Police discover contraband at Ohio jail
OHIO — Correctional officers at the Lorain County Jail recently uncovered contraband during routine operations, according to a statement from the Lorain County Sheriff’s Office.In a Facebook post on Thursday, Feb. 20, the sheriff’s office reported that officers found homemade alcohol and pen-and-paper soaked in clipper cleaner, which was allegedly intended to create a hazardous smoking material.“Thanks to the...
Measurable snow possible in parts of New York Sunday
NEW YORK — The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the Eastern Lake Ontario region in New York, including Oswego, Jefferson, and Lewis counties.The advisory remains in effect from 7 PM this evening until 1 PM EST Sunday.Forecasters predict lake effect snow, with total accumulations of 4 to 7 inches in areas experiencing the most persistent snowfall.Travel conditions may...
West Virginia coal mine lays off over 100 employees
WEST VIRGINIA — Wolf Run Mining, LLC, a subsidiary of Core Natural Resources, Inc., is reducing its workforce at the Leer South mine in Barbour County, West Virginia.Approximately 165 employees will be affected across various departments.The workforce reduction comes as a result of the ongoing global downturn in metallurgical coal markets, which has created economic pressures.According to...
Ohio residents could get money back for paying property taxes
OHIO — Ohio lawmakers have introduced Senate Bill 22, aiming to provide financial relief to homeowners and renters burdened by high housing costs.The bill proposes a refundable income tax credit or rebate for individuals whose property taxes or rent exceed 5% of their annual income.Sponsored by Senators Louis W. Blessing, III and Hearcel F. Craig, with co-sponsorship from...
One person dead following shooting in Ohio
OHIO — Police are investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred in a Piqua neighborhood Friday evening.According to authorities, the incident took place just before 5 p.m. at a home on McKinley Avenue, south of U.S. 36.Officers responding to the scene shot and killed a 44-year-old man inside the residence.The officer who fired the shots was not injured,...
One person dead following crash on Ohio interstate
OHIO — A Richmond Heights man died in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 76 in Medina County, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.Troopers said the crash occurred in the village of Seville when a Jeep SUV driven by 57-year-old Paul Kinczel veered off the right side of the road and overturned.Kinczel was ejected from the vehicle and...
Two people arrested following drug bust in Mississippi
MISSISSIPPI — Two men are in custody following a drug bust by the Hinds County Sheriff’s Department.On Feb. 18, the department’s Narcotics Division executed a search warrant at a home in the 1500 block of Winchester Street in Jackson after receiving complaints from residents.With assistance from the Hinds County Street Crimes Unit and Jackson Police Department Narcotics, investigators...
One person dead following vehicle crash in Kentucky
KENTUCKY — A man was killed Friday in a three-vehicle crash at the intersection of KY Route 1103 and KY Route 680 in Floyd County, according to the Kentucky State Police.Troopers arrived at the scene and found that Terry Samons, who was driving a 2002 Toyota Tacoma, attempted to merge onto KY Route 680 when his vehicle was struck...
Four people in Ohio charged for smuggling drugs into U.S., entering country illegally
OHIO — A federal grand jury in Columbus has indicted four individuals on immigration-related charges this week, with some defendants having prior convictions for drug trafficking, firearms offenses, and human smuggling.Juan Carlos Garcia-Vasquez, 45, a Mexican national, has been charged with illegally reentering the United States.Court records show he was previously convicted of cocaine trafficking in Franklin County.Ricardo...
Winning $150,000 lottery ticket sold in Ohio
OHIO — A lucky Ohio Lottery player has won $150,000 after purchasing a Monopoly Bonus Spectacular 50X scratch-off ticket.The winning ticket was sold at Circle K #5317, located at 35000 E Royalton Road in Grafton.After mandatory state and federal taxes totaling 28%, the winner will take home approximately $108,000.Monopoly Bonus Spectacular 50X is a $10 scratch-off game with a top prize of $500,000.As of February 21, six top...
