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New Ohio bill banning texting and driving goes into effect Tuesday

Starting April 4 in Ohio, texting while driving will become a primary offense in the state - meaning law enforcement can pull you over if they see you using your cell phone while…

April 3, 2023 · Jordan Miller

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AEP Ohio: Power to be out in some areas until Tuesday

Some Ohio residents may be without power until Tuesday, according to a statement from AEP Ohio. As wind gusts reached up to 60 mph on Saturday, hundreds of power poles were…

April 3, 2023 · Jordan Miller

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16-year-old killed in Wayne County single-vehicle crash

A 16-year-old driver died after crashing his truck, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The teen was driving a Chevrolet Silverado eastbound around Evans Road when he went…

April 1, 2023 · Jordan Miller

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Woman over 4x legal limit who crashed into home, killed sleeping resident

Toxicology reports have returned for a woman accused of crashing into a man's bedroom and killing him in February. Hallie Maczko, 32, of Green, had a blood alcohol level of more…

March 22, 2023 · Jordan Miller

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DeWine calling for Norfolk Southern to cover loss of property value in East Palestine

More than six weeks following a Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, residents remain full of questions. Governor Mike DeWine said he expects the rail company to…

March 21, 2023 · Jordan Miller

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Police investigating death of two-year-old in Tallmadge

Tallmadge Police are investigating the sudden death of a two-year-child from over the weekend. According to Chief Ron Williams, officers were dispatched to the 300 block of South…

March 20, 2023 · Jordan Miller

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Baseball player shot multiple times at Muskingum University, suspect in custody after search

An athlete from a visiting baseball team was shot multiple times Friday evening at Muskingum University. The first 911 happened just after 7 p.m., reporting shots fire at Mose…

March 18, 2023 · Jordan Miller

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Police: 17-year-old shoots, kills father during altercation in Wooster

A Wooster man has died after being shot by his 17-year-old son, according to a press release from the Wooster Police Department. Officers were dispatched to a home in the 1600…

March 15, 2023 · Jordan Miller

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Ohio Attorney General sues Norfolk Southern, calls East Palestine derailment 'avoidable'

On Tuesday, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost filed a 58-count lawsuit in federal court in an effort to hold Norfolk Southern accountable for the Feb. 3 train derailment in East…

March 15, 2023 · Jordan Miller

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18-year-old shot, killed in Akron

The Akron Police Department is investigating a shooting that left an 18-year-old man dead. According to Lt. Michael Miller with APD, officers were dispatched to a business in the…

March 13, 2023 · Jordan Miller

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Multiple bodies found bound and gagged in Akron area; investigation ongoing

The Akron Police Department is working a homicide case after finding a series of bodies in the Akron area. Investigators were dispatched to Cordova Ave in Akron after a passerby…

March 10, 2023 · Jordan Miller

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Norfolk Southern CEO to testify before Congress; read part of his prepared statement here

More than a month after a Norfolk Southern train derailed in East Palestine followed by a series of other derailments and accidents, CEO Alan Shaw is set to testify Thursday…

March 9, 2023 · Jordan Miller

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Details released in fatal crash involving Norfolk Southern train, dump truck in Cleveland

JMN is learning more details regarding a fatal accident between a Norfolk Southern train and a dump truck in Cleveland. A Norfolk Southern employee was killed early Tuesday…

March 7, 2023 · Jordan Miller

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Norfolk Southern worker killed after colliding with dump truck Tuesday morning in Cleveland

Norfolk Southern remains at the top of the headlines following a deadly traffic collision Tuesday morning. The train and a dump truck collided on a Norfolk Southern rail line just…

March 7, 2023 · Jordan Miller

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Train tracks removed in East Palestine to discard contaminated soil

A length of 190 feet of the two sets of Norfolk Southern railroad tracks has been removed in East Palestine in order to remove contaminated soil underneath. The ballast was pulled…

March 7, 2023 · Jordan Miller

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Norfolk Southern employees falling ill while cleaning up in East Palestine

Maintenance workers for Norfolk Southern are becoming ill while working the cleanup efforts at the East Palestine train derailment site. A month ago, a Norfolk Southern train…

March 2, 2023 · Jordan Miller

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Ohio Department of Ag: Beef calf that died after train derailment showed no signs on chemical exposure

As East Palestine residents remain with questions nearly a month after a Norfolk Southern train derailed in the small Ohio town, the Ohio Department of Agriculture is currently…

March 2, 2023 · Jordan Miller

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Over 120 private water wells tested in East Palestine

Nearly a month after a toxic train derailment in East Palestine forced thousands of residents to evacuate their homes, testing in the area continues. Health officials tell JMN…

February 28, 2023 · Jordan Miller

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Where is the contaminated soil, liquid from East Palestine going? Here's what we know

Photo provided by Cameron Kennedy Many Ohioans are asking the question: Where is the contaminated soil and liquid from the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine…

February 26, 2023 · Jordan Miller

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Authorities identify, charge woman accused of crashing car into a house, killing man while impaired

The woman who authorities say crashed her car into a house in Green while intoxicated, killing a sleeping man, is facing multiple charges. According to the Summit County Sheriff’s…

February 26, 2023 · Jordan Miller