ODNR employee used state time for second job: Report
An attorney working for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources was found to be using his state laptop and state time to do work for a law firm -- his second job.
Ohio school closings for Friday, February 21
OHIO — Several school districts in Ohio have announced delays for Friday, February 21, due to weather conditions. In Champaign County, Graham Local Schools, Triad Local Schools, and West Liberty-Salem Local Schools will operate on a two-hour delay. Additionally, Oak Hill Union Local Schools has also announced a...
Movie magic: Toledo actor getting acclaim for starring role in indie film ‘Stationed at...
Sometimes to make a little movie magic, all you need is Duke Ellington and an abandoned train station. There was Daniel Masciari, a Brooklyn-dwelling budding filmmaker who was traveling to Ithaca, N.Y., via a Greyhound bus. During the journey, the bus stopped in the city of Binghamton. While stepping off the bus to...
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...
