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Ohio man wins $50,000 lottery with late dog’s license number
In a heartwarming turn of events, Roger Sours, a resident of Tiffin, Ohio, won $50,000 in the Pick 5 lottery by using the license tag numbers of his cherished dog. The win sent a jolt through Sours as he sat on his couch in shock, watching the lottery results unfold on television.
Mega Millions jackpot worth $498 million: See the winning lottery numbers for August 20, 2024
CLEVELAND — Although nobody hit the $498 million jackpot in the Mega Millions drawing on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, lottery officials say there were thousands of other winners who hit smaller prizes in Ohio. Here's a look at all of the winners from Tuesday night's drawing here in the...
Enquirer staff honored in recent Ohio journalism contests
The Enquirer was recently named best newspaper in Ohio in the Ohio Society of Professional Journalists' Ohio's Best Journalism Contest. The Enquirer's entry "epitomizes what it means to offer a news package," judges said. "Offering a little something for everyone takes a lot of work and care, and it shows with this edition.” The...
Minnesota boy, 9, and his father die in series of crashes on Ohio turnpike
PRIOR LAKE, Minn. — A Minnesota family is changed forever after a series of tragic turnpike crashes.The Tibetan refugees were on their way to see the Dalai Lama in New York when the deadly wreck happened last Thursday.Among the dead are 9-year-old Dawa Norbu and his father, 46-year-old Tenzin Drukgyal. Both were beloved members of a local Tibetan community organization.Twelve-year-old Tenzin Choedon suffered serious injuries in the crash and is in critical condition at a hospital in Ohio.The family's mother is now home in Prior Lake with a broken arm, worrying for her daughter while also grieving her husband and son."Everybody come here to pray with us right now. All the Tibetans are going through a lot of sadness. All the Tibetans from Minnesota, everyone is so sad," Sonam Wangchuk, a family friend, said.Tenzin goes to Tibetan school on Saturdays. She is described as very hardworking and several of her teachers have written her letters of support.The family started a fundraiser on GoFundMe to help with their medical bills.Authorities in Ohio arrested a semi-truck driver for causing one of the crashes.
Who could be Ohio's next governor?
All eyes are currently on the 2024 election, but some Ohio Democrats at the Chicago convention are positioning themselves for 2026, when every statewide executive office, including governor, will be open. Democrats face an uphill battle in a state that has not elected a Democrat for governor in 20 years, when Ted Strickland won in 2006. ...
Local dispensaries see sky-high sales 2 weeks after recreational marijuana hits shelves
In the second week, there were more than $10.9 million in sales, making for a total of nearly $22.5 million in sales in the first two weeks. "We're seeing probably on some days maybe five or 10 times more customers than we're used to," said Brandon Pollock, CEO of Theory Wellness in Sherwood.
DeWine tests positive for COVID-19
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has tested positive for COVID-19. According to a release, DeWine tested positive Tuesday around 7:30 a.m. He is said to be experiencing symptoms. “He started experiencing mild, cold-like symptoms yesterday, including sneezing and a runny nose,” said the release. “His symptoms worsened slightly during the night, but […]
Ohio contractor sued for scamming local storm damage victims
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is suing a Columbus storm-chasing contractor accused of scamming local homeowners who are recovering from storm damages. The lawsuit alleges Liberty Restoration and its owner, Josh Basinger of Hilliard, violated portions of the Ohio Consumer Sales Practices Act and Home Solicitation Sales Act. This is not […]
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