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Man who re-enacted fatal shooting in rap pleads no contest in 2 cases
A Toledo man pleaded no contest Tuesday to reduced charges arising from two shootings in 2022 when he was a juvenile, including a fatal one after which he appeared in a self-made rap video about it. After finding him guilty of involuntary manslaughter and felonious assault in Lucas County Common Pleas Court, Judge Linda Jennings then immediately sentenced William Perkins, 19, to a negotiated 25 to 30½ years in prison. The sentence is subject to a procedural review in Lucas County Juvenile Court because Perkins was 17 at the time of the shootings and was initially charged as a juvenile. State law requires that the juvenile court review the sentence because the murder charge for which he was bound over to adult court was reduced. The involuntary manslaughter count related to the June 2, 2022, shooting death of Caah’von Graves, 19, in a dwelling at the Weiler Homes in East Toledo, while the felonious assault count was for wounding a man four months later at a pickup basketball game in South Toledo.
Police: 14-year-old missing from south Toledo
TOLEDO, Ohio — A 14-year-old last seen on Saturday has been reported missing from south Toledo, the Toledo Police Department said in a social media post. Marielle Blackwell is missing from the 500 block of Shasta Drive near the intersection of South Detroit and South avenues. Blackwell is 5 feet, 5 inches tall and weighs 100 pounds, according to police.
Bunny Hoppers hold last meeting of 2024
VAN WERT—Bunny Hoppers 4-H Club held its last regular meeting of the year on Monday, July 22 at the Extension Office. The meeting was led by President Ella Lamb. Kealey Welch gave a safety speech on rabbit showmanship. Junior Fair entries must be completed by August 16. Meat pens and single fryers must weigh between four and six pounds. Tattooing of meat rabbits will be on August 10 from 7:30 and 10:30 a.m. Livestock judging is on August 6 with no appointment needed.
Multiple departments battle fire at chicken farm
HARROD, OH (WLIO) - Details are currently limited, but a one-alarm fire has erupted inside two large buildings on a chicken farm located at 3631 Lawrence Road on the outskirts of Harrod. According to scanner traffic, there are reports of three employees being transported to a local hospital with an...
‘They wished my children would burn’: Bryan mayor asks for civility amid legal battle with Dad’s Place
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Bryan has century-old businesses, exciting developments, and was recently named one of the best hometowns in Ohio. But Mayor Carrie Schlade said all of the positive things coming out of the community have been overshadowed by a legal battle between the city and Dad’s Place, a local church that’s housing the homeless.
YMCA’s Free Youth Golf Clinic a Swinging Success
VAN WERT — From July 15th to 19th, the YMCA hosted its annual free youth golf clinic at Hickory Sticks Golf Club, welcoming 58 eager participants aged 7 to 12. The clinic was a wonderful opportunity for local kids to immerse themselves in the fundamentals of golf, learning essential skills such as putting, chipping, and using long irons.
Mansfield Secures $4 Million For New Industrial Park Development
The Ohio Department of Development today announced the release of more than $9.7 million to five projects through three state-funded programs designed to boost businesses and enrich communities. An additional $14.6 million approved today will support the state’s first project-ready site through the All Ohio Future Fund. “At Development,...
Dayton leader testifies on Capitol Hill in support of community funding
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — A city of Dayton official addressed members of Congress in hopes of gaining funding to assist communities across the country. LaShea Lofton, deputy city manager for Dayton, testified in Washington D.C., urged Congressional leaders to support providing funding support for local communities during the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance’s ‘Tax Tools […]
DeLoreans, Mustangs, and more: Wicked Wheels adapting to growing popularity ahead of 5th annual event
Andy Glenn, a Springfield Township trustee for the last two decades, has his mom to thank for his involvement in the Wicked Wheels Car Fest. His mother’s dream car was a bright red 1965 Mustang convertible with a 289 engine, and in 2014, his father bought it for her. Now, as he prepares to bring it to the fifth annual Wicked Wheels show where he also serves as a judge, his enthusiasm is contagious. “I love old cars,” he said. “The old cars have a character to them that you just don’t find in things that are made today. They’re so easy to work on. They’re very simplistic. They don’t have the computers, and their designs are something you haven’t seen in a long time come out by auto manufacturers. They’re metal. They don’t have a lot of plastic parts in them. There’s just a lot that appeals about the older vehicles, especially with Gen Xers.” On Aug. 7, Glenn and hundreds of other proud car owners will gather in Springfield’s Homecoming Park to display models ranging from the latest models in dealerships to perfectly-preserved pieces from the ‘60s to firetrucks and racecars.
Following bankruptcy, Ohio restaurant chain closing all locations outside of Cleveland
An Ohio-based restaurant chain that once boasted multiple Columbus locations, and more than 10 throughout the state, is preparing to shutter all of its eateries outside of the Cleveland area. According to statement posted to its social media accounts earlier this week by owner Matt Fish, Melt Bar & Grilled...
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine opposes redistricting ballot measure
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine opposes a constitutional amendment that would remove politicians like himself from drawing congressional and state lawmakers' districts. The proposed amendment would replace Ohio's current method of drawing maps for congressional and state legislative districts, a process called redistricting. Instead, a 15-member citizen panel without close political ties would...
Ohio bill would allow impaired driving test for marijuana, but does it work?
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Law enforcement could get a new test to check for high drivers with a pending Ohio bill, but challengers are raising questions about its accuracy. Republican Reps. D.J. Swearingen and Cindy Abrams introduced House Bill 230 in June 2023. After slowly making its way through a committee, the bill passed in […]
Tornado touches down in southwest Ohio, NWS confirms
MORROW, Ohio — A small tornado early Tuesday morning in southwest Ohio caused minor damage to homes and uprooted some trees, according to the National Weather Service. The EF-1 tornado set down in Warren County at about 1:40 a.m. and stayed on the ground for 10 minutes and more than eight miles, carrying into Clinton County. Its top estimated wind speed was 95 mph.
Storms possible Wednesday and Thursday
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - The National Weather Service has confirmed an EF1 tornado in Warren County near Morrow Tuesday morning around 1:40am. It was on the ground for 8.1 miles moving into Clinton County near Blanchester. They say the peak winds were 95mph. With that tornado, the National Weather Service has officially confirmed 65 tornadoes in the state of Ohio so far this year. That is the most ever on record going back to 1950. 1992 is second with 62 tornadoes and just last year in 2023 we had 60.
High school football scrimmage schedule 2024 for NE Ohio
CLEVELAND, Ohio — High school football practices are ramping up this week, and scrimmages will soon follow this preseason. The regular season kicks off Friday, Aug. 23, for most teams. There are a few games a night earlier. Can’t wait until then? Here is a compilation of scrimmages in the meantime:
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