Two injured in crash in Madison Township
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Two people were injured in a two-vehicle crash that resulted in a fire on U.S. 33 at Bixby Road in Madison Township late Saturday night. According to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO), deputies were called to the scene around 10:34 p.m. A 2023 Ford van was heading westbound on U.S. 33 when it collided with a...
Couple indicted for $147,000 inside Job at Euclid’s Marc’s Store
EUCLID — A former employee of a Marc's supermarket in Euclid, Ohio, Ariel Miller, and her partner, Cartier Malone Pickens, were indicted for orchestrating and executing an armed robbery at the store in February 2023. According to the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office, Miller, 29, and Pickens, 31, schemed to misappropriate over $147,000 in an inside job at the store...
Man found guilty of triple murder in Summit County
SUMMIT COUNTY — In an unsettling case that touched multiple Ohio communities, Elias Gudino, a 59-year-old business owner from Copley, has been found guilty of the murder of three men and the attempted murder of a fourth. The court verdict was delivered after a two-week trial, sealing a chapter that left Youngstown and Summit County residents reeling. The victims...
London Police Department welcomes new officer
LONDON — The London Police Department welcomed its newest member, Officer Denise Dye, on Monday, October 7th. Officer Dye was sworn in by Mayor Patrick Closser and brings with her a wealth of experience. She earned her Ohio Basic Peace Officer Certification through the Columbus Police Academy and holds a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. Officer Dye is married and...
Cleveland man arrested for April murder
CLEVELAND — Kevin Joiner, 24, of Cleveland, has been arrested and charged with aggravated murder in connection with the killing of Shannon Collins, Cleveland Police announced. Joiner was arraigned Friday morning in Cleveland Municipal Court and is being held in the Cuyahoga County Jail on a $1,000,000 bond. Authorities allege that Joiner "knowingly caused the death of Shannon Collins by...
Yost opposes Columbus City Schools’ effort to dismiss busing lawsuit
COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is urging the Ohio Supreme Court to reject Columbus City Schools' attempt to dismiss the state's lawsuit over the district’s busing failures. While the district recently agreed to provide transportation for around 100 private- and charter-school students who were previously denied, Yost argues this does not address the broader issue. In a memorandum...
Athens County Sheriff’s Office to host 3rd Annual Chili Cook-Off
ATHENS COUNTY — The Athens County Sheriff’s Office will host its 3rd Annual Chili Cook-Off on November 2, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The event will take place at the Athens Walmart, in the lawn and garden center. Participants can enter their chili for $20, while attendees can sample and vote for their favorite chili for $5. Awards...
Oregon Police awarded $963,000 for technology and equipment upgrades
OREGON — The Oregon Police Division has been awarded a $963,000 grant from the Department of Justice's COPS Office Technology and Equipment Program. The grant will be used to enhance the department’s capabilities through cutting-edge technology and specialized training for officers. Joined by U.S. Representative Marcy Kaptur, the Police Division announced the grant yesterday. The funding will support the acquisition...
Ohio mother and daughter honored with award for buckling up, avoiding serious crash
STEUBENVILLE — In a special ceremony Wednesday morning, the Steubenville Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol presented Cierra and Lakin Cologie, a mother and daughter from Jefferson County, with the prestigious #SavedByTheBelt awards. The awards were given in recognition of their decision to wear seat belts, which helped them avoid serious injury or death in a recent car crash....
Groundbreaking ceremony held for new women and children’s hospital in Belpre
BELPRE — Governor Mike DeWine joined healthcare and community leaders on Tuesday to break ground on a new women and children’s hospital at Memorial Health System’s Belpre Medical Campus. The new facility, which will be southeast Ohio's only hospital dedicated to women and children, is expected to significantly improve access to specialized healthcare in the region. “This is a welcome...
