Power outages in Northeast Ohio: 2K in Cuyahoga; 1.7K in Erie
As strong wind gusts as high as 60 mph buffeted Northeast Ohio on Friday, March 13, thousands of FirstEnergy customers lost power.
East Main Heist: Columbus Cops Hunt Red-Beanie Bank Bandit
A bank robber in torn jeans and a bright red beanie is keeping Columbus detectives busy after a March 2 holdup in the 2800 block of East Main Street, and investigators are now turning to the public for help putting a name to the face. According to Columbus police, the...
When To Cut Back Ornamental Grasses In Ohio (And How Short To Go)
By late winter, ornamental grasses across Ohio start to look rough. Tall plumes fade, stems lean in every direction, and clumps that looked beautiful in December suddenly feel messy and tired. Many gardeners reach for the pruners right away. That quick cleanup can cause problems. Cut ornamental grasses too early...
9 Fast-Growing Plants For Backyard Privacy In Ohio
One summer of growth can completely change how private your backyard feels. A bare fence line turns into a leafy wall. Curious neighbors fade from view. The yard suddenly feels calmer and more secluded. Many Ohio homeowners want that kind of privacy, yet slow growing plants test patience. Some hedges...
Columbus Suspect In Mifflin Cop Shootout Faces Judge After Manhunt Drama
A Columbus-area man accused of opening fire on two Mifflin Township police officers last spring is set to return to Franklin County court Thursday, nearly a year after a traffic stop turned into what investigators describe as a roadside gun battle and a multi-day manhunt that ended in a tense standoff in Obetz.
84-year-old Columbus woman killed in crash with dump truck on I-270
An elderly Columbus woman has been identified as the driver killed after her car was hit by a dump truck that lost its tire on Interstate 270. Reva Greer, 84, died in the March 10 crash, according to a Franklin County Sheriff's Office crash report. She was on I-270 West just west of U.S. 62 in Jackson Township in her...
Thousands without power in Ohio
OHIO — Nearly 28,000 homes and businesses across Ohio are without electricity Friday morning, according to data from PowerOutage.us. The outage tracking service reported 27,682 customers without power out of more than 5.3 million customers monitored statewide, representing about 0.52% of customers. Ohio currently has...
This Unassuming Ohio Restaurant Serves A Traditional Amish Dish You Won’t Find Anywhere Else
In a world of chain restaurants serving the same menu from coast to coast, Mrs. Yoder’s Kitchen in Mt. Hope, Ohio stands out by serving authentic Amish dishes that you simply can’t find anywhere else. Step inside this humble establishment and prepare to taste traditions that have been...
One person dead following vehicle crash in Ohio
OHIO — One person was killed and another seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash Thursday night in Fairfield County. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred shortly after 9 p.m. on Pleasantville Road near State Route 158 in Greenfield Township. Troopers said an SUV traveling eastbound collided...
10 Medicaid Providers Face $578,000 Fraud Charges
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has filed indictments accusing 10 Medicaid providers of stealing a combined $578,000 from the government health-care program for the needy, with one of the defendants’ alone accounts for nearly $400,000 of the alleged fraud. The accused include Damona Lee, Shawuan Telfair, Ashley...
