Tag: Ohio

8th annual Kids and Cops Day makes a comeback at Ohio University Lancaster

LANCASTER – The Lancaster Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association, in collaboration with Ohio University Law Enforcement Technology and the Lancaster Police Department, is proud to announce the return of Kids and Cops Day, an interactive and educational event aimed at fostering positive relationships between children and law enforcement personnel. Kids and Cops Day offers children […]

Ohio adult-use marijuana sales could begin by mid-June

May 14—COLUMBUS — Recreational marijuana could be available for sale in Ohio by mid-June, after new licensing rules for dispensaries cleared a key legislative hurdle Monday. Adult-use sales have been in limbo in the state since December, when an initiated statute approved by voters went into effect. Ohioans over 21 were immediately able to legally […]

Ohio AG, county prosecutors at odds over gun bill sponsored by area rep

May 13—Legislation sponsored by an area representative that would increase penalties for repeat offenders of gun-related crimes has backing from Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, but is facing pushback from county prosecutors. House Bill 522 was sponsored by state Rep. Bernie Willis, R-Springfield, along with Rep. Josh Williams, R-Sylvania. The 220-page criminal offense bill toughens […]

Governor orders flags at half-staff in honor of Ohio police officer

Governor Mike DeWine has ordered flags to be lowered at half-staff in part of Ohio following the death of a police officer. >>Suspect found dead, accused of killing Ohio police officer He said the United States and Ohio flags would be lowered on public grounds in Cuyahoga and the Ohio Statehouse. “All other public buildings […]

Several area police agencies pay tribute to Ohio officer shot, killed

Several area police agencies are offering condolences to an Ohio police shot and killed over the weekend. >>RELATED: Suspect found dead, wanted for killing Ohio police officer As News Center 7 previously reported, Euclid Police Jacob Derbin was ambushed by a suspect after officers were called to reports of a disturbance Saturday evening. Dashawn Vaughn, […]

Ohio University Chillicothe to host Red Cross blood drive

CHILLICOTHE – Ohio University Chillicothe will host an American Red Cross blood drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 20, at the Shoemaker Center. “Ohio University Chillicothe is committed to strengthening our community and helping patients in need through blood donations,” said Britney Hamman, Assistant Professor of Instruction in OHIO Chillicothe’s nursing program in […]

Suspect found dead, wanted for killing Ohio police officer

A gunman suspected of killing an Ohio police officer is dead. >>RELATED: Manhunt over for suspect who killed Ohio police officer during ‘ambush’ Authorities say officers found Deshawn Vaughn, 24, dead inside a home in Shaker Heights on Sunday, according to CBS affiliate WOIO in Cleveland. He is accused of ambushing Euclid Police Officer Jacob […]