Gerber products sold in Ohio recalled due to choking risk
OHIO — Gerber Products Company has issued a recall of all batches of GERBER® SOOTHE N CHEW® TEETHING STICKS due to a potential choking hazard for infants and young children.The recall affects products sold nationwide, including in Ohio.The affected teething sticks, available in Strawberry Apple and Banana flavors, were sold online and in retail stores across the state. The recall applies to all lot...
One person dead, four injured following vehicle crash in Ohio
OHIO — A two-vehicle crash on Route 172 near Perry Drive claimed the life of a Canton woman Monday afternoon, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.Authorities said 54-year-old Tracy Broyles was driving a 1994 Chevrolet Geo Metro when she failed to yield while making a left turn onto Perry Drive.Her vehicle was struck by a 2019 Chrysler...
One firefighter dead, another injured following fire in West Virginia
WEST VIRGINIA — A firefighter died, and another was injured while responding to a structure fire in McDowell County on Monday evening.At approximately 7:25 p.m. on February 17, McDowell County 911 received a report of a fire in the 12000 block of Marshall Highway in Jolo.The Bradshaw, Raysal, and War volunteer fire departments were dispatched to the scene.While...
Several inches of snow possible in parts of Tennessee Wednesday
TENNESSEE — The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for portions of Middle and West Tennessee, with heavy snowfall expected from Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning.Middle Tennessee ForecastAreas along and north of I-40, including Nashville, Clarksville, Gallatin, Lebanon, Dickson, Springfield, and Waverly, are expected to receive between 2 to 4 inches of snow, with localized amounts of up to 6 inches in the northwest...
Multiple inches of snow possible in parts of Kentucky Wednesday
KENTUCKY — The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for several counties in eastern and southern Kentucky, with heavy snowfall expected from Tuesday evening through Thursday noon.Affected Areas:Counties under the warning include Montgomery, Estill, Powell, Menifee, Rockcastle, Jackson, Pulaski, Laurel, Wayne, Harlan, Elliott, Morgan, Johnson, Wolfe, Magoffin, Floyd, Lee, Breathitt, Knott, Owsley, Perry, Clay, Leslie, Letcher, Martin, Pike, McCreary, Whitley, Knox,...
One person arrested following drug bust in Ohio
OHIO — A woman has been arrested on child endangerment charges after police discovered eight children in a home during a drug investigation, authorities said.Britney Alvis was taken into custody and is being held at the Jefferson County Jail.Police have also issued a warrant for her boyfriend, Eulis "Punchy" Curenton, who is wanted for child endangerment, drug trafficking,...
One person arrested following high speed chase in Ohio
OHIO — A Warren man was arrested Friday night following a high-speed police chase that spanned Sharon, Pennsylvania, and Brookfield Township, Ohio.According to a Brookfield Township Police Department report, the chase began in Sharon and continued into Ohio, prompting local officers to assist.Police say the suspect vehicle was driving erratically through Masury before being spotted by a Brookfield...
Multiple schools in Ohio closed Tuesday
OHIO — Several Ohio school districts have announced closures and delays for the upcoming school day on Tuesday, February 18.Closures:Brooklyn City Schools (Cuyahoga County), Canton City Schools (Stark County), and Canton College Preparatory (Stark County) will be closed.Cleveland Arts and Social Sciences (Cuyahoga County), Constellation Schools: Lorain Community Elementary and Middle (Lorain County), Ginn Thompson School for Girls...
One person dead following vehicle crash in Ohio
OHIO — A man was killed early Sunday morning after crashing into a utility pole in Pickaway County, according to the sheriff’s office.The accident occurred around 3:30 a.m. on Bell Station Road, about a half mile west of Walnut Creek Pike.Authorities say 33-year-old Kaleb Miller, of Amanda, Ohio, was driving eastbound in a Buick LaCrosse when his vehicle...
West Virginia bill would require photo ID on EBT cards
WEST VIRGINIA — A new bill in the West Virginia Senate aims to reduce fraud in the state’s public assistance program by requiring photo identification on Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards.Senate Bill 59, introduced by Senator Rupie Phillips of Logan County, is currently under review by the Senate Health and Human Resources Committee.If passed, the law would require...
