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Following a 2-day trial, a Delaware County jury found 41-year-old Columbus resident, Gerald Siler, Jr., guilty of 2 counts of Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence (OVI), both felonies of the fourth degree. Ohio State Highway Patrol arrested Siler on April 13, 2024, after responding to a report of a vehicle running off the road. The responding officer reported smelling …

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal and the Ohio Department of Public Safety Division of EMS awarded the fire service’s high honors earlier today during the state’s 44th annual Ohio Fire Service Hall of Fame & Fire Awards. The event took place a the Center of Science and Industry (COSI) in downtown Columbus. Over 200 individuals, including state officials, first responders, family …

On May 9, 2025, the Licking County Sheriff’s Office launched an investigation after a local resident was scammed out of $27,000. The victim was led to believe that their Apple ID was compromised and needed to “Secure assets” to protect themselves. The suspect arrived at the victim’s residence and took possession of the $27,000. On May 12, 2025, the victim …

COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Continuing to uphold his commitment to provide technologically advanced training for law enforcement, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is launching a second series of immersive virtual reality courses for Ohio’s 900 law enforcement agencies. “You don’t send officers out to face 21st-century threats with 20th-century training — it puts lives at risk,” Yost said. “Virtual reality gives …

COLUMBUS – Auditor of State Keith Faber released a special audit Tuesday on the investigation into the theft of $2.3 million in Columbus Zoo resources by former employees, leading to criminal convictions and prison sentences for the top executives involved. The final report, available online at ohioauditor.gov/auditsearch/search.aspx, details the findings of the Auditor of State’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) into five former …

Delaware County Common Pleas Court Judge James Schuck sentenced 32-year-old Powell resident, Brandon Toleque, to a mandatory sentence of 15 years-to-life in prison for Murder, plus an additional 6 years in prison for 2 firearm specifications. Toleque was also sentenced to 11 years in prison for Kidnapping, and 11 years in prison for Rape. Judge Schuck ordered that all sentences …

Area residents are invited to come out and enjoy the fine spring weatheron Saturday, May 17, 2025, for Kids to Parks Day at the Lakes at Ariel~Foundation Park. A full day ofexciting and fun outdoor activities is planned for the whole family to mark the event.Kids to Parks Day was created by the National Park Trust in 2000 to encourage …

Ontario OH – The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. will hold the Senior Spring Extravaganza on May 21 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at The Richland Mall (now known as the Ontario Center) located at 2209 Richland Mall, Ontario OH 44906. This free event, hosted by the Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, is held …

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Two members of a violent human trafficking ring in south Columbus were convicted today of numerous felonies, including aggravated murder and trafficking in persons, Attorney General Dave Yost and Franklin County Prosecutor Shayla Favor announced. “Today’s verdicts hold these violent men accountable for their murderous actions and unspeakable evil toward their victims,” Yost said. “The answer to …

📬🥫 Stamp Out Hunger – Saturday, May 10, 2025! 🥫📬 Join the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) for the largest one-day food drive in the nation! It’s easy to take part — just leave a bag of non-perishable food next to your mailbox on Saturday, May 10th, and your letter carrier will do the rest! Every donation goes to …