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20 Years to Life: Butch Hoopingarner Sentenced for Decades-Old Cold Case Murders in Ohio and Colorado
Carl ‘Butch’ Hoopingarner Sentenced: Cold Case Link Reveals Decades-Old Crimes. Hoopingarner Sentenced for 1990 Death, Implicated in Colorado Killing. In a shocking turn of events, Carl “Butch” Hoopingarner was given a term ranging from 20 years to life in prison for a crime that occurred more than thirty years ago, according to True Crime News. The case centers on James Bradley’s sad 1990 death which was first determined to be an accident caused by an automobile fire. But according to fresh information discovered by Ohio’s Guernsey County authorities Bradley’s tragic death was caused by a purposefully started fire. The fact that Bradley’s case was reopened in 2021 was a direct result of Butch Hoopingarner’s recent suspicion after another sad incident in Limon, Colorado. Butch Hoopingarner was implicated in the death of his roommate 64-year-old Everett Kerr after a welfare check uncovered Kerr’s lifeless body there. An altercation between the two men reportedly escalated resulting in Kerr’s tragic demise. Authorities tracked Butch Hoopingarner to Buffalo, Ohio where they discovered the vehicle of his deceased roommate Everett Kerr concealed on a property. The discovery led to a tense standoff that ended with Butch Hoopingarner surrendering to law enforcement.
Headed to the the Jazz & Rib Fest in Columbus? Here's what to know
One of Columbus' tasty festivals returns this weekend, offering funky music and smoky meats. Columbus Recreation and Parks Department has hosted the Jazz & Rib Fest for more than 40 years, bringing some of the best jazz musicians and rib vendors to central Ohio for residents and visitors from all over the country. ...
Celebrate art and music at the 40th annual Lancaster Festival
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — The Lancaster Festival is back for year 40 celebrating a mosaic of art, music and community. For ten days, visitors can experience a variety of activities for all ages. Executive Director Deb Connell shares what's in store for this jammed packed festival. For more information, head to lancasterfestival.org.
JD Vance owns a $1.5M home in Alexandria. Here's what his neighbors have to say
ALEXANDRIA, Va. - Ohio Senator JD Vance, who owns a home in Alexandria, is stirring reactions in the community. Del Ray is considered a left-of-center community, now home to a clearly right-of-center candidate to be the next vice president of the United States. JD Vance is not putting Del Ray on the map, but his decision to buy a home here was the talk of this community Tuesday.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine establishes Speed and Seat Belt Safety Corridor on I-90 in Cuyahoga County
CLEVELAND — Drivers on Interstate 90 in Cuyahoga County better get ready to buckle up. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced Tuesday that the stretch of I-90 between East 55th and East 260th has been designated as the state's first "Speed and Seat Belt Safety Corridor." This means an increased number of state troopers and police officers will be monitoring the road for offenders, with the Ohio State Highway Patrol as well as the Cleveland, Euclid, and Bratenahl police departments all pitching in to help.
Joyce Beatty brings a Treasury roadshow to Ohio
The Treasury Department has been hitting the road this summer to sell-slash-prepare small businesses for a new type of database designed to crack down on shell companies. Today, that show is rolling into Columbus, Ohio, courtesy of Democratic Rep. Joyce Beatty. It's the latest sign that years after the enactment of the Corporate Transparency Act, lawmakers are still doing whatever they can to make beneficial ownership reform a reality.
Buc-ee's in Ohio: Groundbreaking date announced for first store
HUBER HEIGHTS, Ohio — A popular convenience store chain coming to Ohio now has a groundbreaking date. It's an update many in the area have been waiting to hear. Huber Heights Mayor Jeff Gore posted to his Facebook page, providing an update, saying the official groundbreaking for Buc-ee’s has been scheduled for Aug. 8.
Pork donation to Mid-Ohio Food Collective
In the 20 counties served by the Mid-Ohio Food Collective (MOFC), more than 170,000 meals are distributed each day, with the mission of ending hunger one nourishing meal at a time. To support this community-based nonprofit, the Ohio Pork Council, on behalf of Ohio’s pig farmers, has donated $3,000 in nutritious, high-quality, protein-filled pork as a part of their annual Pork Power program.
Pickaway Co. Prosecutor considers criminal charges in shooting death of prison lieutenant
ORIENT, Ohio – The Pickaway County Prosecutor’s Office is reviewing possible criminal charges in the shooting death of an Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections lieutenant during a training exercise at the Corrections Training Academy in Orient. The Guardian was the first to break the tragic story of...
Records: Man accused of punching Columbus police officer multiple times
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A man was arrested after he punched a Columbus police officer multiple times on Monday, according to Franklin County Municipal Court records. Around 8:10 a.m., officers with the Columbus Division of Police were called to the CVS at 2680 North High Street in north Columbus after they received a report of a disturbance. Police learned that Leo Wilson was threatening customers and being irate.
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