ICE confirms two arrests in Columbus following reports of increased enforcement activity
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Immigration and Customs Enforcement has confirmed two arrests in Columbus after social media posts and city leaders raised concerns about a possible increase in ICE activity across the city. City officials told ABC6 News they were aware of what they described as an uptick in...
Lancaster County man accused of abducting infant girl captured in Ohio: reports
A Lancaster County man accused last month of attacking a pregnant woman and taking her 6-month-old daughter has been arrested in Ohio, according to local news reports. Pedro Vega-Rivera, 31, of Columbia, has been on the run since Nov. 12, when he took the baby after fleeing a tattoo shop in the first block of...
PA man suspected of kidnapping infant arrested in Ohio
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — York Police Captain Daniel Lentz confirmed Friday that 31-year-old Pedro Luis Vega-Rivera, who allegedly kidnapped a then-6-month-old girl in November, has been arrested in Columbus, Ohio. Authorities safely located the missing girl a day after she was taken on November 14th in Duncansville....
8 Old-School Ohio Bowling Alleys That Are History (And 5 You Can Still Visit)
Ohio has a rich bowling history that stretches back decades, with countless neighborhood lanes once serving as gathering spots for families and league nights. Many of these classic alleys have vanished over the years, demolished or lost to fires, leaving only memories behind. But a handful of vintage bowling centers...
Ohio may force Walmart and Costco to take cash again
Ohio is moving to put paper money back at the center of the checkout line, even as big-box chains race toward tap-and-go payments and cashierless lanes. Lawmakers are weighing a proposal that would require retailers like Walmart and Costco to once again guarantee a cash option at the register, reshaping how shoppers...
These Ohio towns still use traffic cameras: Here’s how much they made in a...
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Traffic cameras have earned a bad reputation, at least among the drivers who are caught by them. But communities across Ohio are still using them and raking in fines. Even under statewide laws meant to strip the profit out of automated ticketing, 15 communities still use...
Michigan Doesn’t Know How To Lose With Grace #shorts
An Ohio State fan claims Michigan fans are jealous. They say Buckeye Nation is everywhere, unlike Michigan. Plus, if it weren't for that head start, what would they be? #OhioState #BuckeyeNation #Michigan #CollegeFootball #Rivalry.
Three children arrested after stealing vehicle, leading police on chase in Ohio
OHIO — Three children were taken into custody after allegedly stealing a car, leading police on a short pursuit, and crashing into a home in Newburgh Heights, according to authorities. Police said officers began pursuing the vehicle on Harvard Avenue as it crossed the Denison Bridge. The chase ended a short time...
Columbus Man Sentenced To Prison For Role In ‘third World Mob’ Drug-trafficking Street Gang
A member of a deadly street gang will spend nearly two decades in prison. Teddy Asefa, 37, of Columbus, was sentenced to 17 1/2 years in prison on Tuesday after pleading guilty to narcotics trafficking and wire fraud charges, according to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Ohio. Asefa...
Franklin County, OH – Police Activity Report: Sheriff Conducts Drug Search Near Weinland Park...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Columbus, OH – Residents near Weinland Park may notice an increased law enforcement presence Wednesday as the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office conducts a narcotics-related search at a residence in the area....
