Two people dead following snowmobile crash in Indiana
INDIANA — Two people died early Saturday morning following a snowmobile crash on Blue Lake in Whitley County.According to the Whitley County Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred around 12:30 a.m., resulting in the deaths of 44-year-old Robert P. Baker Jr. and 17-year-old Josefine Heger, both of Churubusco.Initial details on how the crash occurred were not immediately available.However, in...
Ohio House Democrats urge governor to release $900 million in unemployment funds
OHIO — The Ohio House Democratic Caucus has sent a letter to Governor Mike DeWine and Attorney General Dave Yost, urging them not to appeal a recent court ruling that found DeWine violated state law in 2021 by refusing to accept $900 million in federal unemployment funds during the pandemic.The ruling, issued by Franklin County Common Pleas Court Judge...
Malnourished horses rescued in Ohio, one person arrested
OHIO — A 71-year-old Ohio man was arrested after deputies discovered multiple dead and malnourished animals on his property, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.Deputies and a humane agent responded Thursday to a report of a horse stuck in a pasture fence.Upon arrival, they found a black and white horse trapped in the fencing.With the help...
Multiple schools in Ohio closed Monday
OHIO — Several Ohio schools and services have announced closures and delays for tomorrow, Monday, February 17, due to weather conditions.The following schools will be closed:Rapha Academy Freshstart Childcare Center (Lorain)Waynedale Local School District (Wayne)Fairfield Union Local SchoolsVinton County Local SchoolsSome schools will operate on a delayed schedule:Federal Hocking Local Schools – Opening 2 hours lateLogan-Hocking Local Schools –...
Eight people dead following widespread flooding in Kentucky
KENTUCKY — At least nine people have died as severe storms and flooding swept across parts of the U.S., with Kentucky suffering the most casualties.Eight people lost their lives in Kentucky as rising creeks and heavy rainfall submerged roads and vehicles.Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear announced Sunday that hundreds of stranded residents had to be rescued from floodwaters.President...
Two people arrested in Ohio drug trafficking bust
OHIO — Two individuals were arrested in Scioto County following an investigation into drug possession and trafficking, with authorities seizing nearly $30,000 worth of illegal substances.According to the Scioto County Sheriff’s Office, the Southern Ohio Drug Task Force executed a search warrant around 9 a.m. Thursday at a residence on Duck Run Road in Lucasville, leading to the arrests...
Multiple inches of snow possible in parts of Ohio Monday
OHIO — The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Cuyahoga, Lake, Geauga, and Ashtabula counties, including the cities of Cleveland, Mentor, Painesville, Chardon, Ashtabula, and surrounding areas.The warning remains in effect until 7 a.m. Monday.Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches are expected, with wind gusts reaching up to 40 mph.Roads, particularly...
$100,000 lottery ticket winner sold in Ohio
OHIO — A Columbus man is celebrating a big win after claiming the top prize of $100,000 on the Ohio Lottery’s Buckeye Cashscratch-off ticket.Jackie purchased his winning ticket at Parsons Express, located at 1526 Parsons Ave. in Columbus.After mandatory state and federal taxes totaling 28 percent, he will take home approximately $72,000.Buckeye Cash is a $5 scratch-off game featuring a...
One person dead, two injured following vehicle crash in Ohio
OHIO — A two-vehicle crash in Greene County late Friday night left one man dead and two juveniles seriously injured, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP).The crash occurred around 10:30 p.m. at the intersection of Fairground Road and Trebein Road.OSHP reported that a 16-year-old driving a Honda Civic eastbound on Fairground Road failed to stop at...
Eight people arrested in Ohio drug bust
OHIO — Alliance police in Ohio arrested eight individuals Friday as part of a drug raid conducted by the City of Alliance Police Department.According to a press release from the police department, the Alliance Police Special Investigations Detectives, Patrol Officers, and K9 Atos executed a search warrant Thursday night at a residence on the 200 block of East Oxford...
