Ohio

Person falls asleep in his car in front of hotel: 168 sheriff’s calls this week

River News Network Staff - September 29, 2025

HARRISON COUNTY, Ohio - Harrison County Sheriff Mark Touville released the department's latest law enforcement call log: Sept. 22nd, 2025 @ 0800 hrs to Sept....

Two Martins Ferry Juveniles Arrested After Vehicle Theft Spanning Three States

River News Network Staff - September 29, 2025

MARTINS FERRY, Ohio — Police say two juveniles were taken into custody Sunday after allegedly stealing a vehicle in Martins Ferry and driving it...

Car Pulled from Water at Bellaire Marina

River News Network Staff - September 29, 2025

BELLAIRE, Ohio — Crews pulled a submerged car from the water at the Bellaire Marina on Saturday after it was discovered with sonar equipment. Authorities...

Judge Clears Way for $5 Million Grant to St. Joseph the Worker College

River News Network Staff - September 29, 2025

KANAWHA COUNTY — A Kanawha Circuit Court judge has ruled that St. Joseph the Worker College, located in Steubenville, Ohio, may move forward with...

Jefferson County Woman Appointed to State Board by Ohio Governor

River News Network Staff - September 29, 2025

COLUMBUS, Ohio —Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has made the following appointments: Tammi E. Middleton of Toronto (Jefferson Co.) has been appointed to the Children and...

Jefferson, Ohio Man Sentenced to Prison for Rape While Working as Retirement Community Caregiver

River News Network Staff - September 29, 2025

JEFFERSON, Ohio — A former caregiver at a Conneaut retirement community has been sentenced to 8-12 years in prison for raping elderly residents, Ohio...

Not a Clean Sweep: AG Yost Sues Ohio Business Owners Over Misleading ‘Refurbished’ Vacuums

River News Network Staff - September 29, 2025

CINCINNATI, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced a consumer protection lawsuit against a Cincinnati business and its owners for deceptively marketing refurbished...