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Ohio man sentenced for string of robberies, distribution in western PA
(WJET/WFXP) — More than a decade and a half have been added to a former Ohio man’s sentence for his role in a string of pharmacy robberies in western Pennsylvania and selling the stolen drugs. A Pittsburgh judge sentenced 26-year-old Abdulrahman Abdelaziz Jamea, formerly of Columbus, to an additional 17.5 years in prison for the […]
Lima man pleads insanity after assault
Aug. 1—LIMA — A plea of not guilty due to insanity, a motion suggesting incompetency to stand trial and a motion to suppress were filed Tuesday in the Allen County Common Pleas Court for a Lima man accused of two second-degree felony counts of felonious assault involving his mother and stepfather. Anthoney Zeisloft, 19, will receive a psychiatric evaluation, and the court will hold a hearing ...
Some Ohio National Guard engineers deploying, public ceremony in Columbus on Aug. 3
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Some Columbus-based members of the Ohio Army National Guard will be deploying soon. About 15 members of the 5-54th Security Force Assistance Regiment, consisting of Engineer Advisor Teams 650 and 6511, are deploying in support of U.S. Central Command and U.S. Southern Command. A public...
City attorney says ‘stop being a jerk’ as Columbus cracks down on street racing
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Columbus is cracking down on reckless driving as city leaders point to a surge in street racing that started during the COVID-19 pandemic. On Monday, Columbus City Council approved a change to the part of the city code that banned street racing, adding language on stunt driving and street takeovers to […]
Chillicothe Police Make Drug-Related Arrest Following Traffic Stop
Chillicothe, OH — A routine traffic stop led to multiple arrests and drug charges on July 31, 2024, in Chillicothe after officers discovered illegal substances and paraphernalia during a vehicle inventory. Around 3:00 PM, while on patrol in a marked cruiser, an officer pulled over a silver Kia with...
Ohio man in stolen Kia struck and killed 4-year-old on playground. Now he's going to prison.
The mother of a 4-year-old struck and killed by an SUV, and the mother of its driver wept in a Franklin County courtroom Monday as the judge handed down the sentence in the killing. Judge Andy Miller ordered Tyrell Shute, 25, of Mansfield, to serve up to 19 1/2 years in prison in...
Columbus Zoo changes bag and cooler policies as it debuts new $1.4M security pavilion
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is changing its security measures as it unveils a new security pavilion this week. The new Guest Entry Security Pavilion, opening Thursday, cost $1.4 million. It incorporates a new EVOLV security system, which is also in use at Zoombezi Bay. ...
News of public records: Muskingum County real estate transfers
July 15 969 Mark Hollingshead to Franklin Delano Properties LLC, 1136 Chatham Drive, Zanesville, $176,000 970 Thomas Jr. and Regina Hartman to Seth and Andrea Hartman, 16.692 acres, Hemmers Lane, Zanesville, $17,000 ...
Knapp appointed Ontario mayor for remainder of Hutchinson’s term
ONTARIO — Service-safety director Kris Knapp will be the new mayor of Ontario. “I’m very humbled,” he said after his appointment Wednesday evening. “As the mayor and I talked at the last council meeting, I hope to carry on a lot of the values that Mayor Hutchinson started.
Ohio State star gets brutally honest about new quarterback
The Ohio State Buckeyes brought in a new quarterback this offseason, signing former Kansas State Wildcats starter Will Howard to presumably take over for previous starter Kyle McCord, who transferred to Syracuse this offseason. But it doesn’t sound like he’s won over everyone on the team just yet.
Hardin County restaurant considered a 'total loss' following early morning fire
KENTON, Ohio — A restaurant in Hardin County was heavily damaged after a fire early Wednesday morning. The fire happened at 101 Smokehouse on South Main Street in Kenton. The city posted on social media around 5:15 a.m., asking residents to avoid the downtown area as fire crews battled the flames.
Restaurant owners say they weren’t aware of Ohio’s sales tax holiday
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Ohio is a few days in to this year’s sales tax holiday, but some business owners are still not aware of what qualifies. This year, the holiday was extended from just 3 days to 10 days. Almost all purchases under 500 dollars are eligible, which includes dining in at restaurants.
Ohio gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
State gas prices rose for the second consecutive week and reached an average of $3.58 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, up from last week's price of $3.47 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has risen about 4 cents since last month. According...