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21-07-2025
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Trumbull County judge charged with DUI and felony gun offense
GIRARD, Ohio (WKBN) — Trumbull County Common Pleas Court Judge Ronald Rice was charged Monday with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence, a first-degree misdemeanor and improper handling of a firearm in a motor vehicle, a fifth-degree felony, in connection with an incident on Friday. Read next: One of Mahoning County's leading farmers passes away The charges were filed in Girard Municipal Court by a trooper with the Southington Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. A criminal complaint filed in the court said Rice, 69, had a loaded handgun in his possession when he was cited for DUI Friday evening following a one-vehicle crash on Scoville North Road in Vienna. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, a Mini Cooper driven by Rice was travelling south on Scoville North Road about 6:50 p.m. when it failed to round a curve, went off the right side of the road and rolled over. The vehicle hit two traffic signs and overturned in a ditch before coming to rest, according to the Patrol. Rice suffered minor injuries. A message was left with Rice. An attorney has not been listed in online court records. He is expected to be arraigned Tuesday. Rice was first elected to the bench in 2012 and reelected twice. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
17-07-2025
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WATCH: Suspect sets porch ablaze, causing local house fire that injured 2
WARREN, Ohio (WJW) – The Ohio State Fire Marshal is asking for the public's help identifying the man accused of intentionally setting a Trumbull County house fire that left two victims injured. Warren firefighters responded to a house fire in the 600 block of Porter Street NE at 6:30 a.m. on Monday. When they got there, crews found 'a significant fire on the interior and exterior of the home,' the State Fire Marshal's Office said in a release. Three adults were inside the home when the fire broke out. According to investigators, two of the residents had to jump through a second-story window to escape. A man was treated for minor injuries and a woman remains in the hospital. The third person in the home was able to get out safely. PHOTOS: Semi-truck hauling trash crashes on I-480 Firefighters also rescued a dog that was trapped inside. According to the State Fire Marshal's Office, firefighters were 'then forced to begin defensive operations due to the quickly deteriorating conditions.' The fire was ruled arson. Investigators reviewed home security footage from the scene that showed a suspect walking onto the porch and setting it on fire before running away. Ohio mayor sentenced for courtroom bomb threat The State Fire Marshal is asking the community to help identify the suspect seen in the video above. The Blue Ribbon Arson Committee is offering up to $5,000 for information that can lead to an arrest and conviction in the arson. Anyone with information should reach out to the State Fire Marshal's tip line at 800-589-2728. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
28-06-2025
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About 5,000 without power in Cuyahoga County
**Related Video Above: Some Cleveland buildings remained closed Wednesday with power outages CLEVELAND (WJW) — After storms rolled through Northeast Ohio, thousands of FirstEnergy customers are still without power Friday night in Cuyahoga County. It is not clear when power is expected to be fully restored in the area after it went out around 12:30 p.m. At the height of the outages, 12,000 customers were without electricity. As of 9:45 p.m., about 5,000 customers still have no power. You can find the latest power outages right here. About 400 customers were also without power in Lake and Huron counties and 700 in Trumbull County at 5:45 p.m. See weather maps and radar right here The outages come as muggy heat continues to blanket the region. Cleveland Public Power has not announced any outages in the area. Find the latest weather alerts right here No further information has been released at this time. Check back for updates on this developing story. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-06-2025
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House explodes in Liberty, nearby homes evacuated
LIBERTY, Ohio (WKBN) — First News is working to learn more information about a house explosion in Liberty that was heard at least five miles away on Saturday night. According to Trumbull County dispatch, a house on E Montrose Street in Liberty has exploded, and there are possible injuries. Neighbors nearby reported feeling it shake their homes. First News crews on scene saw houses evacuated nearby. We will continue to update this story as we learn more information. Wilson Corbisello contributed to this report. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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01-06-2025
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Looking back: 40 years since 1985 tornado outbreak
NILES, Ohio (WKBN) — Saturday marks the 40th anniversary of the 1985 tornado outbreak. On May 31, 1985, the F-5 tornado created 27 miles of destruction in Trumbull County with wind speeds up to 318 miles per hour. It ripped through Newton Falls, Lordstown, Warren, and Niles before devastating Wheatland and parts of Mercer County. First News took a look through our archives to reflect on the destruction and the resilient community members who came together to help. Some residents recalled the tornado sounding like a 'freight train' and that tidal waves and typhoons in the South Pacific Ocean didn't compare. The National Guard was called in, and residents went from door to door to search for those who survived. Niles councilman Stephen Papalas remembers the day vividly — strong tornadoes passed through northeast Ohio, western Pennsylvania and Ontario, Canada. 'It was a beautiful day, and then it got cloudy, and that's when I was notified,' Papalas said. 'We didn't know at first if it was a gas leak, something that caused an explosion.' 'There was insulation all over the road. It was hanging from trees, and as I got further down Bonnie Brae [Avenue], there were singles, parts of roofs. It got worse and worse. Trees were all gnarled,' Papalas said. 'Houses along [U.S. Route] 422, there were a couple of them that had severe damage, and there was loss of life.' Nearly 70 homes were leveled and another 65 to 70 were severely damaged. In Niles, nine people were killed and 250 were injured. 'They called in a refrigeration truck, and that night began putting victims of the tornado in there,' Papalas said. 'It was eerily quiet. So quiet. It was remarkable … None of us ever had any experience with this, and it was a dire emergency. People were injured. People lost their lives. People had no homes, they had nothing.' 'The next day, you could hear chainsaws everywhere. All kinds of personnel began to descend on the town,' Papalas said. 'A lot of people contribute to the Red Cross and other organizations like that … The community coming together like it did was very noticeable, and I was very impressed by it.' 40 years later, those traumatic events continue to stay with the former councilman. 'Whenever there's a news broadcast that we're having tornado warnings, I take that very seriously. If it hadn't been for that tornado back in '85, I don't know if I'd take it too seriously today,' Papalas said. On Saturday, flowers were placed at the Niles Plaza Memorial to honor the victims. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
