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Watch: Bernie Moreno speaks at Republican National Convention
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Bernie Moreno, who’s running for U.S. Senate in Ohio, spoke Tuesday at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Moreno, a businessman from Cleveland looking to unseat Democrat Sherrod Brown, was scheduled to speak Tuesday night on the main stage. Before that, he sat down with Chip Brewster of Nexstar Media Wire. […]
Crash with injuries reported on South 2nd Street in Ripley
RIPLEY, Ohio — A crash with injuries has been reported on South 2nd Street in Ripley. Brown County emergency crews are responding to the scene, along with units from the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The extent of the injuries is unknown at this time, as well as the number...
'She was not breathing': Local lifeguards accused of failing to save drowning woman
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Lifeguards at a local pool are credited with saving a man’s life after he nearly drowned Tuesday afternoon, but a local woman has voiced her concerns about a previous incident with the same company's lifeguards. The president of SwimSafe, which manages Ziegler Park pool, says those...
Vehicle fire reported on US-42 in Waynesville
WAYNESVILLE, Ohio — A vehicle fire was reported on US-42 in Waynesville Wednesday afternoon. It was reported in the northbound lanes near North Main Street. Warren County Fire crews are responding to the scene. No injuries have been reported at this time. It is unclear if anyone was in...
Family living ‘long nightmare’ since loved one’s body found in Great Miami River
MIDDLETOWN, Ohio (WXIX) - A benefit event is happening Wednesday to help a grieving Middletown family with funeral costs for their loved one. “Sunday, I was walking out the door of my house to go down there and I remember getting the video call,” Margaret Bennett recalls. “My brother… I’ll never forget it, he’s like, ‘I got him, we got him.’ I’ll never ever forget that. We were hoping for a better outcome, but that’s not what happened.”
Family satisfied with police investigation into Montgomery Inn assault
In response to the speculation about corruption and favoritism surrounding an assault last month at Montgomery Inn, the family said through their lawyer Wednesday they have no concerns about the investigation. A cell phone video went viral last week showing Doug and Lois Morrow knocked down in the parking lot of the restaurant...
Petition with over 4K signatures presented to city leaders; local groups demand action following OIS
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — A local organization was at the Dayton city commission meeting Wednesday night, seeking answers after an officer shot and killed a 16-year-old back in June. Ohio Families Unite Against Police Brutality brought a petition with over 4,000 signatures to Dayton City Council. The group demands several actions including the turning over […]
Improvements and changes at the Frazeysburg Swimming Pool
Mayor Fred Wolford of the Village of Frazeysburg is excited to inform the public of improvements and changes he has made to increase the efficiency and public confidence in the community offering. The Frazeysburg Pool has been in existence since the early 1970s and was deeded to the Village in...
Puppy rescue prompts pet care reminder
NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (July 17, 2024) – The Tuscarawas County Pound staff is urging everyone to spay and neuter their pets after taking in three litters of inbred puppies. Facility and Adoption Specialist Beth Lewis says a stray pickup the Friday before last became a rescue operation after the overwhelmed owner agreed to surrender the 19 pups, their mothers, and an unneutered male dog.
Salem BMV 'open for business'
The new Deputy Registrar of Salem’s Bureau of Motor Vehicles office wants people to know they are open for business. Hollie Smart tells 21 News that she’s been in charge of the office on East Second Street since the prior registrar left on June 29. Smart says there...
Columbus family asks for help locating man after vehicle crashed, abandoned in Xenia
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WDTN) — The family of a missing man is asking the public for help solving the mystery. In May, police found Michael Clausell’s crashed vehicle in Xenia. Since then, he’s vanished without a trace. 2 NEWS spoke with the family about Clausell’s disappearance. His family is hoping someone will come forward with information […]
Men arrested for B&E involving home damaged in fatal fire
LAWRENCE COUNTY, Ohio (WSAZ) - Two men were arrested after they allegedly broke into a home where a deadly fire happened in mid-June, the Proctorville Police Department said in a release. The men, John Hatfield and Brandon Walters, are charged with breaking and entering. Investigators say more charges are expected...
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