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Motorcyclist crashes, sustains 'serious injuries'
MONROE CHARTER TOWNSHIP, Mich. — The Monroe County Sheriff's Office reported a serious injury crash that occurred on Laplaisance Road near Lighthouse Road. Officers state that a 51-year-old man from Monroe, Mich. was driving a red Yamaha motorcycle west on Laplaisance Road when the vehicle drove off the roadway and into a guardrail.
Pedestrian dead after crash on Ohio Turnpike
SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP, Ohio — The Swanton Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is currently investigating a fatal crash that occurred Saturday, July 20 on the Ohio Turnpike near I-475. According to investigators, a 40-year-old woman from Toledo was driving a Ram 1500 truck eastbound on the turnpike at...
Large fire breaks out at Seneca County produce farm
OLD FORT, Ohio — Smoke could be seen all the way in Fostoria and Clyde after a large fire at a farm near Old Fort in Seneca County on Saturday evening. The multi-alarm fire, at Riehm Produce Farm on State Route 53 in Seneca County, started around dusk on Saturday.
‘Pipe bomb’ found by magnet fishers in Ottawa County
ROCKY RIDGE, Ohio — The Ottawa County Sheriff’s office says an explosive device was found in a rural area of the county on Saturday. Deputies say two people were magnet fishing when they found what looked like a “pipe bomb” in the area of State Route 590 and West Toussaint North Road just north of Rocky Ridge.
Person suffers life-threatening injuries after buggy crash on State Route 88
GEAUGA COUNTY, Ohio — A person suffered life-threatening injuries following a crash involving a buggy that took place on State Route 88 on Saturday afternoon. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the Patrol’s Ravenna Dispatch Center was advised at 3:57 p.m. of a serious crash that took place near the address of 16066 McCall Rd. on State Route 88 involving a horse-drawn buggy and a GMC SUV. Troopers from the Patrol’s Chardon Post responded to the scene.
Body found in Maumee River near downtown Toledo
TOLEDO, Ohio — Crews from Toledo Fire and Rescue were working to recover a body from the Maumee River near downtown Toledo on Saturday afternoon. The call came in around 3:30 p.m. TFRD says the body of an adult was found near the 100 block of North Summit Street...
Car crash on Airport Highway causes power outage
TOLEDO, Ohio — Many residents along Airport Highway in south Toledo experienced a power outage Saturday, July 20 after a vehicle hit a utility pole, causing downed wires across the roadway. The accident occurred on the intersection of Airport Highway and Williamsdale Drive. Both roadways were closed to through...
Tax-free days in Ohio: What you need to know about the 2024 sales tax holiday
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio’s sales tax holiday is almost here. There are a few changes this year, including the extension of tax-free days. Earlier this year, Gov. Mike DeWine announced that he extended the annual sales tax holiday for 2024 to 10 days. It will start at midnight on July 30 and last until 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 8.
Northwest Ohio man shares firsthand account of assassination attempt at Trump rally
TOLEDO, Ohio — Videos of the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania last weekend are easy to find. But it's nothing compared to seeing the incident happen with your own eyes like Walbridge resident Tyler Dohar did. "Never in your wildest dreams...
'We haven't changed it': Spangler Candy Company celebrates 100th birthday of Dum-Dum Pops
BRYAN, Ohio — Nestled in the near 9,000-person population of Bryan, Ohio, Spangler Candy Company is celebrating one of its most iconic product's 100th birthday: the Dum-Dum Pop. "Dum-Dums is just such a popular candy and part of the reason I think it's lasted for 100 years is that...
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee dies at 74, her family announces
HOUSTON — Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee died at 74, her family announced Friday night. "With incredible grief for our loss yet deep gratitude for the life she shared with us, we announce the passing of United States Representative Sheila Jackson Lee of the 18th Congressional District of Texas," her family said in a statement.
OSHP: 3 killed in plane crash at Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport
VIENNA, Ohio — Three people are dead following a plane crash Sunday evening at the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport in Trumbull County. The Ohio State Highway Patrol confirms the crash occurred just after 7 p.m. near state Route 11 and King Graves Road, close to the Youngstown Air Reserve Station in Vienna Township. Authorities say the multi-engine aircraft was reported to be attempting an emergency landing when it wrecked and burst into flames by a runway.
Gibsonburg residents concerned about potential impact of CVS closure
GIBSONBURG, Ohio — The CVS pharmacy in the village of Gibsonburg is closing at the end of August, leaving residents in the community concerned. "It's a pillar of this community. It's a staple in our downtown", said Gibsonburg Mayor Steven Fought. The impacts can be varied, including higher costs...
Local program offers support to help LGBTQ+ youth overcome risk of suicide
TOLEDO, Ohio — One of the leading causes of death in the United States is suicide. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data shows LGBTQ+ youth are four times more likely to attempt suicide compared to their peers. Behavioral health state-wide organization OhioGuidestone is offering a mental health...
US Sen. Sherrod Brown visits students at Summer Manufacturing Camp in Wood County
WOOD COUNTY, Ohio — Young minds hard at work got to visit with a state senator Friday in Wood County. U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, met with middle school students participating in the Wood County Advanced Manufacturing Camp at Owens Community College. Brown's office started organizing the manufacturing camps...
Fremont police arrest wrong man; body cam shows incident
FREMONT, Ohio — A Fremont restaurant owner was arrested last week in a case of mistaken identity. Bodycam footage from the Fremont Police Department shows officers going into the Fremont Coney Island on July 11, owned by Darnell McCloud, looking for a person who had an outstanding warrant for drug trafficking.
US Sen. Sherrod Brown calls for President Biden to 'end his campaign' for reelection
CLEVELAND — One of President Joe Biden's biggest allies in the U.S. Senate, Ohio's own Sen. Sherrod Brown, is now calling on the 81-year-old incumbent to end his bid for reelection. In a statement shared on his social media platforms, Brown wrote that "I think the President should end...
Man convicted of murdering 3-year-old in Sylvania
TOLEDO, Ohio — A Lucas County jury on Friday convicted a man of murdering a 3-year-old in October 2022. Michael Kitto was found guilty of one count each of aggravated murder, murder, felonious assault and endangering children for the death of Declan Hill in Sylvania, according to a press release from the Lucas County Prosecuting Attorney's Office.
Maumee doctor sentenced in medical brace fraud scheme
TOLEDO, Ohio — A doctor who had practiced in Maumee was sentenced Friday for a medical equipment fraud scheme that put Medicare out more than $4 million. In a press release, the Department of Justice said a federal judge sentenced 42-year-old Ankita Singh to 26 months in prison following a Feb. 29 conviction on six counts of health care fraud. Prosecutors said Singh filled thousands of prescriptions for orthotic braces beginning in 2019 for Medicare beneficiaries — all of whom were not previously her patients, nor had she ever spoken to them.
Son of former Columbus Zoo CFO charged in fraud investigation
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The son of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium’s former chief financial officer was charged as part of the state's investigation into the alleged misuse of zoo funds and resources. Grant Bell, a former purchasing assistant, was charged with one count of theft in the fraud...
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