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Local Ohio officials share information of missing man
Nation is 27-years-old and was last seen on July 16 in Grove City, Ohio. Officials say Nation was last seen at the Ohio Addiction Recovery Center where he checked out of the Morning of Tuesday, July 16, 2024. His family has not heard from him or seen him since.
Local restaurant vandalized with racist graffiti; local businesses pitch in to help clean it up
A local, beloved Mediterranean restaurant was vandalized yesterday, but thanks to other local businesses, the racist remarks have already been cleaned off their windows. Lavash Cafe, located at 2985 N. High St. in Clintonville since 2008, posted on their Instagram account that someone vandalized their doors with racist graffiti, but that the community is rallying behind them. “We love our Clintonville neighborhood because of moments like this,” Lavash posted. “Last night, someone messaged us after discovering racist graffiti on our windows and new vinyl bakery door.”
Downtown bar and kitchen shuts down after lease goes unrenewed
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A Downtown bar and kitchen that’s been in Columbus since 2016 has closed its doors after its lease went unrenewed. Hadley’s Bar and Kitchen on the corner of South 4th and East Cherry streets recently shut down after eight years. The closure was confirmed by Crafted for You — the group […]
No music, no celebratory signs: What Ohio forbids for the start of recreational weed sales
Many Ohioans are likely planning to celebrate the start of recreational marijuana sales in the state, but don't expect a festival-like atmosphere at dispensaries. In fact, Ohio recently released guidelines for what the shops are allowed, and largely not allowed, to do to commemorate the start of the new recreational industry. ...
Ohio dedicates 85 miles of road to honor Charles Young who went from slavery to colonel
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A local corridor along Ohio roads will pay tribute to a military officer from the Tri-State who broke down barriers. Charles Young was born into slavery in Mayslick and spent most of his childhood in Ripley. Young graduated from the United States Military Academy and became the...
Knowing how to address, recognize human trafficking
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Learning how to identify the signs of human trafficking, particularly among teen survivors, is the focus of a new program launched by the office of Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost. The training is a video-based learning series and includes real-life scenarios that local first responders like nurses or EMTs could face. […]
Ohio Turnpike warns of toll-collection scam
The Ohio Turnpike and other toll-road agencies in the northeastern United States are warning of fraudulent texts and emails purporting to bill motorists for unpaid tolls. “We are receiving calls from Ohio residents across the state who have reported receiving this text scam,” Charles Cyrill, an Ohio Turnpike spokesman, said Monday. “Many are not Ohio Turnpike customers.” A text message Mr. Cyrill provided as an example identifies the sender as Ohio Turnpike Tolls Services and advises payment of $9.75 to a bogus website “to avoid additional charges of $97.50.” The Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission only uses paper invoices sent by the U.S. Mail to collect unpaid tolls, and sends emails only to its E-ZPass tagholders regarding account status, such as insufficient funds or a credit-card problem, the turnpike commission said in a scam warning.
Rite Aid to close 30 more stores
Rite Aid has continued to announce the closing of more of its stores. The company announced 30 more closings in bankruptcy filings on Friday. All 30 stores are in Ohio and Michigan. Since the beginning of June, Rite Aid has announced that it would close 196 stores. All but three...
Report explores violent crime statistics and underlying causes in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A new report dives into the underlying causes of violent criminal offenses in Ohio, pointing to housing affordability, neighborhood zoning and more as drivers of crime. More than 30,000 violent crimes, including homicide, rape, robbery and aggravated assault, were reported in the state in 2023, a new report by the nonprofit […]
Suicide and Crisis line 988 going strong after launch 2 years ago
July marks the anniversary of a monumental event in suicide prevention history – the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is two years old. “I was here the day that it launched,” said Amy Castro, a crisis worker at Scioto Pant Valley Mental Health Center’s Martha Cottrill Clinic. “It was a Saturday.”
Old Dutchman Bait & Tackle store’s Ashcraft: ‘People are fishing for a lot of catfish’
As summer unfolds, central Ohio has been abuzz with anglers engaged in the summer catfishing season. Summer nights are ideal for catfishing as these fish move into shallow waters to feed, making it both a popular recreational activity and a source of quality table fare for Ohio anglers. Nestled just...
London police searching for suspect wanted out of Tennessee
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Authorities in Madison County are searching for a man wanted for failing to register as a sex offender in Tennessee. Warrants are on file for 47-year-old Loren Janosky who had been living in the London area. Police said Janosky was pursued in a vehicle chase...
Assistant Fire Chief from Waldo saves a life while on vacation
WALDO, OH (MARION COUNTY NOW)—A heroic rescue took place in the Myrtle Beach area recently when FMFD (Fort Morrow Fire District)Assistant Chief Ryan Mitchell saved a man’s life. While on vacation with his family, Chief Mitchell witnessed several people pulling a man out of the ocean who had...
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