One person injured following stabbing in Ohio
OHIO — A 38-year-old man was injured in a stabbing early Thursday morning in Dayton.Police and medics responded to reports of a stabbing around 3:15 a.m. in the 1800 block of Emerson Avenue.Upon arrival, officers found the man with injuries he said occurred during an assault at another location, according to a Dayton Police spokesperson.The victim was transported...
Former Ohio teacher sentenced for crime involving student
OHIO — Louis Cirino, a 41-year-old former Ohio high school teacher and football coach, was sentenced Friday in Geauga County to six months in jail and two years of probation for having a relationship with a student.Cirino pleaded guilty in November to one count of gross sexual imposition related to a relationship with a minor student between December 2009...
Police searching for missing teen in Ohio
OHIO — Authorities are seeking the public’s help in locating 17-year-old Milan Miyan Sullivan, who has been reported missing from Columbus, Ohio.Milan was last seen on December 11, 2024, in Columbus.She is described as a Black female, standing 5 feet 6 inches tall, and weighing 180 pounds. She has brown hair, brown eyes, and a pierced nose.Anyone with...
Ohio man, 28, dead following vehicle crash
OHIO — A 28-year-old man from Frankfort was killed in a single-vehicle crash early Friday morning, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP).The incident occurred just before 2:10 a.m. on Norman Hill Road. Authorities say Kyler Mootz was driving a 2002 Ford F-350 northbound when his vehicle veered off the left side of the road.The truck struck...
Two retail chains announce closure of all Ohio stores
OHIO — Ohio is set to feel the impact of two major retail closures, with Party City and Big Lots announcing plans to shut down all their stores nationwide.Party City, known for its party supplies and seasonal decorations, is ending nearly 40 years of business.The New Jersey-based retailer had struggled under a $1.7 billion debt load, prompting it...
Ohio man sentenced for unemployment, bank fraud
OHIO — Darmani Hawkins, 21, of Aurora, has been sentenced to 60 months in federal prison for his role in two separate fraud schemes that targeted COVID-19-era unemployment benefits and the U.S. Postal Service.U.S. District Judge Donald Nugent handed down the sentence after Hawkins pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and mail fraud, conspiracy to commit...
Police searching for missing teen in Ohio
OHIO — Authorities are asking for the public's assistance in locating Deniro Emanuel Lewis, a 16-year-old boy who has been missing since December 13, 2024.Deniro was last seen in Cleveland wearing a gray hoodie and sweatpants.He is described as a Black male, standing 6 feet tall and weighing approximately 145 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.The Cleveland...
Measurable snow possible for parts of Ohio next week
OHIO — 2025 is set to begin with multiple rounds of snow in Ohio next week.According to the latest AccuWeather forecast, multiple areas of Ohio will see snow next week.In Ashtabula, snow is predicted each day from January 1st all the way to mid-January.Total snowfall accumulation is forecasted at over a foot for Ashtabula from Jan 1 to Jan...
Ohio corrections officer dead following assault by inmate
OHIO — A corrections officer at Ross Correctional Institution was killed on Christmas morning after being assaulted by an inmate, according to the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC).The officer, identified as Andrew Lansing, was a long-time employee of the institution and highly respected by his colleagues.The inmate accused of the assault has been transferred to the...
Ohio man, 29, dead following house fire
OHIO — A tragic house fire on Christmas Eve claimed the life of a 29-year-old man and left three others narrowly escaping with their lives.The fire broke out around 3 a.m. at a small single-family home on Brandston Avenue in Elyria, devastating the property and causing extensive damage to two neighboring houses.When firefighters arrived, they were met with...
