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Man accused of causing deadly Elyria crash has a lengthy criminal past
LORAIN COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash on August 22. Police say Brandan Ryan, 40, caused the crash. Two people were killed. Both were passengers in his car. Robert Vormelker, 48, was in a different car. He suffered severe injuries. “I am frustrated....
Akron 20-year-old sentenced in connection to murder of 16-year-old
AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - A 20-year-old man is the second man sentenced in connection to the murder of 16-year-old Jamarian Coffey. According to the Summit County Prosecutor’s Office, Daryeus Jones was sentenced to 21.5 to 27 years in prison for the murder. At the end of July, Jones pleaded...
Why are flags at half-staff in Ohio?
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Gov. Mike DeWine has ordered U.S. and Ohio flags to be flown at half-staff. Flags will be lowered on Ohio’s public buildings and grounds at the statehouse, the Vern Riffe Center and the Rhodes Tower in honor of Ohio Overdose Awareness Day on Saturday. The national and state flags will remain […]
Conservancy district curtails water sales from Atwood Lake because of drought conditions
NEW PHILADELPHIA ‒ Due to significant drought conditions in much of Ohio and the Tuscarawas Valley, the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District is curtailing water sales from Atwood Lake to Encino Energy for oil and gas well operations. As of Wednesday, the conservancy district is reducing water sales to Encino by 75% because Atwood Lake is a foot and a half below its normal summer pool, according to Craig Butler, MWCD executive director. The MWCD had an...
State Highway Patrol on the lookout for drunken, impaired drivers
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is urging drivers to make safe choices over the Labor Day weekend. As part of statewide holiday enforcement efforts, troopers will be focusing on getting drunken and drugged drivers off the road. “Everyone traveling Ohio’s roads plays a part in keeping them safe this Labor Day,” said Col. Charles A. Jones, patrol superintendent. “By planning ahead and designating a sober driver, you contribute to making our roadways secure for all.” During the 2023 Labor Day holiday weekend, 24 people were killed in 23 crashes. Of those, 17 fatalities involved alcohol or drugs. In 11 of the fatalities where safety belts were available, 10 people were unbelted.
Ohio Elections Commission exonerates Pick. Co. GOP, Sheriff's candidate
Ohio Elections Commission voted 7 to 0 to clear the Pickaway County Republican Party, Ohio Republican Party, and Sheriff Matthew Hafey of alleged wrongdoing in the 2024 primary. The Elections Commission, which enforces Ohio’s campaign law, held a hearing Thursday, to review a complaint filed by Dale Thomas, who unsuccessfully challenged the incumbent sheriff in the Republican primary in March. Thomas asserted in his complaint that the use of the...
Seafood chain abruptly closed ‘unprofitable’ Ohio location, plans 22 other closures this week
We’re sorry to report the bad news – there’s one less place in Ohio for those famous cheddar bay biscuits, and 22 less nationally. Back in May, the national seafood chain Red Lobster filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing a series of missteps, such as making the $20 all-you-can-eat shrimp a permanent menu feature, instead of just an annual, limited-time offer, which cost the company $11 million.
Down 26-0, Mayfield scores 32 unanswered points, stuns Elyria Catholic, 32-26
ELYRIA — Sometimes, the ball doesn’t bounce your way – at least, that was the initial thought in Mayfield’s Week 2 away contest at Elyria Catholic Aug. 30. Elyria Catholic’s Darrell Shumpert Jr. hit paydirt three times in the first half, with strikes of 11 and 51 yards to Connor Petrus and a 97-yard catch-and-run by Connor Lattea – and a pick-six by Mikey Bates to go up 26-0 and lead 26-6 at halftime. In spite of the Panthers having 14 penalties for 92 yards in the first half, Chase Farris’ squad looked to be in control.
Outcue: Covering the dismantling of Steward Health involves reading court dockets and staying fluid with local story angles
In this week's Outcue podcast, 21 News Assistant News Director Justin Mitchell and Senior Digital Content Manager Robert McFerren discuss the story behind the story, looking at the fast-changing coverage of the Steward Health bankruptcy filings. Our coverage has been following the bankruptcy court case in Texas and reporting those...
Ohio abortion clinics are offering same-day procedures with the end of a 24-hour waiting period: Today in Ohio
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- After a Franklin County judge issued a ruling blocking the state’s 24-hour waiting period before abortions, Ohio clinics have begun offering same-day abortions. We’re talking about the change brought by voters’ embrace of a constitutional right to abortion on Today in Ohio. Listen online...
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