A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for North Central Ohio as heavy snow accumulations of 10 to 13 inches and life-threatening -23° wind chills create dangerous travel conditions through Monday.
Ohio’s three-level snow emergency system allows county sheriffs to restrict travel during winter storms, ranging from cautious advisories at Level 1 to potential arrests for non-essential driving at Level 3.
Governor Mike DeWine and state emergency officials are advising Ohioans to prepare for a significant winter storm bringing up to a foot of snow and extreme cold, emphasizing that residents should stay off the roads to allow crews to clear pathways safely.
The State of Ohio has filed a motion to dismiss voluntary manslaughter charges against Wesley Patrick following a Grand Jury “no bill” in the fatal 2025 Mansfield road rage shooting of Andrew Westlund.
Ontario police say a shooting on Landings Court involved a 6-year-old child who discovered an unsecured firearm and accidentally shot a 3-year-old, who is now recovering.
A major winter storm is tracking toward north central and northwest Ohio, with a Winter Storm Watch in effect Saturday evening through Monday morning for heavy snow and sub-zero wind chills.
Ontario police are investigating a Wednesday night shooting on the city’s east side that left a 3-year-old child with non-life-threatening injuries.
A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect for north central and northwest Ohio through Tuesday morning, with wind chills expected to reach 20 degrees below zero.
RK Real Estate & Development has purchased a prominent 9.7-acre portion of the former Richland Mall in Ontario for $2.7 million, signaling plans for a new Rural King Supply location.
The Renaissance Performing Arts Association will host “Jack and the Beanstalk,” a sensory-friendly Teddy Bear Concert for children, on Feb. 15, 2026, at Theatre 166.