Multiple school districts in Ohio closed Wednesday
OHIO — Numerous schools across Ohio have announced closures due to inclement weather.Many districts, private schools, and colleges will remain closed on Wednesday, affecting students and staff statewide.Summit CountyAkron Public SchoolsBarberton City SchoolsCopley-Fairlawn City SchoolsHudson City SchoolsNordonia Hills City SchoolsSpringfield Local SchoolsSt. Vincent-St. Mary High School (Tuesday and Wednesday)Cuyahoga CountyBay Village City SchoolsBeachwood City SchoolsBedford City SchoolsBrecksville-Broadview Heights...
16 children reported missing in Ohio last week
OHIO — Between January 12 and January 18, a total of 16 children were reported missing across Ohio, according to the Ohio Attorney General’s Office.The missing children come from various towns and cities throughout the state, with no indication that the cases are connected to a single incident or location.Authorities continue to investigate each case, urging the public...
Winner: $50,000 Powerball ticket sold in Ohio
OHIO — A lucky Ohio Lottery player won $50,000 in the Powerball drawing on Saturday, January 18.The winning ticket was purchased at Johnny Malloy’s, located at 1038 North Court Street in Medina.The player, who selected their own numbers, matched four of the five white balls plus the Powerball to secure the prize.The winning numbers for the drawing were...
Ohio man sentenced to over five years for COVID-19 relief fraud
OHIO — A Cincinnati man has been sentenced to more than five years in federal prison for orchestrating a multi-million-dollar COVID-19 relief fraud scheme.Joseph Lentine III, 55, was sentenced to 63 months in prison by U.S. District Court Judge Jeffery P. Hopkins for his role in the scheme, which involved fraudulent loan applications and misuse of pandemic relief funds.According...
One person dead following crash on Ohio interstate
OHIO — A 19-year-old from Avon Lake was killed in a crash on Interstate 71 early Tuesday morning, according to the Hamilton County Coroner’s Office and Montgomery police.The victim, identified as Nicholas James Perry, died after his vehicle crashed into a guardrail at 1:39 a.m., Montgomery Police Sgt. Ken Bertz said.Perry was pronounced dead at the scene.The crash...
One person arrested in Ohio for murder of grandmother
OHIO — The U.S. Marshals-led Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) arrested 23-year-old Amin Walker today.Walker was wanted by the Cleveland Heights Police Department for aggravated murder and aggravated robbery in connection with a fatal shooting earlier this month.According to the Cleveland Heights Police Department, officers responded to a residence in the 3500 block of Randolph Road...
One person dead following vehicle crash in Ohio
OHIO — A 27-year-old man was killed in a single-car crash Sunday afternoon, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.Troopers said Ryan Tinkham, of Wakeman, was driving south on Bellamy Road near State Route 113 around 2:15 p.m. when his vehicle veered off the left side of the road.His car then went into a ditch and overturned.Authorities reported...
Multiple schools in Ohio announce closures for Tuesday
OHIO — Several schools across Ohio have announced closures for Tuesday, affecting institutions in multiple counties. Some districts, including Akron Public Schools and Bay Village City Schools, have extended closures through Wednesday.In Summit County, Akron Preparatory School, Arlington Christian Academy, Case Preparatory Academy, Cuyahoga Falls City Schools, Imagine Akron Academy, Imagine Leadership Academy, Nordonia Hills City Schools, Norton City...
13-year-old reported missing in Ohio
OHIO — Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating Ohio 13-year-old Terry Lee Jones, who has been missing since January 10, 2025.Jones was last seen in Cincinnati wearing a blue jogging suit.He is described as a Black male, 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighing 130 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.Police are urging anyone with...
One person dead following crash involving Ohio school bus
OHIO — A head-on crash involving a school bus left one person dead and two others injured Sunday night, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP).State troopers from the Wilmington Post responded to reports of a crash on State Route 32 at Stieman Road just before 7:40 p.m.Upon arrival, authorities determined that a Mazda had crossed the...
