Several inches of snow expected in Ohio Friday
OHIO — The National Weather Service in Wilmington, OH, has issued a snowfall forecast for Friday, with snow expected to move into the area during the afternoon and evening hours.Residents in the Tri-State region can anticipate snowfall accumulations of 3 to 4 inches, while central Ohio is expected to see slightly lower totals of 2 to 3 inches.The...
Ohio Gov. DeWine signs bill allowing departments to charge for body cam footage
OHIO — Minority Leader Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) has sharply criticized Governor Mike DeWine for failing to veto a provision in House Bill 315 that would allow police departments to charge up to $75 per hour for video records, including body cam, dash cam, and jail security footage, in response to public records requests.“I have nothing but respect for...
17-year-old reported missing in Ohio
OHIO — Authorities are seeking the public's assistance in locating 17-year-old Javon Markeese Johnson, who was last seen on January 5, 2025.Javon was last spotted in Trotwood wearing a navy coat and gray sweatpants.Javon is described as 6 feet 2 inches tall, weighing 160 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.He is identified as Black and was...
Ohio students could have longer school year due to snow days
OHIO — Ohio students may be enjoying the multiple snow days already called this year, but too many will require students to go to school longer.Ohio schools no longer operate under a fixed number of calamity days. Instead, traditional school districts, joint vocational school districts, and chartered nonpublic schools must meet state-mandated minimum instructional hours.If closures due...
83-year-old Ohio man dead due to hypothermia from snow
OHIO — An 83-year-old Cincinnati man has died from suspected hypothermia following a severe winter storm that brought heavy snowfall to southern Ohio earlier this week.According to a report from the Hamilton County Coroner’s Office, neighbors discovered the man unresponsive and cold to the touch on his front porch Tuesday.Acting quickly, they transported him to the Lincoln Heights...
Ohio man arrested following shooting incident
OHIO — A Vinton man was arrested Wednesday after allegedly firing multiple gunshots at a residence on Keystone Road, Gallia County Sheriff Matt Champlin reported.According to Champlin, the Gallia County 9-1-1 Center received a call at approximately 11:09 a.m. from a resident who reported that a man, identified as “Rick Burgett,” had stopped in front of their home and...
Ohio man arrested for pointing gun at another driver
OHIO — A Toledo, Ohio man was arrested Wednesday after allegedly brandishing a handgun during a road rage incident on Interstate 75, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.The incident began around 4:30 p.m. on northbound I-75 near the I-275/75 split in Frenchtown Township, just north of Monroe.A 911 caller reported that the driver of a black Chevrolet...
Measurable snow expected in Ohio this weekend
OHIO — Another round of winter weather is set to sweep through Ohio this weekend, bringing measurable snowfall and frigid temperatures.The storm is forecast to begin Friday, January 10, and continue into Saturday, January 11.Cincinnati and Columbus could see 1-3 inches of snow, while Cleveland, Dayton, and Toledo are expected to receive 1-2 inches.Temperatures will remain cold, with...
$100,000 lottery ticket winner sold in Ohio
OHIO — A lucky lottery player has claimed a $100,000 top prize from the Ohio Lottery’s Bingo Times 25 scratch-off game.The winning ticket was purchased at Speedway #3362, located at 4111 E. Lincoln St. in East Canton.After mandatory state and federal tax deductions totaling 28%, the winner will take home approximately $72,000.Bingo Times 25 is a $5 scratch-off game that features a...
Multiple school districts in Ohio closed Thursday
OHIO — Numerous schools across Ohio have announced closures and delays due to inclement weather and other factors.Below is the list of affected schools:Closures:Bishop Flaget Elementary SchoolEarth Temple (closed until Wednesday)Morgan Local SchoolsNoble Local SchoolsParamount Beauty AcademyPioneer CenterRoss County Christian AcademyTri-County Career CenterVinton County Local SchoolsWellston City SchoolsDayton Public SchoolsDayton SMART ElementaryHorizon Science Academies (Downtown, Elementary, and High School)Imagine Schools-DaytonRichard...
