Ohio man pleads guilty to strangling ex-girlfriend during beach trip
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (Court TV) — An Ohio man was sentenced to 45 years in prison for the murder of his ex-girlfriend. Before his trial began Monday, Blake Linkous pleaded guilty to killing 18-year-old Natalie Martin while on a trip to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The teens were on a group trip celebrating their...
One person dead following UTV crash in Ohio
OHIO — The Ohio State Highway Patrol in Steubenville is investigating a fatal utility terrain vehicle (UTV) crash that occurred on State Route 342 in Freeport Township, Harrison County. According to officials, the crash happened on February 28 at approximately 10:09 p.m. when the UTV left the roadway, overcorrected,...
Top 25 Public Golf Courses in Ohio – Golfers’ Choice 2025
GolfPass releases a Top 25 Public Golf Courses in Ohio every March thanks to YOU. We create our annual Golfers' Choice lists by curating the reviews submitted by everyday golfers. We use GolfPass' Ratings Index logic that weights newer reviews and combine it with a course's subcategory averages. Each course...
Ohio courthouse bans ICE arrests, deportations on courthouse grounds
OHIO — The Franklin County Court of Common Pleas has implemented new rules prohibiting civil arrests and deportations on courthouse grounds without a judicial warrant. The court adopted two emergency rules on Friday in response to a recent increase in civil immigration enforcement actions near the courthouse. Over...
Steel manufacturer shutting down Cleveland plant
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Worthington Steel has announced plans to permanently close its Cleveland manufacturing facility, resulting in the loss of 55 jobs. The Columbus-based company notified state workforce officials Feb. 27, indicating that operations will wind down starting April 30, with a final closure date of May 31...
Rep. McNally reintroduces bill that aims to benefit Ohio families making less than $65k...
Ohio Representatives Lauren McNally of Youngstown and Crystal Lett of Columbus have reintroduced the Thriving Families Tax Credit to Ohio legislation which aims to help middle to low-income families in the state. "Ohio families are asking for help, and the Thriving Families Tax Credit sends a strong message that we...
Man to be Returned to Ohio to Face Double Homicide Charges
32 year-old Andrew I. Griffin will be returning home to Ohio to face murder charges. On February 18, Griffin was arrested at the Hilo Home Depot on an outstanding no bail warrant for two counts of Aggravated Murder in relation to the September 2021 deaths of Thomas Steed Strussion and Angela Jo Strussion.
Hateful message left on restaurant receipt results in outpouring of support
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The public is rallying behind a central Ohio Mexican restaurant after a customer left a hateful message instead of a tip. The message was left on a receipt and referred to the rising tensions nationwide surrounding immigration. A server at the restaurant posted a picture of the receipt on...
Four of Ohio’s favorite buffets
Can’t decide what to have for dinner tonight? Then head to one of Ohio’s buffet restaurants, where you can sample a variety of dishes, from hearty entrees to homemade sides. The eateries include:
Surprising number of Ohioans continue to renew concealed carry permits even though it’s no...
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) -Today, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost released the 2024 Conceal Carry Report, showing thousands are still getting permits to carry concealed handguns. The rules changes in Ohio in June of 2022, no longer requiring a permit to carry a handgun in the state, but the permit and license process...