Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $185 million, Ohio winners announced
OHIO — Although no one hit the $169 million Mega Millions jackpot in the Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024, drawing, lottery officials reported that thousands of Ohioans won smaller prizes. Here’s a breakdown of the Ohio winners from the latest drawing, according to the Ohio Lottery: 4 winners claimed a $1,500 prize, 10 winners claimed a $600 prize, 5 winners claimed a...
Man arrested in Ohio for attempting to lure 4-year-old
CANTON — Jackson Township police arrested a 41-year-old man from Indiana after he allegedly tried to lure a 4-year-old boy and his father into his vehicle. The incident occurred on Tuesday, Oct. 15, around 6:45 p.m. in the 2900 block of Whipple Avenue Northwest in Canton. According to police, the suspect approached the father and son and attempted to entice...
Three teens arrested for car break-ins in Cleveland
CLEVELAND — Cleveland police arrested three teenage boys on Tuesday night who are suspected of a series of car break-ins in the Detroit Shoreway neighborhood. Authorities believe the teens may have been involved in numerous other break-ins over the past several weeks. The suspects, aged 14, 16, and 17, are linked to 14 reported car break-ins that occurred last Thursday,...
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...
