles, twin brother and sister, both...
$885,000 awarded to demolish Norwood Inn in Boston Heights
BOSTON HEIGHTS — The Village of Boston Heights has been awarded $885,000 through the Ohio Demolition and Site Revitalization Program for the abatement and demolition of the deteriorating Norwood Inn on Dean Memorial Parkway, State Rep. Bill Roemer (R-Richfield) and State Senator Kristina Roegner announced today.The Ohio General Assembly and Governor Mike DeWine established the program to encourage economic...
