A woman from Huron has been criminally charged in connection with a crash in Norwalk earlier this week.
The Norwalk Reflector reports that 21-year-old Cassidy Verlie faces charges of failure to yield and driving under suspension.
State Troopers say Verlie allegedly failed to yield at the Route 20 stop sign on Hartland Center Road in Townsend Township; causing a Maple City Ice beer truck to use evasive actions; striking 2 signs and then jack-knifing to avoid hitting Verlie’s car.
The vehicles never hit…and there were no injuries.
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Governor Mike DeWine was joined by other health officials on Thursday to give an update on Ohio’s preparedness and education efforts to limit the potential spread of Coronavirus.
DeWine said that the threat of Coronavirus in Ohio and the U.S. remains low; but it could change and the state has to be prepared.
DeWine went on to say that it’s imperative that health officials are open with the public and that they’re communicating information in real-time to inform and educate our communities.
There are no confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Ohio nor anyone currently under investigation for the virus.
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Two residents of Lorain could get 6 to 8 years in prison for breaking into the home of sportscaster Jim Allen Popiel of Lorain, robbing him, then assaulting him.
20-year-old Christopher Serrano and 20-year-old Mariano Cruz were arrested for the October 2017 crime.
They were under 18 at the time, and a second judge will determine they should have been tried in juvenile court or common pleas court.
A Sandusky woman faces multiple felony charges after she allegedly hit a child with a belt multiple times; allegedly causing visible injuries.
According to the Sandusky Register, 21-year-old Loryn Smith has been charged with felonious assault, child endangerment and domestic violence.
Smith reportedly told police that the strikes were for disciplinary reasons.
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The City of Norwalk has announced a road closure for next week.
North Pleasant Street, between Jefferson and Carey…this upcoming Monday through Friday; for a waterline project.
The closure will occur during work hours; and will reopen when crews are done for the day.
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Sandusky’s Nehemiah Center is hosting a free dinner and a movie this evening in recognition of Black History Month.
Dinner starts at 4:00 pm; followed by a showing of “Remember the Titans” at 6:00 pm.
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It’s time to burn the winter season down.
At least that’s what those at Saturday’s Burning Snowman Festival in Port Clinton will try to do.
The 1-day event features live music, food vendors and the burning of a 25-foot snowman to close out the festival.
It runs from noon to 10:00 pm at Waterworks Park.
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From the National Weather Service…
Today
A slight chance of snow showers in the afternoon.
Mostly cloudy, windy, with a high near 27.
Tonight
A chance of light snow showers overnight.
Mostly cloudy, windy, with a low around 18.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.