MILTON TOWNSHIP — One man was killed and another hospitalized after a Thursday afternoon crash in Milton Township, according to the Wooster Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Larry R. Bratcher, 72, of Creston, was injured in the crash and transported to Akron City Hospital where he died at 6:21 p.m., the Patrol stated. […]
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Hillsdale Schools used modified lockdown after suspect fled traffic stop
JEROMESVILLE — When a suspect fled from a traffic stop, Hillsdale Local Schools entered a modified lockdown on Tuesday afternoon. “We were well prepared, and everyone did what they were supposed to do in order to stay safe,” said Catherine Trevathan, Hillsdale Local Schools’ superintendent. Sgt. Eugene Crum with the Ohio State Highway Patrol said […]
Mansfield woman killed in 2-vehicle Shelby-area crash
SHELBY — A Mansfield woman was killed Thursday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash just south of Shelby, according to a press release from the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Terri Dray, 64, of Mansfield, was pronounced deceased by the attending physician at Ohio Health Mansfield Hospital, the Patrol reported. The incident took place at 2:23 p.m. […]
Ashland man killed in U.S. 42 crash with semi-truck
JACKSON TOWNSHIP — An Ashland man was killed Wednesday morning in a crash on U.S. 42, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. John Thomas Keener, 40 of Ashland, was pronounced deceased at the scene, the Patrol stated in a press release. The incident took place on Wednesday, Nov. 1 at 10:21 a.m. on U.S. […]
Ashland Trooper hit by vehicle sliding on bridge
JACKSON TOWNSHIP – An Ashland Post trooper of the Ohio State Highway Patrol was injured Wednesday morning after being struck by a vehicle sliding on a bridge on Interstate 71, authorities reported. Trooper Tanner R. Guinther was transported to Ohio Health in Ashland with minor injuries, where he was treated and released. The incident took […]
2 people killed in Marion County plane crash
MARION – Two people were killed Tuesday after a fatal plane crash, according to the Marion Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Authorities are investigating the incident that took place at approximately 11:30 a.m. in Pleasant Township. The preliminary investigation showed a Piper Cherokee Six crashed into a bean field, approximately nine miles southwest […]
83-year-old man dies after Wayne County crash
CHIPPEWA TOWNSHIP – An 83-year-old Wadsworth man died Tuesday morning after injuries he sustained in a Monday afternoon crash in Wayne County, according to the Wooster Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Robert B. Sours, 83, of Wadsworth, was injured in the crash and transported to Akron City Hospital where he died in the […]
82-year-old man Mansfield man killed in Friday crash
MANSFIELD — An 82-year-old Mansfield man was killed late Friday afternoon after a one-car accident on Ohio 430, according to the Mansfield Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Gearold Smith was traveling westbound on Ohio 430 near mile post 11 when his 2016 blue Ford F-150 failed to negotiate a curve, the Patrol stated. […]
2 Plymouth people hurt in Sunday motorcycle crash
PORTAGE TOWNSHIP — Two Plymouth people were hurt in a two-vehicle motorcycle crash on Sunday in Ottawa County, according to the Sandusky Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Millie Jane Moore, 50, of Plymouth, was a passenger on the motorcycle and sustained serious injuries, the Patrol reported. She was was transported by Life Flight […]
2 men hurt in plane crash into Portage River
ERIE TOWNSHIP – Two men were injured Saturday after escaping from a plane that crashed into the Portage River, according to the Sandusky Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. James Raymond Lenardson, 72, of Bonita Springs, Florida and Leo Joseph Eggert Jr., 67, of Perrysburg, were both transported by Port Clinton EMS to Magruder […]
