One person found frozen to death in Ohio home
OHIO — Police are investigating after a man was found frozen to death inside a condemned home amid freezing temperatures.Officers responded to a residence at 725 Lincoln Avenue on January 21 after receiving a call about a deceased male, later identified as Daniel Cunningham.According to a police report, a friend had come to check on Cunningham, who had been sick with pneumonia, and...
Federal DEI rollback could impact Ohio schools and universities
OHIO — The U.S. Department of Education’s recent move to eliminate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs could have significant effects on Ohio’s schools and universities.The decision, which follows executive orders from President Donald Trump, aims to remove DEI-related policies, training programs, and funding from federal agencies.Changes at the Federal LevelThe Department of Education has taken several steps...
Teen arrested for shooting at FedEx driver in Tennessee
TENNESSEE — A 17-year-old male wanted for allegedly shooting at a FedEx delivery truck driver in Tennessee during a road rage incident was captured by the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) on January 22.His father was also arrested as an accessory during the fugitive investigation.The incident occurred on December 15, 2024, around 5:20 p.m., when Jackson Police Department (JPD)...
Ohio residents voice concerns over delayed USPS deliveries
OHIO — Ohio residents, have you not received received your mail or packages on time or haven’t received hardly any mail at all from the United States Postal Service recently? You’re not alone.Ohio residents have taken to social media to express frustration over delayed or missing mail deliveries from the U.S. Postal Service (USPS).Many have reported not receiving...
Ohio school closings and delays for Friday
OHIO — The latest school closings and delays in Ohio for Friday, January 24, may be viewed below.Morgan Local Schools will operate on a two-hour delay due to current conditions.The delay affects all schools within the district, with buses running on a modified schedule.Parents and students are advised to plan accordingly and check for further updates from...
Two people dead following head-on collision in Ohio
OHIO — Two drivers were killed in a head-on crash Wednesday night in Warren County, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.The crash occurred around 9:30 p.m. on Ohio Route 63 near Ohio Route 741.A preliminary investigation determined that a 2012 Mercedes S550 sedan traveling eastbound crossed the center line and struck a westbound 2009 Kia Sedona minivan...
Ohio pastor found guilty of fire code violations for using church as shelter
OHIO — A municipal judge in northwest Ohio has found Pastor Chris Avell of Dad’s Place Church guilty of criminal charges for failing to comply with the city’s fire code after he opened his church as an overnight refuge for homeless individuals.Judge Kent North’s ruling, issued Tuesday, could result in Avell facing a $200 fine and up to 60...
12 inches of snow possible in parts of Michigan Friday
MICHIGAN — The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Kalkaska and eastern Grand Traverse counties, in effect until 7 a.m. Friday.Heavy snowfall is expected to continue, with an additional 4 to 8 inches forecasted.Since Thursday morning, total snow accumulation has ranged between 6 and 12 inches, with some areas—especially in Kalkaska County—seeing even higher amounts.The storm is expected to create hazardous...
One person indicted for Ohio murder
OHIO — A Cuyahoga County Grand Jury has indicted a Cleveland man in connection with the murder of 29-year-old Matthew Cooper.Richard Marshall, 43, faces multiple charges, including murder, felonious assault, having weapons while under disability, tampering with evidence, and offenses against a human corpse.According to Cleveland police, Cooper was shot on Jan. 12 in the area of West 81st...
$1 million lottery ticket winner sold in Ohio
OHIO — A Canton couple has struck it big, winning the $1 million top prize on the Ohio Lottery’s VIP Millions scratch-off ticket.Solomon and Nicole purchased their winning ticket at R & J Marathon, located at 2201 9th St SW in Canton.They chose the cash option, which amounts to $500,000.After mandatory federal and state taxes totaling 28 percent, they...
