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Drought conditions could impact fall colors, fire season
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — On average, 1,000 wildfires burn between 4,000 to 5,000 acres of Ohio Department of Natural Resource forest fire protection district land. With fall right around the corner, we are still about a month away until a burn ban goes into effect. However, an extended drought around the state has heightened the […]
How Ohioans can discover if they have unclaimed funds
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Unclaimed funds — lost or forgotten money from inactive checking and savings accounts, last checks from former employers, overpayments, and more. Susie Wagner is the Outreach Administrator for the Ohio Department of Commerce’s Division of Unclaimed Funds, which is currently holding onto $4.3 billion. Wagner said the division does consistently work […]
Gov. Mike DeWine looks to overhaul Ohio’s justice system
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is calling for more than two dozen changes to the state’s juvenile justice system, based off recommendations from a working group he put together nine months ago. “One of our top priorities is the protection of children,” DeWine said. “All children deserve the opportunity to live up […]
How the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline helps those in need
This article discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline available 24/7. To reach the 24/7 Crisis Text Helpline, text 4HOPE to 741741. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A central Ohio woman is crediting the state’s 988 Suicide & […]
Shake Shack to close underperforming central Ohio location
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Shake Shack is closing one of its central Ohio restaurants, among nine locations nationwide the chain is shuttering due to underperformance. The New York-based chain is set to close its restaurant at 1370 Polaris Parkway by Sept. 25, according to recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Polaris eatery […]
Why football Guardian Caps have made their way to Ohio high school teams
CLEVELAND, Ohio — With each college recruiting trip Avon Lake junior tackle Max Riley made in the last two years, he and his father noticed more and more unique padded caps on helmets during practices. The caps, which somewhat resemble an egg carton with their soft bulging pads, got...
New poll gives snapshot into Ohio voters’ minds 2 months out from election
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — With just over two months until Election Day, and a little more than five weeks until early voting begins, a new poll offers a snapshot of how Ohio voters are leaning at the moment. The poll by On Point/Red Eagle Politics/SoCal Strategies surveyed 600 likely voters Saturday and Sunday, breaking down […]
Multiple fatal crashes in Ohio over Labor Day weekend were related to impaired driving
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — When a person chooses to drive under the influence of alcohol, that choice can impact a family’s life forever. Just last week, that choice changed the lives of the family of Columbus Blue Jackets player Johnny Gaudreau, who was killed alongside his brother Matthew on Thursday. The siblings were hit by […]
Ohioans targeted in Uber scam
HARRISON COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – Scammers are calling Ohio residents asking for payment for the rideshare service Uber, the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office said. The scammers are posing as deputies telling residents to pay for the service, according to officials. This is a scam happening to residents across the state, officials said. Harrison County Sheriff […]
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