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Ohio connection in major drug ring indictment for smuggling fentanyl, heroin, cocaine
The U.S. Attorney's Office announced Aug. 1 that 19 people, including one person from Ohio, were indicted by a federal grand jury for participating in a large-scale drug trafficking organization. The drug ring, according to U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania Eric Olshan, moved fentanyl, heroin, cocaine and oxycodone, according...
Largest U.S. recycling center opens in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WDTN) — The nation’s largest recycling center has officially opened in central Ohio. On Aug. 6, Rumpke Waste & Recycling opened Rumpke Recycling & Resource Center, a new $100 million recycling facility in Columbus. At the new site, crews take materials from 50 of Ohio’s 88 counties. “Our Rumpke Recycling & Resource Center […]
Support sought for Uhrichsville playground expansion
UHRICHSVILLE (WJER/WTUZ) (Aug. 9, 2024) – City officials are trying to secure funding for new playground equipment at the park, and residents can help make it happen. Service Director Cade Watkins is seeking letters of support to turn in with the city’s application for an Ohio Nature Works grant, which has an August 15th deadline. He says the play structure they’re looking at is for younger kids and would go in next to the existing equipment.
Sale to help replace sidewalks at Dover Library
Gill says they’re hosting what they’re calling a ‘sidewalk book sale,’ although it has a lot more than just reading material. “It’s almost a rummage sale. We’re gonna have older computers and technology components but the majority books, of course; a lot of audio-visual like DVDs and Blueray, books on CD; children’s items; all kinds of good stuff.”
Ross County woman facing felony charges after deputy finds child zip-tied to bed
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A mother in Ross County was arrested Thursday morning after deputies conducting a welfare check discovered one of her children zip-tied to a bed. The mother, identified as Samantha Jo Stilson, reportedly went to work with her boyfriend Wesley Boyer, leaving three children ages 10-15 home alone.
Winning Mega Millions numbers for the $405 million jackpot on August 9, 2024: $20,000 winning ticket sold in Ohio
MENTOR, Ohio — Although nobody hit the $405 million jackpot in the Mega Millions drawing on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, lottery officials say there were thousands of other winners who hit smaller prizes across Ohio. Here's a look at all the winners throughout the Buckeye State from Friday night's...
LIST: What you can do if you’re still powerless in Northeast Ohio
NORTHEAST, Ohio (WOIO) - While thousands continue to lack power after Tuesday’s storms, some Northeast Ohio cities and businesses offer relief. Councilman Charles Slife said some city recreation centers will be available as cooling centers with charging, wifi and limited food from the Greater Cleveland Food Bank. The locations...
Several NE Ohio children hospitalized with carbon monoxide poisoning as outages continue
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Several children in Northeast Ohio are in the hospital with carbon monoxide poisoning, according to a University Hospital spokesperson, as outages continue across the region. Carbon monoxide is an odorless gas that can be lethal. Dr. Matthew Marx with University Hospitals says the carbon monoxide poisoning,...
Some Cleveland Clinic, MetroHealth locations remain closed amid Northeast Ohio power outages
Most Cleveland Clinic and MetroHealth locations are open after Tuesday's storm created power outages across Northeast Ohio, though a handful of sites remain closed, impacting patient appointments. MetroHealth's Parma Health Center has reopened, while the system's West 150th Health and Surgery Center is open with limited operations. All University Hospitals...
Someone has to say it, so we will: Asking taxpayers for $1.2 billion for Browns stadium is repulsive. Today in Ohio
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Browns sent fans a letter with polished renderings of a $2.4 billion Brook Park domed stadium -- but not a detailed financing plan or renderings of what a possible $1 billion renovation of the existing stadium. We’re talking about the audacity of the Haslams asking for...
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