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‘Keep going’: Amid uncertainty, Kamala Harris sparks hope for Black teen girls in Northeast Ohio
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Vice President Kamala Harris’ historic run as the first Black woman to lead a major party’s presidential ticket is more than just a political milestone for a group of Black teenage girls in Northeast Ohio — it’s a powerful moment of representation. For...
Unseasonably cool temperatures expected for the start of the work week
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Scattered showers are spread across Ohio and West Virginia as a low pressure continues to move past to our north. The cold front associated with the system slowed down which is why temperatures managed to climb to the mid 80s today, though it is working its way through the area this evening. Overnight the showers will taper off behind the cold front as temperatures fall to the mid 60s.
Ohio Woman Finally Arrested After Evading Police For Allegedly Stealing $1.5M From Medicaid
Police have found and arrested an Ohio woman following her indictment for medical fraud. Janay Corbitt allegedly stole $1.5 million from Ohio Medicaid. According to WDTN, the 36-year-old has evaded authorities for months. In May, a Franklin County grand jury initially indicted her on eight felony counts. However, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost disclosed that Corbitt has been located and is currently detained in Texas. Her charges include medical fraud, aggravated theft, and forgery. Yost’s Health Care Fraud Unit uncovered Corbitt’s scheme, which included identity theft. She allegedly stole multiple identities to launch her two fake behavioral health counseling agencies...
With the voting process done, Ohio delegation excited for Democratic convention
In 1968, Democrats gathered in Chicago to nominate Vice President Hubert Humphrey as their presidential candidate after President Lyndon B. Johnson decided not to run for re-election, Robert F. Kennedy was shot, and anti-Vietnam War protests grew. Fifty-six years later, Democrats will gather again in Chicago again under very similar circumstances. For many delegates, this was not the convention they had envisioned. “I was confident in Biden, but I was concerned after he got COVID and the debate happened,” Erika White, a delegate for the 9th District, said. “I don’t want to diminish the work that he’s done, I think he’s done an excellent job ... but this is a whole other path with a new candidate and new excitement.”
Ohio lawmaker: Vance ‘not good for Ohio’ and ‘not good for America’
Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio) went after her fellow Ohioan and current Republican vice presidential nominee, Sen. JD Vance, saying he “is not good for Ohio” in an interview Saturday. “JD Vance is not good for Ohio, he’s not good for America, he doesn’t fight for the everyday people,” Beatty said on “The Katie Phang Show”…
Mount Vernon council supports Vietnam vet’s quest to pre-book veterans banners
MOUNT VERNON — Tom Wise wants to fly veterans banners for Memorial Day 2025 and 2026 in honor of 14 Knox County servicemen killed in Vietnam. However, the downtown merchants group will not allow him to pre-book. The banners were displayed on South Main Street for Veterans Day in...
Dirt bike rider dies after crash in Canton Township
CANTON TWP. ‒ A 20-year-old Canton man died as the result of injuries suffered in a dirt bike crash Sunday night in the 400 block of Marietta Avenue SE. The Stark County Coroner's Office identified the deceased as Dakota Stach, who was operating a blue 2006 Yamaha YZ250 dirt bike at the time of the accident. ...
Ravenna city safety respond to 30 calls for people stranded in vehicles by high water
The Kent and Ravenna areas, which were hit hard by the Aug. 8 storms, received another dousing Saturday evening, leaving people stranded in their cars by high water and numerous homeowners with water in their basements. Ravenna Mayor Frank Seman said that he couldn't recall seeing that much rain at once. ...
Ohio graduate was ordering food from Taco Bell drive-thru. Another driver shot her dead in horror murder-suicide
A woman was shot and killed while she was picking up food from a Taco Bell drive-thru in Ohio in what police say was a horror murder-suicide. On Wednesday night, Megan Keleman was in the driver's seat of her car ordering food at a Taco Bell in Stow, when Jason Williams, 53, rammed her car from the rear, the New York Post reported.
Dover girls soccer opens season with shutout victory
The Dover girls soccer team defeated St. Clairsville 5-0 in a weather-delayed contest to open the season Saturday at Dover Middle School. Carley Noretto, Kenzie Wright, Ansley Bollon, Emilyn Feller and Cashlyn Harmon scored for the Tornadoes. Dover Coach James Kline provided this wrap-up: Saturday afternoon, the Dover Tornadoes hosted...
Fairlawn Police receive active shooter call at Summit Mall
FAIRLAWN, Ohio (WOIO) - Fairlawn Police were called to the Summit Mall Sunday afternoon for reports of an active shooter. Police say they were called to the scene just before 2 p.m. According to Fairlawn Police, officers did not locate a victim, crime scene, or any witnesses. Police say the...
Fans, bands jam out at PorchRokr 2024 in Akron's Highland Square
Porches across Akron's Highland Square neighborhood transformed into stages Saturday for the 12th annual PorchRokr event. Nearly 150 bands played in the area between West Market, Aqueduct and Hurlburt streets. Tunes began playing at 11 a.m., with headliner Free Black!, an Akron hip-hop duo, ending the night at 7:30 p.m. on the main stage. More than 100 vendors, including local businesses, nonprofits and food trucks, were also in attendance. ...
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