One person dead after train strikes vehicle in Ohio
OHIO — The Cleveland Division of Police Accident Investigation Unit is investigating a fatal crash between a train and a vehicle that occurred early Saturday morning, killing a 22-year-old man. According to a release from Cleveland Police, the crash happened around 6:02 a.m. when a 2024 Volkswagen SUV was stopped on...
Columbus Zoo announces name of baby bonobo
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium announced the name of a baby bonobo that was recently born. The zoo named the bonobo Winstel in honor of Don Winstel, a beloved zoo member for more than 36 years. According to a social media post from the zoo, Don...
Blendon Township police face layoffs if levy fails in November
BLENDON TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WSYX) — The Blendon Township Police Department is warning of potential layoffs if a proposed levy on the November ballot does not pass. Police Chief John Belford cited "crime creep" from neighboring areas, a growing population, and increased competition for police jobs as factors straining the...
10 Ohio BBQ Joints That Locals Say Outdo The Big Chains Every Time
I used to think all BBQ was the same: smoky, messy, and probably shipped frozen. I went to the big national chains because they were easy and safe. Then I moved to Ohio. My neighbor, Frank, looked horrified when I mentioned the neon-sign rib place. Frank sat me down and explained that true barbecue demands a...
Check your tickets! Winning Powerball ticket sold in Ohio
Check your tickets! A winning Powerball ticket was sold in Ohio!
End-of-October deals launch Big Lots comeback: See all 28 Ohio stores reopened
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Big Lots is closing out October with storewide savings and a grand reopening celebration at dozens of locations across Ohio. The retailer’s comeback, led by North Carolina-based Variety Wholesalers, follows the acquisition of more than 200 Big Lots stores and the brand’s intellectual property...
Educator, who bIamed the chiId she was responsibIe for, suggesting that the 15-year-oId heId...
Ohio – An Ohio woman was ordered to spend the next decade in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of unIawfuI se-ual contact with a minor and two counts of se-ual battery. The charges stemmed from her se-ual relationship with a 15-year-oId boy who had been placed in her legal custody.
‘No Kings’ Protestors Return To Statehouse
Saturday afternoon, Jim Sweeney—owner of Sweeney’s Walnut Street Tavern—constructed a sign in the alley behind his bar with duct tape and a staple gun. Earlier in the week, Sweeney invited regulars to meet at the Franklinton bar to prepare their signs and costumes for the October 18 No Kings rally at the Ohio...
Eight Ohio suspects accused in Medicaid fraud include $100,000 in losses
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has secured seven indictments throughout the state against insurance agents, including several from central Ohio, who are accused of fraud. According to a news release, seven people and one business are alleged to have submitted false claims with respect to...
Three people injured following stabbing incident in Ohio
OHIO — Three people were hospitalized following a series of assaults and stabbings in Harrison Township early Sunday morning, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to reports of an assault around 2:30 a.m. in the 5000 block of Northcutt Place. When they arrived, they found a woman...
