Are you required to go to work in Ohio during a snowstorm?
OHIO — In Ohio, employees are generally expected to report to work even during snowstorms or declared snow emergencies.The state utilizes a three-tiered snow emergency classification system, determined by county sheriffs, to inform residents of road conditions and travel advisories.Level 1: Roads are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Motorists should exercise caution.Level 2: Roads are hazardous, and only those...
Buc-ee’s to open first location in Ohio this year
OHIO — Buc-ee’s, the Texas-based chain known for its massive travel centers and world-famous snacks, is set to open its first Ohio location in Huber Heights, near Dayton.The new store will be located at the intersection of state Route 235 and Interstate 70, making it a convenient stop for travelers and locals alike.A groundbreaking ceremony for the Huber...
Five vehicle crash closes part of I-90 in Ohio
OHIO — A five-vehicle crash early Friday morning temporarily blocked all westbound lanes of I-90 near Dead Man’s Curve in Ohio, causing significant traffic delays.The Ohio Department of Transportation reported the crash at North Marginal Road around 7 a.m.Damaged vehicles were eventually moved to the far right side of the interstate, allowing traffic to pass slowly in the...
Two Ohio Kohl’s stores to close by April 2025
OHIO — Kohl’s Corporation has announced plans to close 27 underperforming stores across the United States, including two locations in Ohio.The affected Ohio stores are in Blue Ash, located at 4150 Hunt Road, and Forest Park in Cincinnati, located at 100 Cincinnati Mills Drive.The closures, scheduled for completion by April 2025, are part of a broader strategy to...
Former Ohio officer sentenced for stealing cocaine from crime scenes
OHIO — A former Columbus, Ohio police officer was sentenced on January 8 in federal court to 50 months in prison for crimes involving cocaine trafficking and money laundering.Joel M. Mefford, 35, of London, Ohio, was a police officer assigned to investigate drug crimes.According to court documents, between February and April 2020, Mefford worked with another officer to...
10 children reported missing in Ohio this week
OHIO — According to information from the Ohio Attorney General’s Office, ten children have been reported missing across Ohio this week.From Sunday, January 5, to Friday, January 10, ten children have gone missing.It’s important to note that the children reported missing are from various areas of Ohio, not just one area or date.Below are the list of...
Police searching for missing 17-year-old in Ohio
OHIO — Authorities are searching for Carly Anne Christen, a 17-year-old girl last seen in Hamilton, Ohio, on January 8, 2025.Carly is described as being 5’9” tall, weighing 150 pounds, with blonde hair and blue eyes.She was last seen wearing a black coat and black leggings.The Butler County Sheriff’s Office is urging anyone with information about Carly’s...
Ohio man arrested following fight at restaurant
OHIO — A New Year's Day altercation at the Omelett Shoppe on East 7th Street resulted in one man being taken into custody by deputies with the Wood County, WV Sheriff’s Department.Deputies responded to a report of a fight at the restaurant and spoke with a witness, who pointed them to a man sitting in a van in the...
Measurable snow to cause difficult travel in Ohio Friday
OHIO — The National Weather Service (NWS) is forecasting snow across Ohio beginning this afternoon and continuing into tonight, with varying accumulation levels depending on the region.According to the NWS in Wilmington, snowfall totals will range from 3 to 4 inches along and west of Interstate 75 to 2 to 3 inches in the Scioto River Valley.The heaviest...
Multiple schools in Ohio closed Friday
OHIO — Winter weather has prompted numerous school closures and delays across Ohio for Friday, January 10, 2025.Below is a summary of the latest updates:Closed Schools:Bishop Flaget Elementary SchoolFranklin Local SchoolsNew Lexington City SchoolsNoble Local SchoolsPioneer CenterWellston City SchoolsAdams Co./Ohio Valley SchoolsBatavia Local SchoolsBethel Tate Local SchoolsBlanchester Local SchoolsBright Local School DistrictClermont Northeastern Local SchoolsGoshen Local SchoolsHamilton City...
