One person dead following head-on vehicle crash in Ohio
OHIO — A tragic collision resulting in the death of an Indiana man on State Route 707 marked Mercer County's first fatal crash of 2025.The Mercer County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene around 5:49 p.m. Tuesday, where a 2011 Chevrolet passenger van and a semi-tractor trailer collided west of Wabash Road.According to deputies, 47-year-old Anthony G. Cole of...
Ohio man sentenced to prison for selling firearms without license
OHIO — A Cleveland man has been sentenced to 33 months in federal prison for illegally reselling firearms and lying on federal paperwork.U.S. District Judge Dan Polster handed down the sentence to Richard Seawright, 28, after he pled guilty to reselling firearms without a federal license and falsifying documents to conceal his intentions.According to court records, Seawright legally...
Governor DeWine launches Missing Persons Working Group
OHIO — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has announced the formation of a new Missing Persons Working Group aimed at improving how missing persons cases are investigated across the state.The group will focus on reviewing Ohio’s resources and processes for handling cases involving both adults and juveniles, including the use of databases, law enforcement training, and investigative practices.“Every life...
17-year-old reported missing in Ohio
OHIO — Authorities in Norwood are asking for the public's assistance in locating Ally Nicole Schmidt, a 17-year-old who has been missing since January 6, 2025.Ally was last seen in Norwood wearing a red jacket and jeans.She is described as a White female, 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighing 160 pounds, with blonde hair and hazel eyes.The Norwood...
Vehicle crash closes I-71 in Ohio
OHIO — Motorists in Cleveland are facing significant delays due to a crash on I-71 North.The Ohio Department of Transportation reports that all lanes are currently blocked just beyond US-42/Pearl Road, Fulton Road, and West 25th Street.Drivers are urged to find alternate routes as crews work to clear the scene.No timeline has been provided for when the...
Additional school districts in Ohio announce closures for Wednesday
OHIO — Schools across Ohio have announced closures and delays for today, impacting several districts and educational institutions.Below is a summary of the affected schools by county:Tuscarawas CountyApplied Behavioral Connections (New Philadelphia): Delayed 2 hoursBuckeye Career Center: ClosedClaymont City Schools: ClosedGaraway Local Schools: ClosedIndian Valley Local Schools: ClosedNew Philadelphia City Schools: Delayed 2 hoursNewcomerstown Ex. Village Schools: ClosedTuscarawas...
15 inches of snow expected in parts of Pennsylvania Wednesday
PENNSYLVANIA — Northwestern Pennsylvania is facing severe winter conditions as subzero wind chills and heavy lake-effect snow impact the region.The National Weather Service reports that wind chill values this morning have dropped below zero, with Erie experiencing lows around -5°F to -7°F.These dangerously cold temperatures are expected to persist through Wednesday night.Lake-effect snow will bring significant accumulation,...
Eight inches of snow expected in parts of Ohio Wednesday
OHIO — Northeast Ohio is bracing for a winter blast as subzero wind chills and lake-effect snow impact the region.According to the National Weather Service in Cleveland, temperatures across the area dropped below zero this morning, with wind chill values reaching as low as -5°F to -7°F in Cleveland, Akron, and Ashtabula.These frigid conditions are expected to...
School districts in Ohio announce closures for Wednesday
OHIO — Several Ohio schools have announced closures and delays for Wednesday, January 15, due to various circumstances, including water issues and inclement weather.The following schools will be closed:Franklinton High SchoolRidgewood Local SchoolsConstellation Schools: Lorain Community Elementary and Middle Schools are affected by water outages.Dayton Public Schools will have a remote learning day.Several districts have announced delays of two...
$100,000 lottery ticket winner sold in Ohio
OHIO — A lucky lottery player has won $100,000 playing the Ohio Lottery’s Winter Fun scratch-off game.The winning ticket was purchased at Sharon Square Wine Shop, located at 5590 N. High St. in Worthington.After mandatory state and federal taxes, which total 28%, the winner will take home approximately $72,000.Winter Fun is a $10 scratch-off game with a top prize of $500,000.As...
