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Adams County

28

Education
Missing Children
- Adams County deputies seeking public’s help in locating missing 17-year-old
- Family And Officials Looking For Missing 16-Year-Old
Neglect
Physical Abuse
- High bond set for Adams County man accused of causing death of girlfriend’s toddler
- Sheriff: 2 people arrested after death of 2-year-old child in Adams County
Sexual Abuse
- One Indicted on Charges of Raping a Young Child
Sports
Strong Room
- Ohio funding gaps leave Adams County kids in crisis
- Adams County Library News

Allen County

89

Arts and Entertainment
- High School Artists Display Artwork in 36th Annual Kewpee High School Art Invitational
- Students of Art Possible Ohio Dance Group Perform on Stage at the Civic Center
Celebration of Children
- Meet the 9-Year-Old Spreading Courage With Hundreds of Teddy Bears
- Lima Teen Runs for Royalty
Child Sexual Abuse
- Attorney Disbarred for Having Sex With Minor
Children and Family Support Services
- Superior Credit Union Partners with Children’s Hunger Alliance to Feed Area Student
- Allen County Children Services Thanks Foster Families With Annual Appreciation Dinner
Children in Conflict with the Law
- Lima Teen Waives Speedy Trial Rights
Education
Mental Health
- ENGAGEment Lab Teaches how to Identify Panic, Anxiety, and Worry in Children
Neglect
- Lima Senior High School Student Struck by a Car on Market Street
- Lima Senior High School Student Struck by a Car on Market Street
Physical Abuse
- First child in Ohio dies from flu during worst season in 15 years, health department says
Special Needs
- Expo Offers Students With Disabilities a Chance to Meet and Engage With Area Employers
Sports
Strong Room
- Ohio officials urge safe driving during record Thanksgiving travel

Ashland County

129

Education
Health Matters
- Ohio schools evacuated after students fall ill and dozens hospitalized
- Cincinnati Children’s and Akron Children’s launch collaboration to elevate pediatric cardiology and heart surgery in Northern Ohio
Neglect
- Child on Bicycle Hit, Killed By Alleged Drunk Driver
- Child Injured After Struck by Drunk Driver in Ashland County
Physical Abuse
Sexual Abuse
Sports
- Ashland Board of Education Hires Scott Valentine as Head Varsity Football Coach
- Ashland’s Sean Seder Resigns as Head Football Coach

Ashtabula County

18

Child Abduction
- New Mexico man sentenced to 28 years in prison for abducting, raping Ashtabula County girl
Education
Neglect
Physical Abuse

Athens County

24

Arts and Entertainment
- A Converted Big Blue Bus Becomes a Roving art Studio for Children in Southeast Ohio
Education
Neglect
- No DNA Match, but Progress made into Investigation of Madison Baby Doe’s Death
- 5, Including 2 Children, Killed In Ohio Mobile Home Fire On Thanksgiving, Authorities Say
Sexual Abuse
- Athens County man to Serve at Least 20 Years for Raping Minor
Sport
- Crumbling Track At Alexander Puts Athletes, Entire Program At Risk
- Athens County Student-Athletes Compete at Regional Track & Field Meets

Auglaize County

7

Education
Neglect
- One Celina Teen Killed, Another Seriously Injured in Crash With Tanker Truck
- No Children Injured In Cridersville Bus Crash
Sport
- St. Marys Middle Schooler is State Runner-Up

Bedford County

2

Education
- Central Primary School Teacher a Finalist in National Teacher Contest
Neglect
- UPDATE: Mexican Citizens Charged for Allegedly Abducting 15 Years-old Girl in Ohio

Belmont County

59

Celebration of Children
- BMS Student Wins State and ATVMX Championships
- Barnesville Cheerleading honored as state champions
Child Sexual Abuse
Children in Conflict with the Law
- Juveniles arrested after allegedly breaking into multiple vehicles in Ohio, then driving stolen car to Pennsylvania
Education
Neglect
- Four Children and 26 Cats Removed From Ohio Home Described by Police as “A Complete Landfill”
- Child Flown to Hospital After Apartment Fire in New Castle
Physical Abuse
- 22-Year-old Ohio man in court for local shooting incident injuring 17-Year-Old
- ‘He Should Consider Dropping Out’: NKY House Candidate Arrested, Accused of Strangling Teen at Walmart
Sport
- Bridgeport senior qualifies for regional cross-country meet
- New Head Swim Coach Ready to Dive Into Next School Year
Strong Room
Substance Abuse
- Father Sentenced to 12 Years After Drug-Related Death of Infant
- Ohio Father Drops Off One-Year-Old Daughter at Hospital Covered in Fentanyl; Baby Dies, Father Charged with Manslaughter

Brown County

10

Celebration of Children
- ‘So proud of her’: Teen hailed as hero after saving family in Brown County head-on crash
Children in Conflict with the Law
- Police: Four Teens Face Charges, Accused of Causing over $10,000 in Damage at Brown County Fairgrounds
Missing Children
- State Cancels Advisory After Missing 16-Year-Old Boy is Found Safe, Authorities Say
Neglect
Physical Abuse
- 1 dead after SUV head-on collision with school bus carrying children in Brown County
Sports
- ‘He’s all About the Program and the Team.’ NFHS Honors Western Brown’s Hunter McKinzie
- WUHS Grad Named New Ripley boys Basketball Coach
Substance Abuse
- Local Daycare Under Scrutiny After Cocaine Found in Toddler’s System

Butler County

118

Celebration of Children
- McCarty awarded Liberty Band Scholarship
- Butler Tech Student Earns Perfect Score on ACT
Child Sexual Abuse
Children in Conflict With the Law
Education
Health
Missing Children
Neglect
Physical Abuse
Sexual Abuse
- ‘Low-Life, Pitiful Individual:’ Liberty Township Man Charged With Raping Child for Years
Special Education
- ‘Did I just hear that?’: Parents upset over senator’s comments on special needs students
Sports
Strong Room

Carroll County

3

Education
- Malvern Preschool Earns 5-Star Rating
Health Matters
- Parade to support 4-year-old in his cancer battle set for Sunday
Neglect
- Brown Local Student Injured in School Bus Crash in Carroll County

Champaign County

8

Child Sexual Abuse
- Urbana Coach; Teacher Pleads Guilty to Pandering Child Pornography
Education
Missing Children
- Toddler Missing in Urbana is Located; Police, Children’s Services Open Investigation
Strong Room
- Youth center helps set students up for success

Clark County

146

Arts and Entertainment
- Springfield Junior Civic Theatre to Present ‘Annie Jr.’
Celebration of Children
- Kettering Students Invent Device so Friend can Throw First Pitch at Dragons Game
Child Care
- State releases review of Children Services following death of 7-year-old Hershall Creachbaum
- Adventures in babysitting
Children in Conflict with the Law
Education
Health Matters
- Springfield’s School Based Health Center celebrates 1 year
- Springfield Officials Say Prenatal, Infant and Child Healthcare Greatest Concerns
Immigration
Neglect
Physical Abuse
Sexual Abuse
Special Education
- Northeastern schools names new special education leadership team
Sport
Strong Room
Weather Report
- National Weather Service confirms tornado in Clark County

Clermont County

66

Celebration of Children
- Complaints, Objections Swept Aside as 15-Year-Old Girl Claims Record for 101-Pound Catfish
- Ohio Teenager Catches Record-Breaking 101-Pound Blue Catfish
Children and Family Support Service
- ‘It’s been a Game Changer:’ Tri-State Nonprofit Receives $1 Million to Help Underserved Families
Children in Conflict With The Law
Drug Abuse
- Mother of 2-Year-old who Overdosed on Drugs Pleads Guilty to Child Endangerment
- Police: Couple Arrested After 2-Year-Old Son Found Unresponsive Due to an Overdose
Education
Health Matters
- Cincinnati Children’s partners with New Richmond Schools for campus health center
Missing Children
- Bethel Police Search for 2-year-old Believed to be in Danger after her Non-Custodial Father took her
- 15-Year-Old Previously Reported Missing From Goshen Found Safely
Neglect
Physical Abuse
Sexual Abuse
Sport
- New Clermont Northeastern AD Andrew Marlatt Emphasizes Leadership, Participation
- Clermont County Couple Accused Of Stealing From Youth Sports Organization
Strong Room
- New splash pad to open in Clermont County this summer
- Officer Buys Formula for New Mom of 1-Week Old Baby
Weather Report
- New Richmond faces its worst flooding in decades after storms: ‘This is life on the river’

Clinton County

10

Celebration of Children
- 9-Year-Old and Family Become Entrepreneurs
Child Loss
- Collapsed Staircase Traps Family in Deadly Ohio House Fire, Mother and Five Children Killed
- Mother, Four Children Killed in Early Morning Ohio House Fire; Another Child Missing
Education
Neglect
- Students Hospitalized After East Clinton Local Schools Bus Involved in Crash, District Says
Weather Report
- Severe storms, high winds, and heavy rain expected in Scioto Valley this weekend

Columbiana County

60

Arts and Entertainment
- Local nonprofit makes Christmas bright for kids in need
Education
Health
- Columbus Influencer Sara Bennett Dies After Publicly Sharing ALS Journey
- Father Hikes to Raise Money in Honor of his Son
Missing Children
Neglect
Physical Abuse
Sexual Abuse
Sports
- Wellsville football game rescheduled due to ‘water supply issue’
Strong Room

Coshocton County

5

Education
- Three Scholarships Presented During West Lafayette-Ridgewood Alumni Banquet
- The Grand Tour will be Focus of Summer Program for Children at Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum
Neglect
- Toddler Killed in Farm Accident in Coshocton County
- Former Virginia Assistant Principal Charged With Child Neglect in Case of Student Who Shot Teacher
Strong Room
- Check Out the 4-H Camps Available for Coshocton County children

Crawford County

34

Celebration of Children
- Jackson High School freshman wins National Civics Bee
- Olentangy Berlin Senior one of Just two Ohio Students Named a U.S. Presidential Scholar
Education
Missing Children
- Missing 17-year-old from Beaver County found safe in Ohio, several people charged in disappearance
Neglect
Sports
- Central Ohio High School Sports Awards: Meet The Dispatch’s top performers for 2024-25
- Wynford Board of Education Decides Fate of Boys’ Basketball Coach

Cuyahoga County

1071

Arts and Entertainment
Bullying
- Mean Girls Bully 9-Year-Old: North Royalton Police Blotter
Celebration of Children
Child Abduction
- Strongsville teen waiting for school bus grabbed in abduction attempt; man arrested
Child Care
Child Loss
- Father of Girl Found in Suitcase Says Pleas to Courts and CPS Went Unanswered, Raising Child Protection Concerns
Child Sexual Abuse
Child Trafficking
- A Terrible Epidemic: Ohio Launches Emergency Programs to Protect Children from Traffickers
- Euclid man sentenced to more than 12 years for sex trafficking teenage girl, woman
Children in Conflict With The Law
Digital Focus
Education
Emotional Abuse
Events
- Black Child Development Institute – Ohio and the Cleveland Kids’ Book Bank Call on Book Lovers to Help Put Stories Into Children’s Hands
Family and Children Service
Health
Law and Policy
Law and Policy Juvenile Justice System
- Cuyahoga County Taking Steps to Improve Juvenile Justice System, Youth Outcomes
- Delinquent: Efrain Didn’t Fire the Gun, but Was Charged With Attempted Murder, Bound over. Should he Have Been Prosecuted as an Adult?
Law Enforcement Mishap
- Ohio Police Accused Of Injuring Infant Son With Flash-Bang Blasts During Mistaken Raid
Missing Children
Mother's Day Celebration
- Thank you mom, for inspiring fun: Happy Mother’s Day from Our Best Life
Neglect
Parenting
- Asking Eric: My husband doesn’t allow our kids’ friends in our home
Physical Abuse
Research Alert
- Study shows ChatGPT can give dangerous advice to children, teens within minutes of use
School Safety
- Multiple Northeast Ohio schools locked down for violent phone threats — but it was a statewide hoax
Special Education
- Cuts in education funding raise concerns for autism families
Special Needs
- Don’t shortchange special-needs kids – fully fund Ohio’s public schools: Nicole Lesnick
Sport
Strong Room
Weather Report

Darke County

22

Education
Missing Children
- Missing Darke County 15-year-old girl found safe
Neglect
- 14-Year-Old Dies in Ohio Dirt Bike Crash
Physical Abuse
Sports
- Ohio’s top high school football quarterbacks: Meet the best Division 6 QBs in 2025
- Chapter Brings Home Top Placings

Defiance County

14

Children in Conflict With The Law
- Teenager arrested for hoax bomb threat at Defiance County school
- Teen Arrested After Fish-Killing Incident at Defiance Pet Store
Education
Neglect
- One Teen Killed, Second Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash in Defiance County Sunday Morning
Sexual Abuse
- Hicksville man arrested for alleged sex crimes against children
- Defiance Teacher Under Investigation for Alleged ‘Inappropriate Relationship’ With Student
Strong Room
- Government shutdown threatens Head Start programs; thousands of children could be affected
- Northwest Ohio families fear possible cuts to federal funding for Head Start programs

Delaware County

41

Education
Health Matters
- Youth find mental wellness in nature
- Nine-year-old Powell girl battles rare cancer, inspires others
Neglect
- A 4-Year-old is Dead After a Fatal Car Crash in Delaware County
- Community Mourns After 16-year-old Dublin Teen Dies in Crash
Physical Abuse
- Delaware County day care operator indicted on additional kidnapping, endangering children charges
Sexual Abuse
Special Needs
- Myka Stauffer ‘Rehomed’ Her Autistic Son After Three Years. A New Documentary Reveals The Dark Side of the Mommy Vlogging Industry
Sports
Strong Room
Substance Abuse
- School complaint leads to Delaware County drug bust

Dodge County

1

Neglect
- Four Teenagers Dead After Pickup Truck Collides With Semi Near Columbus

Douglas County

2

Education
- Chaparral Parents Express Growing Frustration Over Truancy Issues
Sexual Abuse
- Married Substitute Teacher Caught Undressed in Car With Student, Deputies Say

Erie County

24

Children and Family Support
- Pilot Program Aims to Place More Foster Children in Erie, Huron counties
Children in Conflict with the Law
Education
Health
- Discovery of cancer forces 14-year-old to freeze his sperm
- Health Center Caters to Students, Staff, Locals
Missing Children
- Missing endangered 4-year-old located, Perkins Township Police say
- Erie County Sheriff Deputies Find Missing 16-Year-Old Girl
Physical Abuse
Strong Room
- 7th grader starts memorial scholarship for 13-year-old who died in car crash
- Children heard puppy killed with hammer by mom’s boyfriend who hid in Erie County river: sheriff

Fairfield County

46

Children in Conflict with the Law
- Lancaster 12 Year-old Arrested for Allegedly Making Bomb Threat at School; Mom Says he’s Innocent
Education
Missing Children
Neglect
- ‘I saw a Baby in a Diaper,’ Neighbor Rushes to Burning Lancaster Home to Help
Physical Abuse
Sexual Abuse
Strong Room
- New initiative looks to recruit more families to foster children in central Ohio

Fayette County

5

Education
- Washington Local Schools Board Enters Negotiation With Superintendent Candidate
Neglect
- Fayette County Student Airlifted to Hospital After Being Struck by Vehicle Following Bus Drop-Off
- Sheriff: Student Hit by Car After Getting off School Bus in Fayette County
Physical Abuse
- 17-year-old boy killed, man injured in Fayette County crash
Sexual Abuse
- Fayette Co. sex offender sent to federal prison after egregious sex crimes against toddler

Franklin County

2294

Adoption
Arts & Entertainment
Celebration of Children
Child Abduction
- Columbus father charged with kidnapping after missing Amber Alert child found safe
- Police locate child and arrest suspect after apparent abduction out of Whitehall
Child Care
Child Care quality
- Ohio Day Care Fraud Claims Spark Federal Probe, Threatening Services for Thousands of Children
Child Labour
- Ohio GOP lawmakers claim deep concern about protecting children, except from child labor apparently
- Child labor violations on rise, but several states, Ohio included, have looked to relax work laws
Child Safety
Child Sexual Abuse
Child Trafficking
- U.S. Declares War on Human Trafficking as New Data Shows Children at Grave Risk, This January Becomes a Rallying Cry for Safety and Protection
- Texas men charged in human trafficking of juvenile arrested in Columbus
Children and Family Support Services
Children In Conflict With The Law
Children Living with Disability
- What is Ohio Early Intervention?
- Bi-Partisan Legislation on Child Support for Children with Disabilities Passes the Ohio House
Digital Focus
Domestic Violence
- Understanding and Addressing Domestic Violence: Effects on Witnessing Children
Education
Emotional Abuse
Family Finance
- Financial Literacy for Kids: Why is it Important?
Foster Care
Health
Health Matters
- DeWine Puts Ohio Children First: State Expands Vision Program to Boost Learning and Development
Immigration
- At least 49 international students at Ohio colleges have had visas revoked
Law and Policy
Law, Policy and Legal Service
Mental Health
Missing Children
Murder
- An Ohio couple was killed at home while their 2 children were inside. Here’s a timeline of the case so far
Neglect
Physical Abuse
Research Alert
Special Education
Special Needs
Sport
Strong Room
Substance Abuse
Weather Report

Fulton County

15

Child Sexual Abuse
Education
Sports
- Athlete of the Week: Kale Waxler of Wauseon
- Athlete of the Week: Ella Rhoades of Wauseon
Strong Room
- Wauseon Teen Donates Clothes to Those in Need

Gallia County

5

Physical Abuse
- Woman Accused of Physically Forcing Kids to Remain in Tub with Dangerously Hot Water, Leaving Them With Burns
Sexual Abuse
Strong Room
- Man tears up after learning great-grandson is named after him

Geauga County

31

Celebration of Children
- West G Student Wins Prestigious Award
Child Abduction
- 1 arrested, 2 at large: Amish mother recounts home invasion, attempted kidnapping of 8-year-old
Child Sexual Abuse
Children In Conflict With The Law
Education
Law and Policy
- Ohio Senate passes bill empowering ICE arrests in schools, courthouses
Missing Children
- Missing child comes to resident’s door: Russell Township Police Blotter
- Missing Boy, 5, Found Sleeping in Basement: Russell Township Police Blotter
Neglect
- Skateboarder Rides Lying Down on The Street: Russell Township Police Blotter
- Boy Runs Around Cemetery With Traffic Cone on His Head: Russell Township Police Blotter
Physical Abuse
Sports
- West Geauga High School joins 3News for Friday Football Fever
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- Former Hawken, NDCL coach sentenced to prison for sexual battery of student
- Sentencing for Geauga County school employee guilty of sex charges involving student

Greene County

62

Arts and Entertainment
- Young’s Jersey Dairy changes Easter Egg Hunt due to rising egg prices
Celebration of Children
- Bellbrook High School drone team wins national title fourth year in a row
Child Care
- Child care for medically fragile children is hard to find in Ohio. A bipartisan bill seeks to fix that
Children and Family Support Services
- Delinquency leading more area kids to children services custody
Children in Conflict with the Law
- Police arrest 3 teens in deadly Airbnb birthday party shooting in Bath Township
- Student Brings ‘Replica Gun’ to Fairborn School
Education
Health
- Kettering Health to stop birth deliveries at Soin Medical Center
Missing Children
- Police searching for missing teen in Ohio
- Xenia Police Department Seek Help Finding Missing 14-year-old Girl
Neglect
Physical Abuse
Sports
Strong Room
- How young people in Yellow Springs are fighting food insecurity in the community
- Ohio’s Imagination Library Program celebrates mailing 20 million books

Greenup County

1

Education
- Greenup County Teacher Warms the Hearts and Heads of Students

Guernsey County

7

Child Sexual Abuse
- Ohio man charged with alleged rape and sex crimes against multiple children
- Ohio man gets over 30 years in prison for having child sexual abuse material
Education
Physical Abuse
- A 2-month-old’s death being investigated by Ohio police
- Ohio father arrested after allegedly abusing infant causing serious injuries; including multiple fractures

Hamilton County

707

Adoption
- Ohio Man Adopts 5 Siblings As Foster Children
Arts and Entertainment
Celebration of Children
Child Abduction
- Hamilton man accused of trying to lure 8-year-old boy from park indicted
- Hamilton man accused of trying to lure 8-year-old boy from park during softball game
Child Care
- Government shutdown could impact child care programs that rely on federal funding
- Dozens of families impacted as over 100 children could be displaced from Tri-State daycare
Child Loss
- Playground Turned Crime Scene: Community Demands Protection After Nine Children Shot on Cincinnati Block
Child Sexual Abuse
Children and Family Support Service
Children in Conflict With The Law
Digital Focus
- Regulate AI companions. Our children need peers not programmable friends
Education
Foster Care
- Hamilton County Trying to Place 5 Foster Siblings into Same Permanent Home
- Record 82 Foster Kids Graduate from High Schools in Ohio’s Hamilton County
Health
Immigration
- ‘It’s painful’ | 2 Cincinnati Children’s Hospital chaplains fired after supporting detained former co-worker
Law and Policy
- From Cincinnati Public Schools’ growth plan to new laws, here are changes in education to monitor in 2025
- Ohio school board considers restricting posters, flags at schools. 600 object in petition
Media Focus
- ‘Our Kids are Just Guinea Pigs’: Connecting Social Media And Kids’ Mental Health
Mental Health
Missing Children
Neglect
Parenting
- 6 Tips for Packing a Healthy Lunch Your Children Will Actually Eat
Physical Abuse
Research Alert
- Too much screen time changes children’s brains, study from Cincinnati Children’s finds
- Study: Childhood traumatic experiences could create higher risk of homelessness
Sexual Abuse
Special Education
- New private school serving special needs students opens in Greater Cincinnati
- St. Rita School for the Deaf gears up for annual scholarship benefit
Special Needs
- ‘We Want to Grow Their Independence’: Center for Blind, Visually Impaired Holds Musical Theater Camp
Sport
Strong Room
Substance Abuse
- Court docs: Cincinnati Mother Accused of Driving Drunk with 4 Children in Car
- Mother Facing Manslaughter Charge for Fentanyl-Related Death of Her 2-Year-Old
Weather Report

Hancock County

20

Children in Conflict with the Law
- Teen’s Death Ruled Homicide
- Findlay police: Officer Shoots Juvenile who Allegedly Fired Shot During Foot Pursuit
Digital Focus
- Ohio mother says stalker is targeting her children on TikTok with violent threats
Education
Health
- Blanchard Valley Health Offering CPR, First Aid Class Designed For Babysitters
Neglect
- 11-year-old Liberty-Benton Student hit by car in School Parking Lot
Physical Abuse
- Suspect arrested after allegedly fleeing Hancock County crash that injured 13-year-old
- Prosecutors decline to charge Findlay officer in deadly shooting of teen
Sports
- Liberty-Benton Local Schools open door for further Northern Lakes League expansion
Strong Room

Hardin County

9

Education

Harrison County

6

Child Care
- “This is about making a difference” Two women open new childcare facility in Ohio
Education
Missing Children
- Ohio Community Turns out to Search for Missing ‘Young Davy Crockett’ and dog After Adventuring out of Backyard
Sports
- ‘Resilient’ Sandy Valley High School Baseball Comes up Short of OHSAA District Title

Henry County

6

Education
- Local school superintendent arrested after drunken crash in golf cart, police say
Missing Children
- Teenager reported missing from Napoleon
Physical Abuse
- Five persons, including infant, injured in Napoleon crash
Sports

Highland County

14

Celebration of Children
- Fairfield Local High School students win top honors at Regional IGen Ignition Day
- County Girl Scouts Earn Gold Awards
Drug Abuse
- Boy Dead After Overdosing On Common Allergy Medicine In TikTok Challenge
Education
Neglect
- Two Adults and Two Children Saved During Water Rescue in Highland County
Sexual Abuse
- One Indicted on Charges of Raping a Young Child
Sports

Hocking County

1

Missing Children
- Missing Hocking County teen found dead

Holmes County

3

Education
- East Holmes Teachers And Staff Recognized as School Year End
Neglect
- 12-Year-Old Stone Creek Boy Shot Accidentally when Rifle Falls Off ATV
Physical Abuse
- Amish woman accused of killing her 4-year-old son by throwing him into an Ohio lake

Howard County

1

Education
- East Knox FFA Places 4th in State Environmental/Natural Resources CDE

Huron County

11

Celebration of Children
- Sixth Grade C-H-A-M-P
Education
- 10 Scholarships Awarded to Fisher-Titus Families
Neglect
- 16-Year-Old Girl Killed After Horse-Drawn Buggy Crash in Huron County
- Willard Teen Killed After 2-Vehicle Crash in Huron County
Physical Abuse
- Mom, Aunt and 10 Kids Charged With Assaulting 13-Year-Old Girl in New London
Sexual Abuse
Sports
- Northeast Ohio girls basketball team makes school history
- Athlete of the Week: Hailey Rees of Bellevue
Weather Report
- National Weather Service confirms tornado in New London

Jackson County

13

Child Sexual Abuse
- ‘Monsters Belong Behind Bars’: Ohio Man Sentenced for Child Rape
Education
Missing Children
- Missing 12-year-old found safe in Jackson County
Neglect
- 12-Year-Old on Bike Injured After Crash Involving Minivan
Physical Abuse
- 16-year-old dead, 17-year-old seriously injured in Jackson County ATV crash
Sports

Jefferson County

40

Arts and Entertainment
- Two local high school seniors selected for Ohio All-State Choir
Celebration of Children
Child Sexual Abuse
- Former Police Detective Indicted on Child Sexual Abuse Charges in Shocking Fall From Badge
Children in Conflict with the Law
- Two juveniles charged with vandalizing vehicles, home in Ohio neighborhood
- Juveniles Charged After Throwing Rocks at Vehicles From Steubenville Overpass
Education
Health
Physical Abuse
Strong Room
- Services for abused and vulnerable children in Ohio Valley at risk of closure without critical funding
- A Special Wish Foundation, Ohio Valley Chapter makes dream come true for 3-year-old battling cancer

Knox County

18

Education
Missing Children
- 6-Year-Old Reported Missing in Knox County Found Safe

Lake County

75

Celebration of Children
- Junior at Madison Comprehensive High School Gets Perfect Score on 2 Parts of ACT Test
- Painesville Fourth-Grader Finishes Fifth in Section in National Chess Tournament
Children in Conflict With The Law
Education
Health Matters
- After 8-month-old girl passes away unexpectedly, Northeast Ohio community rallies around her family
Missing Children
Neglect
Physical Abuse
Sexual Abuse
Special Needs
- ‘Children get to be stars for the evening’: Annual fundraiser returning to support local autism center
Sports
- Mentor High School on WKYC for Week 5 of Friday Football Fever: Watch all the moments
- Bills QB Mitch Trubisky returns home to Mentor to hold youth football camp
Strong Room

Lawrence County

10

Education
Physical Abuse
- 2 children killed in ATV crash, officials say
- Woman Indicted For Abandoning Fetus in Dumpster
Sexual Abuse
- Lawrence County Receives Grant to Fund Full-Time Child Sex Abuse Investigator
Strong Room
- Kids Raise Money to Help Rebuild Church Destroyed in Fire
Weather Report
- Ohio Elementary School’s Roof Ripped Off By Severe Storm While Students Were On Spring Break

Licking County

26

Child Abduction
- Columbus man who triggered a 2024 Amber Alert sentenced for kidnapping daughter in Newark
Child Sexual Abuse
- Reynoldsburg man accused of repeated sexual contact with 7-year-old girl over two months
- Man charged with child porn and sex with animal in Licking County, dog owner also charged
Education
Health Matters
- Students Hospitalized, Investigation Underway After Suspected Drug Paraphernalia Found at Licking County School
Missing Children
- Ohio Amber Alert: Licking County Infant Found Safe
Neglect
Physical Abuse
Sports
- Train for Freedom prepares to expand, continues to support young athletes in Licking Co.
Strong Room
- Granville teens pedal to fight pediatric cancer
- Organization offers businesses a chance to address child care shortages

Logan County

134

Celebration of Children
Children in Conflict with the Law
Education
Missing Children
- UPDATE -Missing 16-Year-Old Bellefontaine Girl Found Safe
Neglect
- Toddler Drowns After Being Reported Missing in Logan County
Physical Abuse
- Father Arrested for Assaulting Son
- 17-Year-Old Logan County Girl Killed in Head-on Crash
Sexual Abuse
Sport
- Indian Lake Middle School Laker Football Teams Wrap Up Home Season; BLMS and Graham MS Split
- BHS Hosts Successful Relay for Life
Weather Report
- After Dangerous Tornadoes in Ohio and Indiana, Survivors Salvage, Reflect and Prepare for Recovery

Lorain County

163

Extreme Cold Forces School Closures Across Northeast Ohio to Protect Children’s Safety
Arts and Entertainment
Celebration of Children
Children in Conflict With The Law
Domestic Violence
- Ohio Man Killed His Wife, Stepdaughter and Baby Son Before Turning Gun on Himself
- Ohio Man Killed His Wife, Step Daughter And Baby Son Before Turning Gun On Himself
Education
Health
Law and Policy
- Lorain proposes law holding parents accountable for juvenile crimes
Missing Children
Neglect
Physical Abuse
Sexual Abuse
Special Education
- Murray Ridge School graduates six
Sport
Strong Room

Lucas County

541

Adoption
- 6 Foster Children Adopted from Lucas County Children Services During National Event
Arts and Entertainment
- Music studio launches program empowering kids to create art, not trouble
Celebration of Children
Child Abduction
- Child makes up fake attempted kidnapping story
Child Loss
- Tragedy in Toledo: House Fire Claims Lives of Deaf Woman and 8-Year-Old Boy
- Deadly Toledo House Fire That Killed Child Raises Urgent Concerns Over Home Safety and Child Protection
Child Sexual Abuse
Children and Family Support Service
- Lucas County Voters Approve Children Services Levy
- Levy Seeks to Raise Funds for Children’s Care in Lucas County
Children In Conflict With The Law
Education
Health
Law and Policy
- Ohio lawmakers introduce new act centered on DNA testing at birth
Missing Children
Neglect
Physical Abuse
Sexual Abuse
- Horror Files: 84-Year-Old Ex-Political Candidate Jailed 21 Years After Police Find Child Sexual Abuse Images of Toddlers on Computer
- Former TPS basketball coach arrested for alleged sexual assault of a juvenile
Special Needs
- Project iAm, TPD to offer free ID bracelets for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Special delivery provides comfort and connection for parents of children with Down syndrome
Sports
Strong Room
Substance Abuse
- TPS Teacher Arrested For OVI, Drug Possession Enters Not Guilty Plea
The S.A.F.E Schools Projects®️
- Mother outraged after video shows school employee restraining 8-year-old son
- Garfield Elementary School employee on leave
Weather Report

Madison County

10

Education
Missing Children
- Police Bodycam Shows Rescue of Missing 5-year-old boy with Autism from Creek
Physical Abuse

Mahoning County

236

Arts and Entertainment
- Councilman plans to bring RC park in Youngstown to instill bonding and success for kids
- 190 middle school musicians prepare for Middle School Honor Band concert at YSU
Celebration of Children
Child Sexual Abuse
Children in Conflict with the Law
Education
Health
Missing Children
Neglect
Physical Abuse
Special Education
- Applications open for Special Education Teacher Mini-Grant Program
- Parents beg South Range to keep open-enrolled IEP students in district
Sport
Strong Room
The S.A.F.E Schools Projects®️
- Ursuline parents and coach react to cancelled season, call it unfair
Weather Report

Marion County

27

Celebration of Children
- River Valley Middle School eighth grader wins her first boxing bout
- Marion Police Department Honors Elementary Student as Super School Citizen
Education
Health
- Ohio parents don’t have access to their children’s online medical records. That could change
Neglect
- Pedestrian Killed, Child Injured in Marion Crash
Physical Abuse
- School bus carrying Ohio junior high football team involved in crash; 10 injured
- ‘It’s a disaster’: More than a dozen kids injured in Marion County school bus crash
Sexual Abuse
Sports
Strong Room

Medina County

51

Child Abduction
- Arraignment for man accused of kidnapping Medina 3-year-old
- ‘I’m distraught’: Medina father speaks out after 10-year-old son escapes attempted abduction
Children in Conflict with the Law
- Brunswick High School Student Found with ‘Several Airsoft Guns’ in Car, Principal Says
Education
Health
Missing Children
Neglect
Physical Abuse
- Man Threatened to Shoot Daughter in Standoff: Police
- Brunswick Mom Claims Daycare Teacher Witnessed Director Slam her 4-Year-Old to the Ground
Sexual Abuse
- Wadsworth Teacher Charged With Having Inappropriate Contact With Students: Police
Strong Room
- 10th Annual Sophia’s Smile 5K helps families honor children who have died suddenly
- Northeast Ohioans unite to write brighter future for Ugandan students through book drive
Substance Abuse
Weather Report
- Eclipse Brings Crowds To Medina

Meigs County

3

Car Plunges Into Ohio River, Driver Killed as Child Is Pulled to Safety
Missing Children
- Missing 3-Year-Old, Dog Found in Meigs County
Sport
- Girl Scouts Awarded $251K Grant for Salisbury Twp. Camp

Mercer County

5

Child Sexual Abuse
- Sharon Man Accused of Repeatedly Raping Girl as Young as Six
Education
Physical Abuse
- More Details Revealed in Alleged Infant Assault Incident in Mercer County

Miami County

26

Arts & Entertainment
- Miami Valley teens perform on Broadway at National High School Musical Theatre Awards
Child Sexual Abuse
- Former West Milton police officer released on house arrest following overturned rape convictions
- Dayton man pleads not guilty to 34 counts of child pornography in Miami County
Children in Conflict With The Law
- 2 Teens Arrested After Overnight Piqua Shooting
- Juvenile Murder Suspect Allowed to Leave Covington Before His Arrest in Cincinnati
Education
Neglect
- Lawsuit by Former Teacher Claims School Leaders’ Failure to Act Led to Teen’s Murder
Physical Abuse
Sports
- High school baseball: Tippecanoe shuts out Piqua, advances to district final
- Coaches Accuse Some High Schools Cheating in Ohio Track and Field

Monroe County

8

Education
Physical Abuse
- Jeep carrying 6 kids crashes and hits trees, kills 14-year-old, Family wants teen brought back to Ohio
Sexual Abuse
- Monroe County Man Facing Child Pornography Charges, Thwarted From Becoming Foster Parent
Sports
- West Holmes’ Kyle Maltarich Flies to D2 High Jump Regional Title

Montgomery County

443

Man, woman accused of kidnapping 12-year-old in Dayton, pouring bleach on him
Celebration of Children
- Cross Country: Oakwood girls win first team state championship
- Dayton STEM school robotics team beats odds, wins ‘Rookie of the Year’ title at world competition
Child Abduction
- Police: 2-year-old kidnapped in Dayton, recovered shortly after
- Man, woman accused of kidnapping 12-year-old in Dayton, pouring bleach on him
Child Care
- Ohio Launches Free Glasses Program to Help Thousands of Students See Clearly
Children and Family Support Service
Children in Conflict With The Law
Drug Abuse
- Coroner: 5-Year-Old Dies From ‘Intoxication’ of Drugs, Including Xylazine
Education
Health
Holiday Tips
- Shriners Children’s Ohio Gives Tips to Prevent Holiday Burn-Related Injuries
- Burn Prevention Tips with Shriners Children’s Ohio
Mental Health
- Back-to-school is a critical time to build children mental health skills
- More Teens Struggling with Added Pressures, Burnout, Study Shows
Missing Children
Neglect
Physical Abuse
Sexual Abuse
Sport
Strong Room
Weather Report
- Dayton sets record for highest low temperature Sunday
- Three tornadoes confirmed in Miami Valley, One in Fayette County

Morgan County

3

Ohio school closings and delays for Friday
Education
- Morgan schools loses superintendent, could career program be next?
- Ohio school closings and delays for Friday

Morrow County

11

Child Sexual Abuse
- Morrow County man facing 40+ child sex abuse material charges
Education
Health Matters
- 1-year-old battling cancer receives home playground from Marion volunteers
Law and Policy
- Ohio school district proposal would restrict classroom flags, symbols
Neglect
- Teen Dies in Morrow County Crash

Muskingum County

15

Child Sexual Abuse
- Zanesville Man Sentenced to Four Years for Sex Crimes Involving Minors
- Zanesville Man Sentenced After Pornographic Images of Children Found on His Phone
Drug Abuse
- Pregnant Mom Who Tested Positive for Several Drugs Pleads Guilty to 3 Counts
Education
Health
- Muskingum University Hosts Children’s Healthcare Discussion
Missing Children
- Missing 16-year-old girl in Ohio, local police ask for public’s help
Neglect
- Nationwide Children’s Hospital Sued After Alleged Crib Safety Failure Ends in Tragedy
- Muskingum County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Drowning of 6-Year-Old Girl in Adamsville
Physical Abuse

Noble County

4

Education
- Sharon robotics students seek CPR, AED certifications
- Sharon City Schools launching new program for students without positive male role models
Neglect
- Sharon babysitter charged after 8-year-old found on freeway
Physical Abuse
- Trial involving rape and dismemberment of Sharon teen moved to January

Ottawa County

18

Education
Health Matters
- 3-year-old’s leukemia fight rallies first responders on his way home from the hospital
Missing Children
- Ottawa County JFS asks public for helping finding missing teen
- Ottawa County seeks help in locating missing teen with Toledo ties
Physical Abuse
- Genoa community hosts prayer after teen drowned in quarry
- 16-year-old found dead at Genoa Quarry, diver injured
Sexual Abuse
Sports
- Athlete of the Week: Kelsey Kaylor of Woodmore
- Athlete of the Week: Scott Fuller of Genoa High School
Strong Room
- Family advocacy program feeds hungry children
- Ohio Destination Named The ‘Most Popular’ Lake Town In The State

Paulding County

8

Education
Physical Abuse
- Teenager killed in overnight crash, another teen hospitalized
- OSHP: Four killed, two injured in head-on crash with semi Friday night

Perry County

9

Child Sexual Abuse
- Perry County man gets 23 Years for Soliciting Child Sexual Abuse Material from more than 300 Victims
Education
Emotional Abuse
- Mom Asks For Parenting Advice After Daughter Calls Friend ‘Fat’
Sports
- Girls Best of the Week: Highland, RV, Harding wrestlers compete in big tournaments

Pickaway County

5

Child Sexual Abuse
- Columbus pastor indicted on sex abuse charges involving teen
- Pickaway Co. man convicted in rape and prostitution case after two-day trial
Missing Children
- MISSING TEEN OHIO: 16-year-old girl reported missing with no contact for 6 days, police ask for public’s help locating her
Neglect
- Grandmother Died Saving Grandson From Out-of-Control Car in Ohio Driveway Tragedy
- Sheriff: 2 Dead, Including 15-Year-Old, After Pickaway County Crash

Pike County

12

Children in Conflict With The Law
- Idaho Teen Planned Church Attacks to Support Islamic State Group
Education
Health Matters
- Scioto Valley School District opens a new school-based health clinic
- Waverly teen on life support after flu leads to cardiac arrest
Missing Children
- Missing 6-Year-Old Piketon Girl Found Safe
Neglect
- Toddler Accidentally Fires Mother’s Gun In Walmart, Police Say
Physical Abuse
- Ohio Mayor Charged With Voyeurism After Allegedly Targeting Teen Girl, Case Raises Alarms Over Child Protection
- Jury Convicts Man In Killings Of 8 From Another Ohio Family
Special Education
- South Range hiring another specialist to continue supporting special education programs

Portage County

30

Child Sexual Abuse
Children in Conflict With The Law
Education
Missing Children
- Aurora Police locate missing 13-year-old
Neglect
- Mantua officer files lawsuit against Portage Co. Sheriff’s Office for ‘outrageous’ child endangerment case
Physical Abuse
Sports
- Springfield Junior Reaches Milestone in Big Tigers Win
Strong Room
- These Ohio teen boys were blackmailed online. It cost them their lives

Preble County

13

Education
- Police: Gun found in backpack at Eaton elementary school
- Local Teacher Among Ohio’s 2024 Teachers of the Year Honorees
Physical Abuse
- 3 adults, 5 children taken to hospital after passenger van crashes in Preble County
Sexual Abuse
Sports
- WOAC Girls Track Championship 2024
The S.A.F.E Schools Projects®️
- Eaton band director pleads guilty to sexual crimes with students

Putnam County

3

Education

Richland County

48

Child Sexual Abuse
- Ohio Mayor Charged After Hidden Camera Allegedly Catches Him in Teen’s Bedroom
Education
Missing Children
Neglect
- Authorities: 6-Year-Old Boy Drowns at Mansfield Township Summer Camp
Physical Abuse
Sports
- Grace Rader’s Hat trick leads Mansfield Christian to Sectional Title Win over Crestview

Ross County

27

Chillicothe police respond after child possibly ingests THC edibles
Children and Family Support Services
- Ross County CASA Swears in Large Class of Volunteers as Program Continues to Grow
Education
Health Matters
- 5-year-old girl who suffered complications from the flu back home in Chillicothe
- Chillicothe police respond after child possibly ingests THC edibles
Missing Children
- Toddler found wandering alone in Ross County for the second time in less than a year
- Chillicothe Teen Found Wandering Alone After Alleged Assault
Neglect
- Ross Co. child left in peril as CPS refuses intervention in abuse case
- Child Struck by Vehicle in Chillicothe
Physical Abuse
Sexual Abuse
Sports
- Lady Tigers Extend School Record for wins in Shutout of Eastern

Sandusky County

36

Children and Family Support Service
- Man Owes $430K in Child Support
Children in Conflict with the Law
- Lakota Middle School Students Accused of Assaulting 13-Year-Old in Locker Room
Education
Health
- Youth Learn Anti-Vaping Message
Missing Children
Neglect
- Child Struck by Hit-and-Run Driver in Sandusky
- 18-year-old Washington Local School Board Member Charged With Driving Under OVI suspension
Physical Abuse
Sexual Abuse
Sports
- Athlete of the Week: Cheyenne Reese of Gibsonburg
Strong Room

School Safety

1

Multiple Northeast Ohio schools locked down for violent phone threats — but it was a statewide hoax

Scioto County

13

Celebration of Children
- Wheelersburg Student Spelled his Way to the Scripps National Spelling Bee
Child Sexual Abuse
- Scioto County man Charged, Accused of Sharing ‘Disturbing and Vile’ Child Sexual Abuse Material
Children in Conflict with the Law
- Two arrested in southern Ohio after shooting
- Five people arrested following shooting in Ohio
Education
Neglect
- 11-Year-Old Who Drowned in Scioto County Hotel Pool Identified
Physical Abuse

Seneca County

20

Children in Conflict with the Law
- 15 teens, multiple guns found at Ohio hotel
Education
Physical Abuse
Sexual Abuse
- Man accused of alleged sexual assault of minor in Seneca County pleads not guilty
- Seneca County Man Sentenced to Prison for Sex Crimes Involving Minors, Developmentally Delayed Women
Sports

Shelby County

6

Child Sexual Abuse
- Ohio mom, former English teacher, sentenced for disturbing sexual abuse of teen babysitter
- Sidney Woman Indicted On Numerous Charges, Including Rape Of A Minor Victim
Children in Conflict with the Law
- Sidney Teen to be Tried as an Adult for Stabbing 2, Killing 1
Education
- Regional YMCA Working on $3M Infant and Toddler Center
- Photo: Northwood Intermediate Students Learn to Fish at Bent Finger Fly Fishing Camp
Neglect
- Two Teens Hospitalized After Shelby County crash Friday Night

Stark County

85

Celebration of Children
- Fire safety company created by Jackson Township teens wins global award
- 56 Alliance High Seniors Receive Scholarship Awards
Children in Conflict With The Law
Education
Emotional Abuse
- North Canton City Schools Disciplines Students for Racial Insults Made on Bus
Health
Missing Children
Neglect
Physical Abuse
Sexual Abuse
Sports
Strong Room

Strong Room

1

World Day of Social Justice 2026: Global Leaders Renew Pledge to Protect Children and End Inequality

Summit County

436

Arts and Entertainment
- Akron resident writes children’s book and starts a children’s band
- Hudson girl lands part as ‘Metropolis kid’ in new Superman movie
Celebration of Children
Child Care
Child Sexual Abuse
Children in Conflict With The Law
Digital Focus
- Northeast Ohio districts with cellphone restrictions already in place starting to see changes
Education
Emotional Abuse
- Posters downtown label Akron Schools superintendent a bully
Health
Missing Children
Neglect
Parenting
- Akron support group seeks to help grandparents raise grandchildren
Physical Abuse
Shopping
- Children shop with a cop in New Franklin
Sports
Strong Room
Substance Abuse
- 2 Family Members Sentenced in Fentanyl Overdose Death of Akron Toddler
- 2 Family Members Plead Guilty to Fentanyl Overdose Death of Akron Toddler
Weather Report
- Forecasted high temperatures prompt Akron to activate cooling center

Trumbull County

111

Arts and Entertainment
- Howland Children’s Music Studio has Grand Opening
- Student Art Displayed at Medici
Celebration of Children
- Newton Falls student earns medal from Congressional Award Program
- True Carey-Hardin of Niles McKinley High School wins Boys Basketball Player of the Year
Children in Conflict with the Law
Education
Health
Missing Children
- 17-year-old reported missing in Ohio
- Warren Police Searching for Missing Runaway Teen
Neglect
Physical Abuse
Sexual Abuse
Special Needs
- Students from Rich Center for Autism Help get Scrappers Game Started
Sports
- Lakeview Senior Standout Breaks School Record
Strong Room

Tuscarawas County

19

Education
Missing Children
- Ohio officials come together to help find a missing 5-year-old non verbal child
Neglect
- 4-Year-Old Girl Dies After Crash in Tuscarawas County
- Tusky Valley Bus Crash Survivor Overcomes Odds, Reaches Milestones
Physical Abuse
Sexual Abuse
- Serial Child Molester to Spend 55 Years to Life in Prison

Union County

23

Celebration of Children
- North Union FFA Member Chloe Dickey Captures State FFA Job Interview Title
- North Union’s Amstutz Wins Ohio’s Star Farmer
Education
Physical Abuse
- 17-year-old Dublin girl killed in Union County crash; 2 juveniles among 4 injured
- Teen driver ejected in serious crash near Marysville
Sexual Abuse

Van Wert County

10

Celebration of Children
- Franklin B. Walter All-Scholastic Scholarship Winner Honored
Education
Sports
- Hickory Sticks Golf Club hosts Continental Schools
Strong Room
- ‘You’re hurting the kids.’ Crooks steal child transport van from Providence House. Fundraising now underway.

Vinton County

2

Child Sexual Abuse
- Vinton Co. sex offender indicted on federal child porn charges
Neglect
- 13-year-Old Dies in Four Car Crash in Vinton County, Ohio

Warren County

86

Celebration of Children
- Springboro Student Wins Essay Contest
Children and Family Support Service
- May is National Foster Care Month!
Children in Conflict with the Law
Drug Abuse
- Warren Woman Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison for 15-Week-Old Baby’s Overdose
Education
Health
- Akron Children’s satellite campus opens at Warren Harding High School
Missing Children
Neglect
Physical Abuse
Sexual Abuse
Sports
Strong Room

Washington County

8

Education
Missing Children
- Marietta Teen ran Away, Sheriff’s Office asks Public’s Help
Sexual Abuse
- Man Jailed After Trying to Hide Teenage Girl in Backseat During Traffic Stop

Wayne County

27

Child Sexual Abuse
Children and Family Support Service
- Strengthening Child Safety at Home: Wayne County Model Helps Take Parenting Support Statewide
- Kress Selected to Lead Wayne County Children Services Following Exit of Nichols-Stika
Education
Health
- Pregnancy Center Expands Medical Wing to Meet High Demand For Services
Missing Children
- Wayne Co. Sheriff’s Office searching for missing 14-year-old girl from Wooster
- Deputies Searching For Missing 17-Year-Old in Wayne Co.
Neglect
- Norwayne Schools Honor Life of 8th Grader Killed in a Crash
Physical Abuse
Sports
- Rootstown Senior Aiden Rodstrom ‘Put it All on the Line,’ Earns First State Berth
Strong Room
- The community is invited to cheer children on this week during an adaptive field day

Weather

1

Chances low for seeing a white Christmas in the Mid-Ohio Valley

Weather Report

2

National Weather Service confirms tornado touched down in Wayne County
Chances low for seeing a white Christmas in the Mid-Ohio Valley

Williams County

8

Education
- Bryan students find their voices through Golden Bears Sports Network
- Spelling Bee winners
Neglect
- 9-Month-Old Ejected From Van During Police Chase
- One Teen Killed, Another Seriously Injured in Williams County Crash
Physical Abuse
- Police Arrest man who Fled Officers, Injured Infant in Williams County
Sexual Abuse
- Montpelier Man Pleads Guilty to Raping Minor, Faces Possible Life Sentence
Sports
- Athlete of the Week: Thea Staten of Bryan
Weather Report
- Rural Village of Montpelier suffers storm damage

Wood County

214

Arts and Entertainment
- BG High, Owens Theater Productions School Audiences in Teen Drama
Celebration of Children
Child Care
- Allegations against Bowling Green child care center substantiated by state inspection
Children In Conflict With The Law
Drug Abuse
- Social Media Challenge Sends Two Children to Hospital After Drug Overdose
Education
Health Matters
- Eastwood kindergarten teacher in ICU after suffering brain aneurysm at school
Missing Children
Neglect
- 7-Year-Old Survives Fall From High Dive onto Concrete With Scratches
Physical Abuse
Sexual Abuse
Sport
Strong Room
Weather Report
- Chances low for seeing a white Christmas in the Mid-Ohio Valley

Wyandot County

3

Education
- Quest Announces Wyandot County Teacher of the Years Winners
Strong Room
- Carey opens new inclusive playground
- Rising Star: Giving back to his community

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