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Ohio Medical Doctor Sentenced to Prison for Health Care Fraud Scheme
July 19, 2024, Press Release from the United States Attorney's Office, Northern District of Ohio: TOLEDO – Ankita Singh, 42, formerly of Maumee, Ohio, was sentenced to 26 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Jack Zouhary, for her role in a durable medical equipment (DME) scheme that defrauded the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Medicare Program. She was also ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $4,470,931.02, serve two years of supervised release, and pay a special assessment fee of $600.
Ohio bill advanced to observe daylight saving time permanently
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A bipartisan Ohio bill to urge observing daylight saving time permanently has taken another step forward at the Statehouse after passing the House last year. Concurrent Resolution 7 was considered in a Senate General Government Committee hearing late last month, marking the first time the bill has been debated at the […]
DeWine appeals after Presidential Disaster Declaration denied
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Ohio Gov. DeWine is sending his request for federal assistance back to President Biden after being denied. According to a release, the U.S. federal government denied the requested Presidential Disaster Declaration, which DeWine requested in June. DeWine’s request was the second PDD request, which would provide funding and resources for eight […]
Gibsonburg residents concerned about potential impact of CVS closure
GIBSONBURG, Ohio — The CVS pharmacy in the village of Gibsonburg is closing at the end of August, leaving residents in the community concerned. "It's a pillar of this community. It's a staple in our downtown", said Gibsonburg Mayor Steven Fought. The impacts can be varied, including higher costs...
Groundbreaking of Ohio’s first Buc-ee’s set for August
HUBER HEIGHTS, Ohio (WDTN) — Ohio’s first Buc-ee’s is getting closer to reality. According to a Facebook post from Huber Height’s Mayor Jeff Gore, the official groundbreaking is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 8. Huber Heights’ planning commission unanimously approved Buc-ee’s nearly 700-page final report on May 14. The report outlined building plans, construction details and […]
Maumee's murky waters: The ruinous consequences of an environmental crime
For more than 24 years, city of Maumee employees routinely reported to the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency that the town was not discharging sewage into the Maumee River. Those affirmations were manifestly untrue. In fact, between 1996 and 2020, the city of Maumee dumped millions of gallons of sewage-contaminated water into the city’s namesake river. What’s more, during portions of that time, the city’s sewer system was not overseen by an appropriately certified sewer collection operator.
Large fire breaks out at Seneca County produce farm
OLD FORT, Ohio — Smoke could be seen all the way in Fostoria after a large fire at a farm near Old Fort in Seneca County on Saturday evening. The multi-alarm fire, at Riehm Produce Farm, on State Route 53 in Seneca County started around dusk on Saturday. In...
Ohio lawmakers look to stop foreign entity land buys
(The Center Square) – A bill expected to be taken up by the Ohio House later this year would stop specific foreign countries from buying land near an Ohio military installation or critical infrastructure. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Terry Johnson, R-McDermott, already passed the Senate with just one no vote and no opposition testimony in committee. "It is absurd to think that our adversaries can purchase land within close...
Putnam County confirms case of rabies
Jul. 19—PUTNAM CO. — The first bat from Putnam County since 2006 has tested positive for rabies. The Putnam County Health Department made the announcement after receiving confirmation from the Ohio Department of Health that the bat a Union Township resident brought in for testing has the viral disease. "Bats provide many benefits such as pollination and pest control but are also a known source ...
Lucas County Children Services running out of money, adding levy to November ballot
TOLEDO, Ohio — Lucas County voters in November will see a 1.5-mill levy on the ballot for Lucas County Children Services. LCCS Executive Director Randy Muth said the agency is in dire need of money, so if this new levy doesn't pass, there will be financial cuts. Since the agency is predicted to be operating in the red by the end of 2025, Muth said it's necessary to ask taxpayers to help in the short term.
11 Investigates: Sandusky County judge accused of sexualizing courthouse workplace
FREMONT, Ohio — The Sandusky County Common Pleas Court staff is following the recommendations of a Columbus human resources consulting firm after two employees filed discriminatory harassment complaints against Judge Jon Ickes and his bailiff, Candice Talbott. 11 Investigates has learned that both employees accused Ickes of often using...
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