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Ohio mother and daughter honored with award for buckling up, avoiding serious crash

STEUBENVILLE — In a special ceremony Wednesday morning, the Steubenville Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol presented Cierra and Lakin Cologie, a mother and daughter from Jefferson County, with the prestigious #SavedByTheBelt awards. The awards were given in recognition…

Groundbreaking ceremony held for new women and children’s hospital in Belpre

BELPRE — Governor Mike DeWine joined healthcare and community leaders on Tuesday to break ground on a new women and children’s hospital at Memorial Health System’s Belpre Medical Campus. The new facility, which will be southeast Ohio’s only hospital dedicated…

Human remains found during investigation in Lancaster, local woman arrested

LANCASTER — On October 9, 2024, the Lancaster Police Department’s Detective Bureau, while investigating a missing persons case, executed a search warrant at a residence in the 300 block of Lynwood Lane. During the search, detectives discovered human remains inside…

Drivers urged to slow down after driver stopped for 136 MPH speed in Wood County

WOOD COUNTY — Over the weekend, an Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper from the Bowling Green Post pulled over a vehicle traveling at 136 miles per hour in a 70 mph zone on I-75 in Wood County. The incident highlights…

Police searching for missing man in Ashville

ASHVILLE, OH — Authorities are seeking public assistance in locating Norris Virgil Johnson, who was reported missing from his home in Ashville, Ohio. Johnson, who also goes by the name “Virgil,” was last seen between 2:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m….

Officials searching for missing Cane Corso puppy in Richland County

RICHLAND COUNTY — The Richland County Dog Warden’s Office is actively searching for a 9-month-old Cane Corso/Presa Canario puppy that is currently loose in the area. Residents are urged to refrain from chasing or approaching the dog if they spot…

Cleveland Heights man tries to fight two juveniles at mall

BEACHWOOD — A confrontation at Beachwood Place mall on October 6 resulted in the arrest of a Cleveland Heights man after a dispute involving two teenagers in the food court. According to Beachwood Police, they were called to the mall…

$885,000 awarded to demolish Norwood Inn in Boston Heights

BOSTON HEIGHTS — The Village of Boston Heights has been awarded $885,000 through the Ohio Demolition and Site Revitalization Program for the abatement and demolition of the deteriorating Norwood Inn on Dean Memorial Parkway, State Rep. Bill Roemer (R-Richfield) and…

Spirit Halloween to open Spirit Christmas stores for 2024 holiday season

This fall, Spirit Halloween is transforming some of its locations into ‘Spirit Christmas’ stores, bringing a fresh twist to the holiday shopping experience. Known for its extensive array of Halloween costumes and décor, Spirit Halloween is now venturing into the…

Summit County officials address skyrocketing property taxes

COLUMBUS — State lawmakers and local officials in Summit County are calling for action to address rising property taxes across Ohio. At a press conference on Wednesday, State Reps. Casey Weinstein (D-Hudson) and Veronica Sims (D-Akron), alongside Cuyahoga Falls City…