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Local school district names new superintendent
NEWTON FALLS, Ohio (WKBN) — Newton Falls Exempted Village Schools will have a new superintendent starting next month. Andreas Johansson will take over the position replacing outgoing superintendent Justin Christopher. According to a news release, Johansson is currently completing his Ph.D. in Educational Leadership at Kent State University; he also received a master’s in teaching […]
3 dead in Ohio plane crash
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Three people were killed in a plane crash in Trumbull County, Ohio, on Friday night. The plane crashed just after 7 p.m. at the Youngstown Air Reserve Station at the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport, CBS news affiliate WOIO-TV reported. When first responders arrived at the scene near Route 11 and King Graves Road, they found a multi-engine aircraft that crashed near a runway, the TV station reported. Law enforcement reportedly believes a mechanical failure forced an emergency landing before the crash. The aircraft had one pilot and two passengers. All three people died. The victims have not been identified. It was not immediately known where the plane took off from or where it was scheduled to land. The Federal Aviation Administration will investigate the crash. Trumbull County is in northeast Ohio.
Caregiver brought from Mercer County to face new charges of stealing from Brookfield veteran
A Farrell woman has been brought from Mercer County to face more serious charges after investigators say they've discovered more money missing from a Brookfield World War veteran she was hired to care for. Thirty-five-year-old Felicia Splitstone was booked into the Trumbull County Jail on Friday after being arrested by...
What are the winning Mega Millions numbers for the $251 million jackpot on July 19, 2024? See all the prizes hit in Ohio
CLEVELAND — Although nobody hit the $251 million jackpot in the Mega Millions drawing on Friday, July 19, 2024, lottery officials say there were thousands of other winners who hit smaller prizes throughout Ohio. SUBSCRIBE: Get the day's top headlines sent to your inbox each weekday morning with the...
Ohio's tax-free holiday begins soon, here's when you can start saving
Ohio's sales-tax holiday is getting supersized this year, expanding to 10 days long. And it's not just an opportunity to save on school supplies and children's clothes. Now almost any sale can be tax-free for 10 days. So when does it start?. We've got you covered:. When is Ohio's sales-tax...
Ohio: Multiple Rounds of Thunderstorms Expected Next Week
Cleveland, OH – Ohio is set to experience multiple rounds of thunderstorms next week, following a dry and sunny weekend. A high-pressure system will maintain control through Sunday, ensuring clear skies and warm temperatures. However, a significant shift in the weather pattern is anticipated as a warm front moves in on Monday, bringing increased humidity and setting the stage for stormy conditions.
Western Pennsylvania, Eastern Ohio Awaits Isolated Showers
Pittsburgh, PA – Residents in Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio should prepare for a warm weekend with scattered showers, as a weak disturbance is expected to pass through the region. According to the US National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA, elevated probabilities of rain showers will be focused south of...
Police departments in Northeast Ohio taking new approach in dealing with mental health cases
AKRON, Ohio — Authorities said the woman who was shot and killed by the Medina County Sheriff on Wednesday had extensive mental health issues. Police said 37-year-old Victoria Carter was carrying a replica gun and a knife when she charged at Sheriff Terry Grice and Deputy Doug Clinage outside of the Medina County Sheriff's Office.
Genetic aneurysm survivor calls for more research, funding
Lisa Robarge's late mother and her older brother experienced brain aneurysms. Robarge talked with state representatives in March to press for more public funding for research. Robarge wants more awareness that some aneurysms are genetic. The pain hit like a thunderclap. Last August, Lisa Robarge was getting ready for work...
How ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ seeded JD Vance’s political career and vaulted him onto the presidential ticket
MILWAUKEE – JD Vance has risen extraordinarily quickly since he first formally emerged in Ohio politics in 2021. But he had been laying the groundwork for years in plain sight. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive...
Ohio gas prices fell from last week: See how much here
State gas prices fell for the second consecutive week and reached an average of $3.28 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week's price of $3.39 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has fallen about 16 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the state in the last year have been as low as $2.61 on Jan. 8, 2024, and as...
Severe shortage of rainfall brings drought conditions to southeast Ohio’s usually wet summer
Athens, Ohio (WOUB) — It’s been a hot and humid summer, the perfect ingredients for rain. So, where has all the rain gone?. June is usually the rainiest month in southeast Ohio with July not trailing much behind. But this June, Athens saw just 1.13 inches of rain,...
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