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New Ohio law to impose tougher penalties on hooning and police chases
DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- 90 days from now a new law will be in effect that will crack down on hooning and police chases across Ohio. Representative Phil Plummer and Dayton Fraternal Order of Police President Sgt. Kyle Thomas agree that House Bill 56 was much needed in order to provide harsher penalties to those who lead police chases, and to those who engage in hooning or reckless driving.
Ohio works to remedy skilled trade shortage with incarcerated youth initiative
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Ohio is working to remedy a shortage of skilled trade employees by providing resources for incarcerated juveniles to start careers in fields such as construction or welding once they are released. The Ohio Department of Youth Services and Department of Commerce have partnered to educate incarcerated youth about skilled trade career […]
‘It’s frustrating because we’re split in half.’ Ohio counties cut into 2 congressional districts
Tuscarawas County is a county divided. The northeastern Ohio county is split into two congressional districts — the 6th district and the 12th district. “It’s frustrating because we’re split in half,” said Tuscarawas Democratic Party Chair Gail Garbrandt. “People don’t know what part of the county’s in six and what part of it’s in 12. […]
Ohio A.G. Files Suit Against Fairfield County Contractor
Article Presented By Hometown-Motors, Inc. (Lancaster, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is suing a Village of Bremen contractor accused of pocketing almost $11,000 in payments from three consumers but not completing the work. The lawsuit – filed in Fairfield County Common Pleas Court against Jeff Grimes and...
Coshocton Tribune wins five Ohio Associated Press Media Editors Awards
COSHOCTON − The Coshocton Tribune received five awards from the recently held Ohio Associated Press Media Editors Awards for work published in 2023. The Tribune received second place for best digital presence, related to its website and social media accounts such as Facebook and X. Reporter Leonard Hayhurst received...
One dead after fiery crash on I-270
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WCMH) — One person is dead after the vehicle they were a passenger in caught fire after hitting the back of a semi-truck on Interstate 270 in Jackson Township Thursday. According to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, the crash happened on I-270 westbound just east of Interstate 71 at approximately 3:26 p.m. […]
Juvenile judge shares frustration, discusses evolving fight against teen crime
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Three teens were charged in the death of a young mom who died after she was thrown off her car as it was being stolen while her young son was in the back seat. Alexa Stakley's case is one of many ABC6 has covered as...
Ohio school closed for radioactive material being sold ‘as-is’
PIKETON, Ohio (WDTN) — A vacant school in southern Ohio has caught the attention of people across the U.S. as it heads for auction. On Saturday Aug. 17, Zahn’s Corner Middle School in Piketon will be auctioned. The listing displays the 53,000 square foot building, on around 9.83 acres, selling for a minimum of $270,000. […]
Police: 1 dead after shooting in south Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio — One person was fatally shot in south Columbus on Thursday afternoon. According to the Columbus Division of Police, officers responded to the 1600 block of South High Street for a report of a shooting around 2:15 p.m. One person was taken to Grant Medical Center and...
Calendar | Pickerington August/September 2024
Bandstand Summer Concert Series: Stadium 11 FX and Nicole Eileen. Disney’s Beauty and the Beast: The Musical presented by Ohio University Lancaster. Brasee Hall, Ohio University Lancaster, 1570 Granville Pike. Sunday, Aug. 4. Summer Concert Series: The McCartney Project. 6:30-8 p.m. Sycamore Creek Park Amphitheater, Hereford Dr. Thursdays, Aug....
Pickerington Schools News | August/September 2024
MaryAnn Miller’s tenure since joining Pickerington Schools in 2000 as a reading specialist has been transformative, not only for herself but also for the numerous English Learning students and families she has influenced. Her journey began at Tussing Elementary, where within her initial three weeks, she was entrusted with...
Prosecutors plan to try teens charged with Alexa Stakely’s murder as adults
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Prosecutors said they plan to try two teenagers as adults after they were charged with the murder of a Canal Winchester woman during an attempted carjacking. During separate hearings in juvenile court Thursday, prosecuting attorneys said they will move forward in trying two 16-year-olds as adults for the murder of Alexa […]
“South of the Square Block Rally” donates to remembering our heros
BUCYRUS, OH (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW)—The “South of the Square Block Rally” was held at Schines Art Park on June 28. Forty businesses sponsored the event that benefited Remembering Our Heroes. Remembering Our Heroes’ purpose is to help veterans in Crawford County by providing wheelchair ramps, purchasing medications, providing housing, utilities, wheelchairs, food, etc. The Foundation was started 10 years ago by Tommy Starner, a 22-year veteran along with his wife Lori Starner. Accepting a donation in the amount of $4,000 was Lori and Tommy Starner, founders of Remembering Our Heroes.
Suspects in Rite Aid Pharmacy robbery in Ashland in custody after pursuit to Columbus
Several suspects in a robbery at 7:34 p.m. Wednesday at Rite Aid Pharmacy, 419 Claremont Ave., Ashland, were in custody after a pursuit that ended on Interstate 270 near Cemetery Road in Columbus. Ashland Police responded to a robbery at Rite Aid where witnesses said three males fled the scene on foot and...
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