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Three men indicted in $3.5 million fraud scheme
(WBFF) — A federal grand jury charged three men - two Marylanders - with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, among other charges, officials said. Amit Ahuja, 40, of Westminster, Kapil Gupta, 50, of Glen Burnie, and Priyanshu Walia, 39, of Cleveland, OH, allegedly ran a scheme where victims were made to believe their computers were compromised and payments needed for service or repair.
Camp Wise entranceway named for Federation’s third president
The family of the late Stanley B. Horowitz, the Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s third president, gathered with Jewish community leaders on July 23 as the entranceway to Camp Wise in Claridon Township was dedicated in his name. After a tour of the camp and lunch with campers, a ceremony...
Southeast Ohio History Center to host talk on the Battle of Buffington Island
ATHENS, Ohio — The Southeast Ohio History Center will host author David Mowery on Saturday, Aug. 3, at 2 p.m. as he discusses the Battle of Buffington Island, Ohio’s only Civil War clash. Ohio contributed more men per capita to fight for the Union in the American Civil...
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.
Ohio-based Big Lots names nearly 150 stores closing amid bankruptcy risk
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Big Lots, the discount retail chain headquartered in central Ohio, has identified nearly 150 stores that are closing this year amid speculation the company will file for bankruptcy. The chain shared plans in June to shutter 35 to 40 stores by the end of 2024, a filing the company submitted to […]
Ohio Democratic Party launches hotline for voters' questions
With less than 100 days until the November general election, a new campaign is trying to help answer questions voters may have before they head to the polls. The Ohio Democratic Party’s Organizing for Ohio Coordinate Campaign has launched a new hotline to answer questions residents may have about registering to vote and requesting an absentee ballot. They will also respond to concerns regarding polling locations. “The Organizing for Ohio Coordinated Campaign is fighting to make sure the voices of all Ohioans are heard on Election Day,” Mariah Gould, the director of the campaign, wrote in a statement. “We already have an unprecedented grassroots operation on the ground engaging with voters in communities across Ohio, and the voter assistance hotline is a critical tool to make sure Ohioans have the support they need before casting their vote this fall.” Ohio voters can reach the hotline by calling 844-644-8683, or 844-OHI-VOTE. The hotline is available 24 hours a day.
Drunk driver incredulous after arrest: North Royalton Police Blotter
On July 9, police observed a speeding and weaving white Ford pickup truck traveling south on York Road. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Next time, pay attention when driving: Strongsville Police Blotter
On July 12, police were dispatched to a Royalton Road gas station regarding a car crash between a Strongsville resident and a Brunswick woman. The incident involved a black 2016 Chrysler and a 2009 gray Honda. The latter rear-ended the former; however, both parties admitted to not paying attention. No...
Bob Huggins Reunites with Former WVU Players at Akron
Former WVU HC Bob Huggins attended Akron basketball’s reunion over the weekend. Huggins ran into former Mountaineers and current Akron players Josiah Harris, Seth Wilson and James Okonkwo. Wilson and Okonkwo played under Huggins at West Virginia for two seasons while Harris played for one under the Hall of...
Winning Mega Millions numbers for the $331 million jackpot on July 30, 2024: See all the prizes hit in Ohio
CLEVELAND — Although nobody hit the $331 million jackpot in the Mega Millions drawing on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, lottery officials say there were thousands of other winners who hit smaller prizes in Ohio. SUBSCRIBE: Get the day's top headlines sent to your inbox each weekday morning with the...
‘I want to do something hands-on’: Cleveland-area youth get paid to learn about jobs in manufacturing
Kasside Wilson, an 18-year-old graduate of Cleveland Heights High School, has her eyes on a career in prosthetics engineering. “My grandmother, she [had] a prosthetic, so that gave me the idea,” she said. “I want to do something hands-on, and I kind of want to be in the sports field a little bit, so I could probably help athletes.”
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