Ohio medical board suspends neurosurgeon’s license after patient deaths
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The medical license of a central Ohio neurosurgeon has been suspended after multiple patients died in his care. The State Medical Board of Ohio suspended Dr. Jeffrey Hatef Jr.’s medical license Feb. 12. According to a notice sent by the State Medical Board, Hatef performed surgeries that were...
One person dead following two-vehicle crash in Ohio
OHIO — Authorities have released more details about a fatal two-car crash that claimed the life of an 18-year-old man and injured another driver on Wednesday. The Ohio State Highway Patrol identified the victim as Logan Alexander Etterling, 18, of Portsmouth. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash occurred...
Employees at Ohio hospital voicing concerns over health insurance coverage
BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) — Multiple employees at East Ohio Regional Hospital have reached out to 7News expressing concerns about the status of their health insurance. A number of employees said they received an email update from EORH Chief Operating Officer Julie Ross pertaining to the issue. The email, shown to...
Ohio lawmakers visit inmate accused in Christmas-Day killing of corrections officer
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Concerns for his safety prompted state lawmakers to visit an inmate now housed at the Ohio Penitentiary in Youngstown after he was accused of killing a corrections officer in Chillicothe on Christmas Day. "It was an event where a person just decided to kill another...
Kirkland’s Home to close 19 unprofitable stores. Is Ohio affected? See Ohio locations
As Ohio-based companies Joann Fabrics and Big Lots deal with store closures, another according national retailer is joining the crowd. According to a report by The Street , the home decor and houseware retailer Kirkland's Home plans to close their unprofitable stores. Which Kirkland's Home stores will close?...
New Ohio bills vow property tax relief for seniors, veterans
A new Senate bill from a Northeast Ohio lawmaker proposes freezing property tax increases indefinitely on homes that are seniors' primary residences.
Soulful Praise gospel event Sunday at Toledo church
In celebration of Black History Month, a gospel concert and pop-up health event will be held Sunday at Friendship Baptist Church. The second-annual day of festivities is presented by the University of Toledo office of multicultural student success, UT’s gospel choir, and the music ministry of Friendship Baptist...
I-75 crash limits northbound traffic at state line
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Northbound traffic on Interstate 75 was slowed Thursday morning due to a crash about two miles north of the Ohio/Michigan border. According to Erie Police, the crash involved three vehicles, including a semi. One person was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. This is an...
Developer hoping to put another drive-thru near Executive Parkway Culver’s in Toledo
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - City leaders say they don’t want quiet Executive Parkway in Toledo to become like busy Secor Road. Culver’s moved into that intersection in 2023. Another restaurant is hoping to build next door, but leaders say they don’t want commercial businesses to keep creeping down into Executive Parkway.
Suspect arrested, accused of fleeing and ramming police vehicles in east Toledo Wednesday
TOLEDO, Ohio — Police officers pursued a suspect in a vehicle through east Toledo Wednesday afternoon, in an incident that resulted in an arrest. According to Toledo police, the chase began when a suspect in a vehicle fled Metroparks park rangers around 1:15 p.m. after rangers attempted a traffic stop in east Toledo....
