Man who took Hall County girl to Ohio sentenced to life in prison, prosecutors...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A man charged with taking a Hall County girl to his home in Ohio has been sentenced to life in prison, according to prosecutors in Ohio. Prosecutors in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, said Antonio Agustin-Ailon, 34, took the girl from Gainesville to his home in Tuscarawas County, Ohio....
One person found dead on porch in Ohio
OHIO — Authorities are investigating after a man was found shot to death on the front porch of a home early Tuesday morning. Cleveland police responded to a residence on Dove Avenue around 1:30 a.m., where they discovered a man in his 30s with fatal gunshot wounds. Cleveland EMS pronounced him dead at the scene. […]...
10 Iconic Foods Every Ohio Kid Loved In The ’80s
Ohio kids in the ’80s had a golden era of snacks. The flavors were richer, the portions were bigger, and no one worried about sugar or calories. Every bite felt like a small celebration of the state’s love for comfort food, with some treats so unforgettable they still hold a special place in hearts today. Let’s take...
Ohio bill would mandate daily Pledge of Allegiance in public schools
A bipartisan bill pending in the Ohio House would require public schools to pick a daily time to recite the pledge of allegiance in a bid to instill patriotism in Ohio youth. The bill, House Bill 117, would retract current law, which allows individual school districts to draw their own policies on when, and how...
5 ambulatory surgery centers in central Ohio make list of best outpatient centers
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Central Ohio surgery centers are earning high marks in a U.S. News & World Report list that showcases the best ambulatory surgery centers in the nation. Ambulatory surgery centers, or ASCs, for short, provide same-day surgical care for procedures including colonoscopies, hip or knee replacements....
Fair Housing Grant cancellations
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Amid a nationwide housing crisis, both DOGE and the Department of Housing and Urban Development have cut critical service for thousands of local residents. “We are still open. We’re still receiving complaints of housing discrimination,” George Thomas, the CEO of the Fair Housing Center, said....
One person injured in north Toledo shooting
TOLEDO, Ohio — One person was hospitalized with injuries after a shooting Monday night in north Toledo, according to police. The condition of the victim, who police said is a man in his 20s, is not known at this time. A Toledo police sergeant did not say if there are any suspects or if anyone was taken into custody.
Three hospitalized following crash on Dorr St.
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Three people were hospitalized following a crash in Toledo Tuesday morning. The crash occurred around 10:18 a.m. on Dorr Street near St. Andrews Road. Toledo police say it appears a blue car was headed westbound on Dorr Street in the left turn lane when it collided head-on with a white car.
Man convicted in hit-and-run that killed 86-year-old woman in central Toledo
TOLEDO, Ohio — A Holland man was convicted Monday in an October hit-and-run crash that killed an 86-year-old woman in central Toledo. Antonio Lockett, 45, withdrew his previous plea of not guilty in Lucas County Common Pleas Court and pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated vehicular homicide and one count of...
Toledo man calling for change after scooter crash at downtown intersection
TOLEDO, Ohio — Pedestrians have been impacted by the Cherry Street and Summit Street construction, but one Toledo man voiced his concerns over another intersection just a few blocks away. Ron Capparelli was traveling through the intersection of Cherry Street and Erie Street on his scooter Friday, when he...