Shawnee
LATEST NEWS
OSHP: 19-year-old dead after crashing in Morrow County
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A 19-year-old man is dead and another is seriously injured after a crash in Morrow County early Friday morning, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Jack Allen, of Cardington, was driving a Ford Focus westbound on Township Road 232 around 4:45 a.m. when he reportedly drove off the left side of the road and overturned into a creek.
Future Ontario Raising Cane’s poised to take over current Denny’s site
ONTARIO — Raising Cane’s is completing a traffic study with plans for a restaurant in Ontario at 720 N. Lexington Springmill Road. The site currently hosts Denny’s, which has operated at the property since 1979. Raising Cane’s plans to demolish the current structure to build a 48,500 square feet restaurant with a drive-thru.
Court records: 2 men accused of tampering with evidence in Short North shooting that left 10 injured
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Franklin County grand jury indicted two men in connection to the shooting in the Short North Arts District in June that left 10 people injured. Rondell Mallory Jr., 22, was charged with tampering with evidence, according to the indictment. Gabriel Hunter, 19, was charged with tampering with evidence and having a weapon while under disability. The indictment states that Hunter’s weapons charge stems from a March 2022 conviction for a weapons offense.
SWAT teams from Chillicothe and Portsmouth execute drug raid in Pike County
PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — On July 18, SWAT teams from Chillicothe and Portsmouth conducted a coordinated drug raid in rural Pike County, executing a “high-risk no-knock search warrant” at 483 Al Leeth Road. According to the Chillicothe Police Department, the SWAT units encountered a barricaded front door...
South Side “Pest House Cemetery” in the crosshairs of Zone In
A 140-plus year old cemetery lost to time and mostly forgotten could be dug up, built upon, and the remains thrown out, all with help from “Zone In,” says South Side activist and preservationist Bruce Miller. “There are documents showing slaves who escaped on the underground railroad buried...
Standing room only tickets on sale for Ohio State at Oregon
As soon as the new Big Ten schedule came out, fans were circling October 12 when Ohio State heads to Eugene to face the Ducks. Buckeye fans are eager to get a little payback and Oregon fans are desperate to prove they belong. The game is shaping up to be one of college football’s most hyped games of the season and we’re still weeks away from opening kickoff. And if you want to see the game live, be ready to open the wallet. Oregon announced today that standing room only tickets were now on sale… for the astounding price of just...
Columbus mayor urges patience following city tech meltdown
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — For the past week, the city of Columbus has been dealing with massive tech issues. Communication with vital departments like police and fire has been impacted. The city's 'Department of Technology' is working to determine exactly what information may have been acquired during the breach,...
Melt Bar and Grilled closes another location
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Melt Bar and Grilled has closed its location in Columbus. The restaurant was located in Easton Town Center at 4206 Worth Ave., Columbus. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
“He made the guitar cry. It has the same spirit and the same soul that a human voice has”: Breakout TikTok guitarist Towa Bird channels her hero Jimi Hendrix with The Star-Spangled Banner performance ahead of 2024 MLS All-Star Game
Breakout TikTok guitarist Towa Bird made a special appearance at the Major League Soccer All-Star Game in Columbus, Ohio, to perform a guitar-fueled take on The Star-Spangled Banner. In a video posted on Towa Bird's social media, the announcer can be heard saying, “And now please welcome recording artist Towa...
'Make Bitcoin Great Again': Specter of Trump — and absence of Harris — hangs over annual crypto gathering
NASHVILLE — Charlene Brown arrived at the first full day of Bitcoin 2024 at the Music City Center convention complex with two signs in hand: “Orange Man Good” and “Bitcoin Don.”. Similar symbols of a recent and sudden shift in the politics of bitcoin could be...
Richland County property transfers recorded July 15-19
These real estate transactions were recorded in Richland County between July 15 and July 19: 1385 Angus Drive, Mansfield; Brian D. and Bonnie S. Schulties to David and Melissa Ott; $860,000 4656 Possum Run Road, Bellville; Sheryl L. Smith to Jacob D. Miller; $165,000 ...
'Westgate, not west hate': Community rallies against racist graffiti sprayed on playground
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A west side community group is battling back against vandals after racist graffiti was spray painted on a children's slide inside Westgate Park. "It's upsetting," said Jamecka White after ABC 6 showed her photos of the racist comments that target Jewish and African-American communities. Neighbors...
Farmers helping fight fires from the field
BUCYRUS, Ohio — The chemical poly-fluoroalkyl, or PFAS, is posing a problem in our society. The chemicals can resist grease and oil and are used to make clothing and other products waterproof. According to the Food and Drug Administration, it’s hard to get rid of it when it enters...
Wellston, Montgomery Trucking benefit from grant
WELLSTON — Fluor-BWXT and the Joint Economic Development Initiative of Southern Ohio have provided a $17,613 grant to the City of Wellston and Montgomery Trucking and Prime, Inc. — to aid in the expansion of the trucking company that provides support to three large manufacturing companies in the area.
J.K. Dobbins Sends Blunt Reminder to NFL Teams Before 2024 Season
Former Ohio State running back J.K. Dobbins played in 15 games for the Baltimore Ravens during his NFL rookie campaign back in 2020. After putting up 805 rushing yards on just 134 carries (6.0 YPC) during his first NFL season, fans were understandably excited about the prospects of the ...
During Tuesday’s City Council Meeting in Bucyrus, resident David John III made a heartfelt plea to the council during the public participation portion of the session
BUCYRUS, OH (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW)—During Tuesday’s City Council Meeting in Bucyrus, resident David John III made a heartfelt plea to the council during the public participation portion of the session. John expressed his desire for the council to start each meeting with a 2-5 minute prayer to give praise to Jesus Christ, the Lord and Savior, and to ask God to bless the council as they do their work on behalf of the city.
Ohio State WR Facing Criticism for Admission About Michigan’s ‘Talent’
Ohio State wide receiver Emeka Egbuka was the No. 1 rated WR recruit in the 2021 cycle, according to 247Sports. Joined by fellow five-stars Jack Sawyer, J.T. Tuimoloau, and TreVeyon Henderson, the Buckeyes' mega-talented 2021 class looked to continue the momentum built over Ryan Day's ...
Paul Finebaum Unveils Top Three College Football Contenders This Season
The 2024 college football season is highly anticipated due to the expansion of the College Football Playoff. Now, 12 teams will be included instead of only four, including all four Power Four champions. This means that a team like Florida State, which went undefeated and won the ACC but didn't make ...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.