As flames and smoke filled into the sky in East Palestine on late Monday afternoon, Norfolk Southern, fire officials and other departments completed a breach of five rail cars to release chemicals.…

In new developments in East Palestine, there is an order to evacuate the area as officials plan to conduct a controlled release of chemicals that are aboard the Norfolk Southern train that derailed Friday…

East Palestine officials and the Columbiana County EMA Director have issued an urgent evacuation notice to those who live within a mile radius of the train derailment. The urgent evacuation comes after…

As of Sunday afternoon, East Palestine remains in a State of Emergency, according to Mayor Trent Conaway. City officials also say a mandatory evacuation/stay in place order remains in effect within…

Area crews responded to a fully involved house fire around 5:45 Sunday morning in Kensington. According to Hanover Twp. Fire Chief Frank Baker, seven people - four adults and three children - were inside…

The Village of East Palestine is under a State of Emergency after a train derailment caused a massive fire Friday night around 9:30 p.m. "A train going from Madison, IL to Conway, PA carrying multiple…

The Akron Fire Department responded to an apartment fire on Fleming Dr Tuesday evening around 6 p.m. When fire officials arrived to the scene, they discovered one adult died in the fire and three people…

The Akron Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting of a 32-year-old Tuesday evening. According to police, officers responded to the 800 block of Haynes Street for reports of a shooting. When…

An 11-day search for a missing Canton man has come to an end in Norton. Norton police believe a body located within the city is that of a Canton man who they believe was in a traffic crash in their…

On Tuesday, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed Senate Bill 288, which significantly strengthens laws in Ohio related to the use of cell phones and other electronic devices while driving.   The bill,…

Some Ohioans will be ringing in the new year by checking out sports betting, as it officially becomes legal Jan. 1, 2023. What should you know? When is virtual sports betting legal in Ohio? After…

AEP Ohio is asking customers to reduce electricity use as the region endures extremely cold temperatures which has created extraordinary demands on the power system. PJM Interconnection, the electricity…

Photo courtesy: Ohio State Highway Patrol. The Ohio State Highway Patrol has confirmed the death of four people as a result of a 40+ car pileup on the Ohio Turnpike Friday. Dozens of cars were involved…

The Akron Police Department is investigating a hit-and-run accident that left a man dead in the city. Thursday evening police were dispatched to E. Exchange St at Spicer St for reports of a pedestrian…

Story by Kelcey Norris Avoid getting snowed in and make sure to check if your township or city has a parking ban in place for the storm. Parking Bans:  Plain Township residents will want…

Story by Kelcey Norris Avoid getting snowed in and make sure to check if your township or city has a parking ban in place for the storm. Parking Bans:  Plain Township residents will want…

Photo credit: Danny Clinch Zac Brown Band will headline the 2023 Concert for Legends presented by Ford as part of the multi-platinum and Grammy Award-winning recording artists’ national “From the…

The Akron Police Department is investigating a vehicle vs. pedestrian accident that left a 14-year-old injured Monday evening. According to police, the teen was attempting to cross the street in the…

Abortion access has been restored to women in the state of Ohio after a Hamilton County judge temporarily blocked Ohio's six-week abortion ban for the next 14 days. The judge's ruling will allow access…

The Akron Police Department is investigating an accident that left a three-year-old girl dead Monday afternoon. Police say that a Honda CRV was stopped in a parking lot in the 1100 block of Palmetto…

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced on Tuesday that more than 1000 Ohio schools will receive state assistance to pay for security upgrades to enhance the safety of students and staff. Local schools…

A 29-year-old woman was killed Wednesday morning while walking on I-77 in Summit County, according to the Summit County Medical Examiner’s Office. Akron Police were first dispatched around 5:30 AM…

The dates for Ohio’s annual sales tax-free weekend have been set. The tax-free weekend will take place Friday, Aug. 5 from 12 a.m. to Sunday, Aug. 7 at 11:59 p.m. During the tax-free weekend, certain…

The Akron Police Department has confirmed that the 40-year-old male shooting victim from Friday night’s shooting on Princeton St has died. A 4-year-old girl was killed when a gunman opened fire into…

A four-year-old little girl is dead and another man injured after some fired into a crowd of people in Akron’s Summit Lake neighborhood. The shooting occurred in the 700 block of Princeton Street…

Seven people were arrested by Akron Police during Wednesday night’s protest. The protests in response to the police shooting death of Jayland Walker started around noon Wednesday and remained peaceful…

The State Highway Patrol says 16 people were killed in 16 traffic accidents across Ohio over the four-day holiday weekend. That’s down from the 23 killed last year. Among those killed was motorcyclist…

A car chase turned foot pursuit has left a man dead and officers on paid administrative leave. Akron Police officers attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation at Thayer Ave and E. Tallmadge…

Reactions quickly surfaced following Friday morning's overturning of Roe v. Wade by the U.S. Supreme Court. Via a 6-3 decision, the court held that there is no longer a federal constitutional right to…

Ohio Department of Health director Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff announced a probable case of monkeypox in the Buckeye State on Wednesday. Vanderhoff added the case was based on "preliminary testing" from the…

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced on Monday that he has signed a bill into law that makes it easier for teachers to legally carry firearms in schools. The measure will reduce the amount of training that…

AKRON, Ohio (Jordan Miller News) - Three young men were arrested on Saturday morning in the beating death of 17-year-old Ethan Liming at Akron's I Promise School. Deshawn Stafford Jr., 20, and Tyler…

Akron Police Detectives have confirmed that a water gun was being used by one or more occupants in the vehicle of Ethan Liming, the 17 year-old boy who died in a fight outside the I Promise School in…

The Akron Police Department is investigating the homicide of a 17-year-old boy found dead in the parking lot of I Promise School, located in the 400 block of W. Market Street. Officers were dispatched…

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and JobsOhio joined with representatives from Ford Motor Company on Thursday to announce that Ford will invest $1.5 billion into Lorain County at the…

During the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, the Ohio State Highway Patrol will be highly visible on Ohio’s roadways promoting traffic safety. As motorists travel this weekend, troopers are reminding drivers…

The Summit County Sheriff’s Office is still investigating an accident that seriously injured two motorists early Thursday morning - including an Ohio Department of Transportation highway technician.…

Reports of an “active shooter” were being called for at the Ravenna VA Output Clinic on Wednesday morning according to police scanner calls, leading to the Ravenna Police Department to close off an…

As the polls closed Tuesday evening at 7:30 p.m., many races were determined early in the first Ohio primary of 2022. Let's start with local races: In Stark County, the Board of Elections reported that…

A federal judge on Monday struck down the rule, imposed by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, requiring all travelers must wear masks while on airplanes, buses, trains and other forms of public…

A Kimble truck driver was seriously injured in a crash on I-77 Tuesday afternoon, according to the Summit County Sheriff's Office. Bill Holland, a sheriff’s inspector reports the truck was rear-ended…

(Photos courtesy of Ashland County Pictures) A firefighter was killed Monday evening and a state trooper was left injured as a result of a tractor-trailer crash on I-71. According to the Ohio State…

Ohio Republicans have introduced their version of Florida's controversial "Don't Say Gay" bill - which would restrict school teachers from talking about sexual orientation and gender identity. Ohio's…

A bill has passed through the Ohio Senate and House of Representatives that would allow people to conceal carry weapons without training or a permit. Senate Bill 215 will head to Governor Mike DeWine's…

The Ohio House of Representatives voted on a proposed legislation to eliminate that need to carry a concealed carry permit for Ohioans 21 and older. The House passed Senate Bill 215 by a vote of 57-35…

A man from the Kent area has turned himself into police after he is accused of punching a young Black woman in the face early Sunday morning, while calling her the N-word. https://twitter.com/DavidLeeMorgan/status/1497948024265482245?s=20&t=_P5KFwC7DYo4ljB7s_v_OA…

Many schools in the area have closed due to high water. Carroll County Brown Local Schools - closed Carrollton Ex. Village Schools - remote learning Carroll County Board of DD - closed Carroll…

Louisville - W. Main St at Constitution Ave - W. Main St at Gorgas St - Constitution Ave is completely closed - N. chapel St at the train tracks - N. Chapel St at W. Frana Clara St - Frana…

Carroll County Carrollton Ex. Village Schools - closed Tuscarawas County Buckeye Career Center - closedClaymont - closedConotton Valley - closedIndian Valley - closedNewcomerstown - closed

Finding your driveway covered in snow and ice is never a great way to start the day. Most people pull out rock salt and generously pour it on the driveway, but what if you’re out of salt? Maybe you’ve…

Advocates looking to legalize marijuana in the state of Ohio have earned enough voter signatures to head to the Legislature. The Coalition of Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol submitted 136,729 signatures.…

A bridge in Pittsburgh collapsed early Friday morning just hours before President Joe Biden's visit to the area to talk about the current infrastructure. Officials with Pittsburgh Public Safety are…

CARROLL COUNTY Carroll Hills Schools - closed Carrollton Ex. Village Schools - closed Brown Local Schools - closed STARK COUNTY No closings or delays have been reported. TUSCARAWAS COUNTY…

Carroll County Brown Local Schools - closed Carrollton Ex. Village Schools - closed Stark County Canton City Schools - closed Fairless Local Schools - closed Alliance City Schools - closed…

Carroll County Carrollton Ex. Village Schools - closed Brown Local Schools - closed Carroll Hills Schools - closed Carroll County Board of DD - closed Stark County Minerva Local Schools -…

Snow missed Ohio through the most part of December, but January is making up for it. Less than a week after a 12+ inch snow fall throughout the area, Stark, Carroll and Tuscarawas Counties are getting…

With the unfortunate closure of the News-Leader, a staple in the Minerva and Malvern communities, Jordan Miller – News (JMN) is announcing the start of the JMN Journal, a community paper, to fill the…

Carroll County Carrollton Exempted Village Schools - CLOSED Carroll County Board of DD - CLOSED Carroll Hills Schools - CLOSED Stark County Alliance City Schools - 2 HOUR DELAY Tuscarawas…

Carroll County Carrollton Exempted Village Schools Brown Local Schools Carroll County Transit System Stark County Alliance City Schools Kent State University-Stark Campus Louisville City…

Communities throughout Northeast Ohio are experiencing the winter storm of the season. Areas have been affected with snowfall between 8-15 inches, making tri-county area businesses, schools and restaurants…

The City of Philadelphia saw 13 people die, including 7 children in a row house apartment fire on Wednesday as a 5 year-old boy who escaped told investigators that he accidentally lit a Christmas tree…

Buckeye Career Center (closed) Carrollton (closed) Claymont City Schools (closed) Dover City Schools (closed) Garaway Local Schools (closed) Indian Valley Local Schools (closed) New Philadelphia…

A 62-year-old man will spend two years in prison for a hit-and-run into a vehicle transporting people with disabilities. David Black, of Austintown, pleaded guilty in November to operating a vehicle…

With 2021 in the rear view mirror, schools in the area are ready to welcome back students and staff into their buildings for the second half of the school year. But with the highest amount of positive…

An off-duty Cleveland police officer was shot to death Friday night in a carjacking along Rocky River Drive. The officer was identified as 25-year-old Shane Bartek; he was hired with the Cleveland Division…

If you are a partygoer ringing in 2022, getting home is essential. Last year, 14 people died in Ohio over the New Year holiday weekend; 10 of the fatal crashes involved alcohol and/or drugs. Luckily,…

Toledo Fire & Rescue responded to a home in Toledo for reports of a house fire Christmas Eve. When they arrived on scene to the house on Fernwood Ave in Toledo, they saw heavy fire coming from…

A 58-year-old man was shot and killed by Akron Police Thursday morning after holding his wife at knifepoint in the 2400 block of 26th St. SW. Police were dispatched to the scene when a woman called…

Governor Mike DeWine signed a bill into law Thursday afternoon that will allow cameras to be in place for safety reasons inside nursing home rooms. The bill, Esther’s Law, and sponsored by Sens. Nickie…

On Tuesday, Ohio’s health department reported the biggest one-day increase in coronavirus cases since the pandemic began almost two years ago. ODH reported 12,502 new Covid-19 cases - 280 of those…

A harrowing escape plan by a group of missionaries from Ohio, earned them their freedom after being held captive for nearly 2 months in Haiti. Officials with Christian Aid Ministries held a press conference…

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has issued an order to deploy 1,050 members of the National Guards into hospitals effective Monday to ease staffing issues. "Earlier in the pandemic, our concern was about…

A six-month long investigation by the Office of the Ohio Inspector General determined an Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) employee improperly accessed a relative’s pandemic unemployment…

A national trend encouraging social media users to call in a threats to schools has many local schools on edge as they prepare for their last day before the winter break. Several local school districts…

A Haitian gang released the remaining 12 hostages they had abducted in October, the Ohio-based religious group announced on Thursday. "We glorify God for answered prayer—the remaining twelve hostages…

As statewide hospitalizations hit the highest point in Ohio since January, the Ohio Department of Health announced on Saturday that the omicron variant was detected in Ohio. The Ohio Department of Health…

More than 16,000 AEP Ohio customers are without power following a surge of high winds in the area. Local areas impacted by power outages are Stark, Carroll and Tuscarawas Counties. At this time, crews…

The Ohio Department of Transportation is asking drivers to slow down and move over when their crews are on the side of the road after a crew was struck by a truck in the Cleveland area. In the video…

The Ohio legislature passed a legal sports betting bill that will allow betting to be in place by next year. The Ohio Senate voted 31-1 and the House approved H.B. 29 with a vote of 72-12 after both…

Brown Local Schools Canton Local Schools Claymont City Schools (2-hr delay) Indian Valley (2-he delay) Minerva Area Christian Schools Minerva Local Schools Osnaburg Local Schools R.G. Drage…

A 38-year-old man is in custody after the Ohio State Highway Patrol said a hit-and-run accident left a 13-year-old boy dead Sunday in the Mansfield area. The OSHP said multiple tips regarding possible…

Christian Aid Ministries in Ohio stated on Monday that a gang in Haiti has released three more hostages, while another 12 remain captives. The Berlin, Ohio-based organization said the people were…

The Ohio State Highway Patrol is searching for a driver who they say fled after hitting a 13-year-old boy on a bike with their car Sunday in the Mansfield area. OSHP said the hit-and-run occurred Cass…

The Akron Police Department is investigating a fatal accident that left one person dead Tuesday evening. Police said a man driving northbound on Brittain Rd. hit a man who was walking in a crosswalk…

Overdose deaths are on the rise in the country, but Ohio alone has seen an increase of over 25%. Ohio went from 4,410 overdoses in 2020 to 5,585 this year according to the CDC numbers, an increase of…

The Ohio State Highway Patrol has released their Thanksgiving weekend accident numbers. The report said 13 people died over the five-day period from Wednesday, Nov. 24 at midnight through late Sunday…

A three-year-old has died after suffering a gunshot wound inside a Wintersville home Sunday. Investigators say Paris Coleman suffered a gunshot to the chest, according to reports. WTOV9 reports that…

Christian Aid Ministries confirmed that two of the organizations 17 missionaries who were abducted in Haiti in October have been released. "We cannot provide or confirm the names of those released,…

A store clerk was shot Saturday night just before 9pm during an armed robbery at the AK Firestone Mini Mart in Akron, located in the 1400 block of Aster Ave. Police say two black males walked into the…

The Akron Police Department needs your help solving three robberies that occurred over the weekend. Detectives said the first robbery happened Friday around 6:15 p.m. out a bar in the 1500 block of…

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed legislation on Monday that will revamp the state's fireworks law after a years-long push by the industry to legalize their use. Starting on July 1, 2022, Ohioans can light…

Students around the state of Ohio will now be required to learn basic financial skills in an effort to better prepare them for adult hood. The proposed bill, Senate Bill 1, which was sponsored by Republican…

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, a Republican, and two Ohio sheriffs said they have sued President Biden and other officials. The lawsuit is to fight the vaccine mandate, which is set to be enforced…

Two Republican lawmakers are sponsoring a proposed bill that would eliminate Ohio's need for concealed carry permit (CCW). Republican Reps. Tom Brinker and Kris Jordan are sponsoring the bill, which…

For the first time since 2013, Ohioans will be getting a new license plate. The new standard license plate is set to be revealed at 10 a.m. Thursday by Gov. Mike DeWine and Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles…

A teenager is dead and a person, who locked himself inside a house for hours a fatal shooting, is behind bars. Akron Police say a 19-year-old was killed Tuesday night after being shot to death inside…

The family of a toddler is mourning the loss of their child after the young girl was attacked and killed by a Pitbull Sunday morning - the Pitbull is one of the family's two Pitbulls. Akron Police responded…

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…

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