In a news conference Thursday, Governor Mike DeWine announced the Ohio Vax-to-School program - a new incentive aiming at getting Ohio's youth and young adults vaccinated. Vax-To-School is for all vaccinated…

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine said he will be announcing new incentives on Thursday for people to get vaccinated against Covid-19. DeWine said more people need to get vaccinated as young people continue…

Many states around the country, including Ohio, are weathering a bus driver shortage in local school districts. The shortage of bus drivers continues to spread thin current bus drivers and other school…

The story of Gabby Petito's disappearance is captivating the nation right now and there are so many questions that remain unanswered. Petito went missing during a cross-country trip with her fiance,…

Wednesday afternoon, the Ohio Department of Commerce announced it would start the process for medical marijuana dispensaries to expand their growing area. Applications must be submitted by Oct. 1.…

According to Gov. Mike DeWine, the Ohio Children’s Hospital Association is “is making a direct appeal to school superintendents, asking all schools in Ohio to require masks for staff and students…

A house fire in Akron has claimed the lives of five people, including three children and two adults. Emergency personnel responded to a house fire at 1118 Linden Ave. just before 1 a.m. Monday morning.…

An Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper is lucky to be alive following an accident involving one of their cruisers over the weekend. OSHP posted on Facebook about the accident involving a Defiance Post’s…

About two weeks into the school year, many local schools have announced they will be requiring masks be worn by students and staff while indoors, effective Tuesday, Sept. 7. Thursday afternoon, parents…

Kent State University is requiring COVID-19 vaccinations over a multi-phase process through the Fall 2021 semester. According to a Friday press release, Kent State President Todd Diacon states the school…

An Ohio family is mourning the loss of an American servicemen killed in a terror attack in Afghanistan. The attack killed 13 U.S Military members. Max Soviak was a 2017 graduate of Edison Local Schools,…

Just one day after the FDA approved Pfizer’s two-dose vaccine, The Ohio State University has announced they will require students, faculty and staff to receive the vaccine. “With Monday’s news…

A plan is in the works to finalize a requirement of employees to be vaccinated or receive mandatory testing. “Vaccination is the most important tool we have in fighting the coronavirus pandemic and…

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Several more state tournament venues have now been set by the Ohio High School Athletic Association for the 2021-22 school year and beyond. During the 2020-21 school year, the…

A 49-year-old suspect has been arrested by police Friday night, according to authorities. Millersburg Police say an arrest warrant was issued for Steve Compton, of Millersburg, on Friday after police…

In a move announced by Kent State University on Wednesday, all teachers, students and staff will be required to wear face coverings indoors, regardless of vaccination status, on all Kent State campuses,…

The Ohio State Highway Patrol is mourning the unexpected loss of one of their own while on the clock. OSHP said Sergeant Jared M. Ulinski of the Findlay District was found dead while on duty at the…

Your commute home may be affected if your route consists of I-77 just north of I-271. The northbound lanes of I-77 were shut down due to a crash, according to The Ohio Department of Transportation.…

The Ohio High School Athletic Association issued a memo Thursday morning, urging member athletes and coaches to get vaccinated. “Although Ohio lifted most statewide pandemic-related health orders…

The 2020-21 school year was a little odd for teachers and students as they were required to wear masks throughout the year in an attempt to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Entering the school year…

One of the great Northeast Ohio traditions made its return for the first time since 2019. Akrons’ Soapbox Derby. The 83rd running of the First Energy All-American Soap Box Derby took place at the…

Gov. Mike DeWine vetoed a bill that would legalize commercial-grade fireworks in Ohio. Senate Bill 113 would've made it possible for Ohio residents to set off fireworks on specific holidays throughout…

A Cleveland law firm has filed a lawsuit in a Cuyahoga County court against Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Job and Family Services director Matt Damschroder for the stoppage of the extra…

A family is mourning the loss of an 8-year-old girl who died last week in Harrison County. Sources tell JMN that the Harrison County Sheriff's Office is conducting a death investigation into the sudden…

The Ohio State Highway Patrol has released numbers related to the Fourth of July holiday weekend from July 2 to July 5. During the three-day period, OSHP indicated that 16 people lost their lives in…

For those of you who have procrastinated, it's time to finally renew your Ohio driver's license and/or vehicle registrations by July 1. Back in November of 2020, Governor Mike DeWine signed a bill that…

In a controversial move Thursday evening, the Ohio House of Representatives made an amendment to a bill that would allow NCAA athletes to earn money from their name, image and likeness. The House floor…

The Portage County Sheriff's Office is responding to a situation in Suffield Township at Wingfoot Lake Park where there have been reports of shots fired and firearms visible at a large gathering. The…

JMN has learned an arrest has been made in the deadly shooting that left Luis Cuevas, 33, of Cleveland dead and others injured in the parking lot of a Wayne County dragway. As the investigation unfolded,…

The City of Salem Police have received multiple reports of a bear in the city limits. Police say the bear was spotted in the area of E. Sixth St. behind First Christian Church. Salem police, in…

A Ravenna woman was arrested Monday after police say she assaulted an employee and manager at a local McDonald’s in Ravenna. Ravenna police tell JMN that Cherysse Cleveland, 44, of S. Chestnut St.…

Officials with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a shooting that killed one person and sent many others to the hospital Sunday night. Deputies say the shooting occurred in the parking…

A four-year-old girl is dead after drowning at a home in the 800 block of Independence Ave in Akron Saturday evening. Akron Police say officers and EMS were dispatched to the home for a drowning involving…

Akron Police are searching for a suspect who they say shot and injured a man in the 2200 block of East Ave. Police say while on patrol in the parking lot of the Duchess Shoppe Gas Station,…

The Cleveland Browns chief of staff, Callie Brownson, was found guilty of a drunk driving charge in Brunswick Mayor's Court Tuesday. Brownson originally pleaded no contest to the charge. Court documents…

Singer Jane Marczewski, 30, an Ohio-based singer who is battling cancer, wowed over judges on America’s Got Talent on Tuesday night’s episode, earning a Golden Buzzer with her show-stopping performance.…

Local police say a 24-year-old man from Green is in custody after he led deputies and state troopers on a chase Wednesday after stealing a motor home in a nearby neighborhood. Randy H. Schiffbauer was…

Deputies with the Coshocton County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to Coshocton County Regional Medical Center for a report of a male being treated for a gunshot wound. Officers learned that 36-year-old…

A beautiful night turned into a moment of chaos Tuesday evening at a popular spot on Portage Lakes. The owner of Upper Deck Bar & Grill took to Facebook to detail a shooting that occurred at the…

The Youngstown Bomb Squad is on scene of a raid in Salem. The Columbiana County Sheriff’s Office is serving a drug-related warrant at a home along E. 3rd Street, just off of Lincoln Avenue and State…

If you are an Ohio resident and fully vaccinated, you will no longer be required to wear masks in an indoor setting in most situations, according to a revised health order that was released Monday afternoon.…

Yes, it’s true. There’s a chance you can win $1,000,000 if you are a vaccinated Ohioan. Governor Mike DeWine announced Wednesday evening in a statewide address that beginning May 26 for five weeks…

The Ohio High School Athletic Association Board of Directors approved the 2021 football tournament regulations Thursday during its April Board meeting that included proposals from the OHSAA staff to increase…

Columbus Police shot and killed a 15-year-old girl Tuesday evening after police were dispatched to a neighbor after females said there was a girl with a knife. When police arrived on scene, body camera…

A 16-year-old girl has died after being shot by the Columbus Police Tuesday evening. Family members tell NBC4 reporter Lacey Crisp that 16-year-old Makiah Bryant was fatally shot by Columbus Police.…

Stow Police are searching for a vehicle they say hit a police officer and fled the scene. Police say an officer was attempting a traffic stop when the vehicle in question fled from the officer.…

Many people on social media are confused about the Ohio Department of Health's newly issued health order. Yes there is a new health order; no, it doesn't remove the current mask mandate in Ohio. The…

A 17-year-old is dead and another is injured after a shooting that took place in the 900 block of Neptune Ave around 3:15 p.m. Tuesday, according to Akron Police. APD said when they arrived on scene,…

Ohioans now are protected by the “Stand Your Ground” self-defense law which took effect Tuesday. The new law removes the “duty to retreat,” which means now to claim self-defense, the person…

The Akron Police Department announced the resignation of one of their own who was being investigated for their use of force. In a press release, the department stated that APD officers responded to…

A 21-year-old is dead after a hit-skip motorcycle accident Sunday night in Akron. Akron police are investigating a deadly hit-skip accident that occurred just after 11 p.m. Sunday in the area of 500…

The Coshocton County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of Jerome L. Starner, 39, of Coshocton, and Melannis L. Stevens, 45, of Newcomerstown in connection to a hit-and-run accident that occurred…

A person is dead in Knox Township following a shooting early Monday morning around 2 a.m. Gary Joiner, of Kensington, has been taken into custody in connection to the fatal shooting. He had an arrest…

Shawn Oneil, 57, of Waynesburg, and his wife Robin Oneil, 58, remain in the critical ICU after being hit while riding their motorcycle in Coshocton County. The Oneils were riding along St. Rt 751 when…

The Columbiana Police Department responded Saturday night to the 300 block of Quincy Ave. after reports of a child being shot. The child was treated at the scene and transported to St. Elizabeth’s…

In a statement, Parma police confirmed the homicide death of a 5-year-old boy Thursday afternoon. Limited details were released, but police say the incident occurred on the 4700 block of Russell Avenue.…

After Governor DeWine chose to veto Senate Bill 22, a bill that would allow lawmakers to reject health orders, the Senate voted 23-10 to override the veto. The Bill then went to the House, who voted 63-35…

According to court documents, an Ohio mother who said she killed her six-year-old son and dumped his body into the Ohio River is going to seek to plead not guilty by reason of insanity. The motion was…

Governor Mike DeWine released additional phases for the COVID-19 vaccine distribution. Beginning March 19, Phase 1E and 2C will be enacted to allow Ohioans with cancer, chronic kidney disease, chronic…

The Richland County Sheriff's Office confirmed Monday afternoon that the body of Melinda Kay Davis was found in the trunk of her car. Davis, a mother of four from Shelby, Ohio, was last seen Feb 25.…

The Portage County Sheriff's office is investigating after a teen was killed Friday evening. In a press release from the Sheriff's Office, they say 18 year-old Zachary David Blosser was charged with…

Last year, county fair participants from all over were devastated with the cancelation of full fairs due to COVID-19 concerns. This year, Governor Mike DeWine announced fairs will be able happen in full…

The search for 33-year-old Melinda Kay Davis continues as family and friends now begin to form search parties. 43-year-old John Henry Mack Jr., her ex-boyfriend, was arrested on a kidnapping charge…

UPDATE: Stone Foltz, the 20-year-old Bowling Green State University student hospitalized, has died after an alleged hazing incident, according to a statement from his family’s attorney. Bowling Green…

A goal has been put in place for Ohioans to live life again without COVID-19 restrictions in place. During a statewide address Thursday evening, Governor Mike DeWine announced that when Ohio gets down…

According to Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine's communication team, the governor will deliver a statewide address on the COVID-19 pandemic Thursday evening at 5:30 p.m. His regular 2 p.m. news conference has been…

There has been a reported shooting at the Polaris Mall in Columbus, according to Columbus Police Columbus Police say at this time no injuries have been reported but the suspected shooter has not been…

The Middletown mother who is behind bars after allegedly dragging her son down the road and killing him in an attempt to abandon him at a park, is now telling authorities that her boyfriend pressured…

Brittany Gosney, the 29-year-old mother accused of murdering her six-year-old son, James Hutchinson, told police she first tried to abandon the child at a park. Hutchinson grabbed onto the vehicle and…

A new group of people has been announced to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in Ohio’s Phase 1C. Governor Mike DeWine announced the decision, saying “certain professions and those with certain medical…

A six-year-old boy is dead and his mother has been charged with murder in Ohio. Brittany Gosney, 29, has been charged with murder, abuse of a corpse and tampering with evidence. James Hamilton, 42,…

Police in Shelby, Ohio are attempting to make contact with Melinda Kay Davis (Clark) who was reported missing February 25 at 12:36 p.m. According to the Shelby Police Department, Melinda was last seen…

The spring of 2020 was a brutal time for Ohio high school students, especially the seniors. As they lost out on graduations and senior proms due to COVID-19, last year's graduating class missed out on…

Governor Mike DeWine announced Thursday afternoon that sporting events and entertainment events will be allowed to reopen with a 25% indoor capacity limit and 30% maximum limit for outdoor events. Governor…

Jason Lagore, an Ohio Department of Natural Resources officer, has died Wednesday morning from a medical emergency after an attempted lake rescue at a Highland County state park Tuesday night. “Our…

UPDATE: The toddler has been found and the suspect has been arrested. The Franklin County sheriffs office says that a one-year-old was abducted and his mother assaulted Tuesday evening. According…

February 24, 2021, and each year after, will further be known as 'Dick Goddard Day' to the City of Akron after an ordinance was brought forth by Councilwoman Tara L. Samples and Mayor Dan Horrigan. The…

A teacher's aide from Boardman schools who was accused of stapling a piece of paper to a disabled child's head has resigned after public backlash. The incident occurred in early February and the mother…

On average now, Ohio is seeing nearly 2,000 new COVID-19 cases a day, which is a fraction of the nearly 9,000 daily cases at the beginning of 2021. More than 1.3 million Ohio residents have been vaccinated,…

A local fire department is left without their fire chief and assistant fire chief, in what appears to be two separate incidents. Jewett Volunteer Fire Chief Denny Kovarik and Assistant Chief Richard…

The following schools have canceled or delayed school for Wednesday, February 17 or switched to remote learning due to inclement weather in the area. It will be noted if the school is operating on a…

According to a press release by the Ohio State Highway Patrol, a man is dead after a crash involving an Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) plow truck. Officials say the accident happened at 10:15…

The following schools have canceled or delayed school for Tuesday, February 16 or switched to remote learning due to inclement weather in the area. It will be noted if the school is operating on a…

The National Weather Service of Pittsburgh is advising local residents on how to accurately measure snowfall as the area prepares for a snow storm in the area. They say you need supplies, a plan, a…

On February 10, 2021 Portage County Job and Family Services obtained an emergency custody order. The parents were supposed to bring the child and appear at Portage County Juvenile Court on February 11,…

A Boardman Local Schools employee is under fire after a mother claims a teacher's aide 'stapled a piece of paper' to the child's head' as a reminder for the student to bring a water bottle from home,…

The following schools have canceled school for Tuesday, February 9 due to inclement weather in the area. Will be noted if the school is operating on a two-hour delay. This list will be updated as school…

According to Toledo police, they are investigating a domestic dispute turned fatal. Police say three children were shot during the dispute at an apartment complex and two of the children have died.…

The following schools have canceled school for Tuesday, February 2 due to inclement weather in the area. Will be noted if the school is operating on a two-hour delay. This list will be updated as school…

UPDATE (February 1, 6:30 p.m.): Cleveland police originally reported this incident as a kidnapping, but they have issued a correction. Cleveland police sergeant Jennifer Ciaccia said a vehicle connected…

Authorities in Ohio are searching for a man wanted for his alleged involvement in assaulting a federal officer during the U.S. Capitol riot on Jan. 6. The Cleveland Division of FBI released two photos…

As of 8:45pm, ODOT has 938 crews out across the state patrolling, plowing, and treating roadways, according to a tweet from ODOT. “Please give them room to work tonight,” the tweet read.

The following schools have canceled school for Monday, February 1 due to inclement weather in the area. This list will be updated as school closings continue to be announced: Carrollton Exempted Village…

An Amber Alert has been issued after 5-year-old Jaion Harris was allegedly taken by his mother Friday evening from a home in the 13400 block of Graham Road. Cleveland police said the mother’s vehicle…

Cleveland police said a kindergartn student from St. Adalbert Catholic School reportedly brought a backpack to school containing a revolver and a possible narcotics. Police said the student took a…

In Tuesday's COVID-19 press briefing, Governor Mike DeWine announced the state's plan to slowly life the statewide curfew. He said if Ohio has seven straight days of hospitalizations below 3,500, the…

Ohio Republican Sen. Rob Portman annouced Monday morning he will not seeking re-election in 2022. Saying in a statement that the 'partisan gridlock in Washington' contributed to his decision. "I feel…

Cleveland police are seeking the public’s help to identify a male wanted for Impersonating a Police Officer and Grand Theft Motor Vehicle on Tuesday, January 19th. The female was approached by the…

A 35-year-old man is dead after a shooting in west Akron Thursday afternoon. Police were dispatched to the 1200 block of Park Lane Dr. for a shots fired call, according to Akron police. Upon arrival,…

Monday evening at 5:45 p.m., Akron Police were dispatched to the interestion of S. Arlington St. and Georgia Ave for an accident. Upon arrival, police learned that a 62-year-old woman was hit by a vehicle…

In a press conference Monday night, Toledo Police Chief George Kral confirmed that 24-year-old officer Brandon Stalker died in the line of duty. Kral said that Stalker was shot once during a standoff…

Two City of Kent police officers and a suspect were shot Saturday morning when police responded to an East Summit St. home Saturday morning in Kent. Police said a female called 911 stating that “an…

The winning numbers for the Mega Millions are: 12-14-26-28-33 and Mega Ball 9 Megaplier 2x. According to the the Mega Millions website, the Mega Millions jackpot was an estimated $625 million with…

January 4th, 2021 Coshocton County sheriff deputies were dispatched to 23877 Hutchison Avenue with Coshocton County EMS after reports of a shooting. A male was found dead in the yard of the home, suffering…

Monday afternoon (January 4) Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed Senate Bill 175, sponsored by Sen. Tim Schaffer. SB 175 will grant civil immunity to nonprofit corporations for certain injuries, deaths,…

Accoridng to Hinckley police Chief David Centner, a young boy named tony was reunited with his father after being abandoned at a Hinckley cemetery. “This week he was placed back in the care of his…