Three injured after car crashes into Ohio Bob Evans restaurant
OHIO — Two juveniles and an adult were hospitalized Sunday morning after a vehicle crashed into the front of a Bob Evans restaurant in southeast Columbus. The incident occurred shortly before noon at the Bob Evans located at 4019 Hamilton Square Boulevard, near U.S. Route 33 and South Hamilton Road. Columbus Fire Battalion Chief Jeffrey Geitter reported that the three...
Three people shot on Ohio expressway, investigation underway
YOUNGSTOWN — Three people were shot on the Madison Avenue Expressway near 5th Avenue just before 6 p.m. on Saturday, according to the Youngstown Police Department (YPD). Police said a vehicle was found flipped on its roof by a guard rail at the scene. All three victims were transported to the hospital and are reported to be in stable condition. Traffic...
Gov. DeWine delays scheduled executions in Ohio
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has granted reprieves of execution for three death row inmates, citing difficulties in obtaining the necessary drugs for lethal injections. The state has been unable to secure the drugs from pharmaceutical suppliers without risking the safety of other Ohioans, according to the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (DRC). The reprieves affect the following...
Ohio police officer injured in crash Sunday morning
OHIO — A Columbus police officer was injured early Sunday morning after a car crashed into a disabled vehicle that the officer was preparing to push out of the way. The incident occurred at approximately 1:40 a.m. at the intersection of Cleveland Avenue and Blendon Woods Boulevard in northeast Columbus, according to the Columbus Division of Police. Officers were clearing a...
Police searching for missing juvenile in Cleveland
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Division of Police is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Christina Hines, a 12-year-old girl who has been reported missing. Christina was last seen on Friday, October 18, 2024, in the 1900 block of Green Road. She is described as 4 feet 7 inches tall, weighing 134 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Police...
Trunk or Treat announced for Miami County
MIAMI COUNTY — Miami County Job & Family Services is inviting the community to its 4th Annual Trunk or Treat event, which will take place on October 22, 2024, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event will be held at the Miami County Fairgrounds and is a family-friendly occasion aimed at providing a safe and fun environment for...
One man dead, one arrested following shooting in Ohio
OHIO — A 22-year-old man is dead and another has been arrested following a shooting early Saturday morning in the Victorian Village neighborhood of north Columbus. Police were dispatched to the 300 block of West 3rd Avenue around 5 a.m. after receiving reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers were met by an individual who informed them that a man...
Five fall activities to enjoy in Ohio
OHIO — As the leaves turn and temperatures cool, Ohio offers a variety of outdoor activities perfect for the fall season. Here are the top five things to do in the state during autumn: Visit Hocking Hills State ParkHocking Hills, located in southeastern Ohio, is a popular destination for fall hikers. The park’s trails take visitors through stunning gorges, waterfalls,...
Woman dies following crash involving semi-truck in Ohio
OHIO — The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred Friday afternoon on US Route 20 in Pittsfield Township. Troopers responded to the scene near the intersection of Quarry Road at approximately 4:47 p.m. According to the patrol, 53-year-old Stephen Maag of Milan was driving a 2019 Peterbilt 579 westbound when a 2020 Chevrolet Blazer,...
Woman arrested after strangling 12-year-old at fall festival
EVANSVILLE, IN — A 33-year-old woman was arrested Friday night after allegedly strangling a 12-year-old girl during an altercation at a Fall Festival in Evansville, Indiana, according to police. Detectives with the Evansville Police Department were working undercover at the festival when they observed two women arguing. According to an affidavit, the 12-year-old girl, who was standing in line for...
