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Sunday, December 22 2024

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Ohio Launches Guaranteed Income Program for Single Mothers
15-year-old Maple Heights Youth Dies in Akron Police Shooting, Authorities Say
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Provisions Removed from Ohio Bill that would add Accountability to Private Schools, Voucher Program
Johnson Park Middle School TAPS Graduates Aspire to “Do Good”
Ohio Educators, Parents and Religious Leaders Testify Against Religious Release Time Bill
Columbus City Schools Appoints Christopher Lockhart as the New Chief Information Officer
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Adams County

23

Education
Missing Children
- Family And Officials Looking For Missing 16-Year-Old
Neglect
Sexual Abuse
- One Indicted on Charges of Raping a Young Child
Sports
Strong Room
- Adams County Library News

Allen County

85

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
- 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
Special Needs
- Expo Offers Students With Disabilities a Chance to Meet and Engage With Area Employers
Sports
- Boys soccer: Spencerville Aames Allen East in NWC Finale
- Elida Names Howard its Next Boys Basketball Coach

Ashland County

121

Education
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

7

Education
Neglect

Athens County

22

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

5

Education
- Cridersville Students Motivated by the “GOOD” Program
- Minster Council Recognizes Scholarship Winner, Approves Street Resurfacing
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

11

Education
Neglect
- Child Flown to Hospital After Apartment Fire in New Castle
Physical Abuse
- ‘He Should Consider Dropping Out’: NKY House Candidate Arrested, Accused of Strangling Teen at Walmart
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

8

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
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

69

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
- ‘Every Penny Counts’: 11-Year-Old Trenton Girl Raises Money for Stage 4 Breast Cancer
- ‘I Wasn’t Ready to go Yet’ | How a Butler County Teacher Says his ‘Band Family’ Saved his Life After Leukemia
Neglect
Physical Abuse
Sexual Abuse
- ‘Low-Life, Pitiful Individual:’ Liberty Township Man Charged With Raping Child for Years
Sports
- Lakota West QB Sam Wiles earns WCPO 9 Gold Star Athlete of the Week
- ‘We’re Going to Get Over the Hump’: Lakota West Football Eager to get Past Regional Final
Strong Room
- ‘People need resources’: Middletown Hosts Two-day Addiction Recovery Event in Effort to Reduce Drug Use

Carroll County

2

Education
- Malvern Preschool Earns 5-Star Rating
Neglect
- Brown Local Student Injured in School Bus Crash in Carroll County

Champaign County

3

Child Sexual Abuse
- Urbana Coach; Teacher Pleads Guilty to Pandering Child Pornography
Education
- URBANA CITY SCHOOLS SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM
Missing Children
- Toddler Missing in Urbana is Located; Police, Children’s Services Open Investigation

Clark County

63

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
Children in Conflict with the Law
Education
Health Matters
- Springfield Officials Say Prenatal, Infant and Child Healthcare Greatest Concerns
Neglect
Physical Abuse
Sexual Abuse
- Springfield Man Sentenced to 100 Years for Child Abuse and Pornography Crimes
- Springfield Man gets 100 Years for Sexually Abusing Children, Creating Videos
Sport

Clermont County

40

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
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
- Officer Buys Formula for New Mom of 1-Week Old Baby

Clinton County

6

Celebration of Children
- 9-Year-Old and Family Become Entrepreneurs
Education
Neglect
- Students Hospitalized After East Clinton Local Schools Bus Involved in Crash, District Says

Columbiana County

15

Arts and Entertainment
- Local nonprofit makes Christmas bright for kids in need
Education
Health
- Father Hikes to Raise Money in Honor of his Son
Neglect
- Man Sentenced After Teen Thrown Out of Truck
- Man Accused of Drunk Driving with Child Receives Sentence
Sexual Abuse
- East Liverpool Man Gets 14 years in Child Sex Case

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

30

Celebration of Children
- Olentangy Berlin Senior one of Just two Ohio Students Named a U.S. Presidential Scholar
Education
Neglect
Sports
- Wynford Board of Education Decides Fate of Boys’ Basketball Coach

Cuyahoga County

486

Arts and Entertainment
- Museum of Illusions Opens in Downtown Cleveland
Bullying
- Mean Girls Bully 9-Year-Old: North Royalton Police Blotter
Celebration of Children
Child Sexual Abuse
Children in Conflict With The Law
Digital Focus
- Ohio Lawmakers Propose Banning Social Media, Phones and Computers in Class
Education
Emotional Abuse
- Ohio Mother Sues School District After 8th-Grade Daughter Allegedly Strip Searched Over Vape Pen
Family and Children Service
Health
Law and Policy
- Ohio needs legislation to prevent kids from getting a hold of guns | Letters
- Advocates Ask Ohio Public Defender Commission To Investigate Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court
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
Physical Abuse
Sport
Strong Room
Weather Report

Darke County

17

Education
Neglect
- 14-Year-Old Dies in Ohio Dirt Bike Crash
Sports
- Chapter Brings Home Top Placings

Defiance County

6

Children in Conflict With The Law
- 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
- Defiance Teacher Under Investigation for Alleged ‘Inappropriate Relationship’ With Student

Delaware County

21

Child Abuse
- Fire Chief emphasizes ice safety after child rescued from pond in Galena
Education
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
- Northeast Ohio High School Football Scores for Week 3, 2024
- Big Walnut Hires All-Time Leading Scorer Aaron Stumpf to Coach Boys Basketball Program

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

10

Children and Family Support
- Pilot Program Aims to Place More Foster Children in Erie, Huron counties
Education
Health
- Health Center Caters to Students, Staff, Locals
Missing Children
- Erie County Sheriff Deputies Find Missing 16-Year-Old Girl
Physical Abuse

Fairfield County

19

Children in Conflict with the Law
- Lancaster 12 Year-old Arrested for Allegedly Making Bomb Threat at School; Mom Says he’s Innocent
Education
Neglect
- ‘I saw a Baby in a Diaper,’ Neighbor Rushes to Burning Lancaster Home to Help
Sexual Abuse

Fayette County

3

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

Franklin County

1050

Adoption
- 8 Children in Franklin County find their Forever Homes on National Adoption Day
- Sisters Reunited After 60 Years Apart: ‘I Saw Her, and I knew Who She Was’
Arts & Entertainment
Celebration of Children
Child Care
- Ohio Department of Children & Youth and Ohio State Receive Grant to Study Child Care
Child Safety
- ODNR Investigating Reported Sexual Assault of 8-Cear-Old at Alum Creek Campground
- How Much Would it Cost to Finish Columbus Sidewalks? You Could Buy an MLB Team for Less
Child Sexual Abuse
Children and Family Support Services
Children In Conflict With The Law
Children Living with Disability
- Bi-Partisan Legislation on Child Support for Children with Disabilities Passes the Ohio House
Digital Focus
- Parents, Teens Learn to Navigate Social Media
- Ohio Proposes Law Mandating Parental Consent For Children To Access Online Platforms
Domestic Violence
- Understanding and Addressing Domestic Violence: Effects on Witnessing Children
Education
Emotional Abuse
- Man Charged After Punching, Cracking School Bus Window in Road Rage Incident
- Man Accused of Punching Window of School Bus Full of Kids After Bus Driver Honks at Him.
Family Finance
- Financial Literacy for Kids: Why is it Important?
Foster Care
Health
Law and Policy
- Ohio House passes bill to make sextortion a felony, honoring Olentangy teen who died by suicide
- Columbus City school board votes Tuesday to close five of nine schools recommended
Law, Policy and Legal Service
Mental Health
- Power to the Parents Mental Health Moments
- State Sanctions Mental Health Center Where Teens put in Chokeholds, Slapped and Abused
Missing Children
Neglect
Physical Abuse
Special Needs
Sport
Strong Room
Substance Abuse
Weather Report

Fulton County

5

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

Gallia County

3

Physical Abuse
- Woman Accused of Physically Forcing Kids to Remain in Tub with Dangerously Hot Water, Leaving Them With Burns
Sexual Abuse
- Ohio Cell phone Repairman Caught ‘Stashing’ Nude Photos of Minor Customers: Ohio AG
- Former Gallia County Wrestling Coach, Teacher Charged With Rape

Geauga County

18

Celebration of Children
- West G Student Wins Prestigious Award
Child Sexual Abuse
Children In Conflict With The Law
Education
Missing Children
- 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
Sports
- West Geauga High School joins 3News for Friday Football Fever

Greene County

19

Children in Conflict with the Law
- Student Brings ‘Replica Gun’ to Fairborn School
Education
Missing Children
- Xenia Police Department Seek Help Finding Missing 14-year-old Girl
Neglect
Sports

Greenup County

1

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

Guernsey County

3

Education

Hamilton County

401

Adoption
- Ohio Man Adopts 5 Siblings As Foster Children
Arts and Entertainment
Celebration of Children
Children and Family Support Service
- More than $79 Million is Available to Help Parents Pay for After-School Activities in Ohio
- ‘Everything Starts with a Dream:’ Local Child Care Center Turning ‘Little Dreamers’ into Future Leaders
Children in Conflict With The Law
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
Law and Policy
- 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
- ‘My Mental Health Story is Overwhelming’ | 15-yYear-Old Princeton Student Opens up About the Pain Behind Smile
- Advocates Urge the Community to Prioritize Children’s Mental Health; ‘Pay Attention to Your Kids’
Missing Children
Neglect
Physical Abuse
Sexual Abuse
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
- Totality: Solar Eclipse 2024 Photos From Across Central Ohio

Hancock County

13

Children in Conflict with the Law
- Teen’s Death Ruled Homicide
- Findlay police: Officer Shoots Juvenile who Allegedly Fired Shot During Foot Pursuit
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

Hardin County

8

Education

Harrison County

5

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

1

Sports
- Patrick Henry Archery Club Hitting Its Mark With Growth And Success

Highland County

10

Celebration of Children
- 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
- Lady Mambas Win Another Tourney
- 13 Highland County Athletes Qualify for 2024 OHSAA Track & Field State Tournament

Holmes County

2

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

Howard County

1

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

Huron County

6

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
- Fostoria Man Pleads Guilty to Sex Charges

Jackson County

11

Child Sexual Abuse
- ‘Monsters Belong Behind Bars’: Ohio Man Sentenced for Child Rape
Education
Neglect
- 12-Year-Old on Bike Injured After Crash Involving Minivan
Sports

Jefferson County

18

Celebration of Children
- Ohio Catfish Record? New Richmond 15-Year-Old Catches Monster While Jug Fishing
Children in Conflict with the Law
- Juveniles Charged After Throwing Rocks at Vehicles From Steubenville Overpass
Education
Health

Knox County

18

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

Lake County

40

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
- Former Lakewood Student Arrested After Bringing ‘Deadly Weapon’ Onto School Property
Education
Health Matters
- After 8-month-old girl passes away unexpectedly, Northeast Ohio community rallies around her family
Missing Children
Neglect
- 3-year-old girl Found Alone near Mentor-on-the-Lake road, Charges Pending
- Shooting in Lake County Wounds 17-Year-Old Male
Sexual Abuse
- Former Lake County Teacher Under Investigation for Alleged ‘Inappropriate Conduct’ with Students
Strong Room

Lawrence County

9

Education
Physical Abuse
- 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

5

Education
- Schoolhouse in Licking County added to National School Registry
Missing Children
- Ohio Amber Alert: Licking County Infant Found Safe
Neglect

Logan County

132

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
- Judge Braig Sentences Child Molester to Near-Minimum Sentence
- Former Superintendent of Spencerville Schools Indicted in Logan County on Sex-Related Charges
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

61

Arts and Entertainment
- Avon Lake High School Musicians Set to Perform Vivaldi’s ‘Gloria’
Celebration of Children
- North Ridgeville Student to Compete in Scripps National Spelling Bee
- Avon Teenager Performs in International Piano Event in Cleveland
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
- More Than 1 Year After 3-Year-Old Ashton’s Death, Family Pushing for More Awareness
- Ashton’s Army: Community Rallies Behind Toddler Battling Aggressive Form of Pediatric Cancer
Missing Children
Neglect
Physical Abuse
- Lorain County Couple Charged with Child Abuse After Infant Twins Found with Several Broken Bones
Sexual Abuse
- Mike Davis Released From Prison After Serving 4-Year Sentence
Sport
- Avon Lake Student-Athletes Plead to Preserve their Teams
- Highschool Lacrosse 06 May Wellington School Girls Game Notice

Lucas County

155

Adoption
- 6 Foster Children Adopted from Lucas County Children Services During National Event
Celebration of Children
- 8-Year-Old Student Helps Stock his School’s Food Pantry Through Lemonade Stand
- 13-Year-Old Toledo School For The Arts Student Goes Viral
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
Missing Children
Neglect
Physical Abuse
Sports
Strong Room
Substance Abuse
- TPS Teacher Arrested For OVI, Drug Possession Enters Not Guilty Plea

Madison County

7

Education
Missing Children
- Police Bodycam Shows Rescue of Missing 5-year-old boy with Autism from Creek
Physical Abuse
- Baby’s Death Yields few Leads One Year After Body Found in Plain City Garbage Truck

Mahoning County

50

Child Sexual Abuse
Children in Conflict with the Law
Education
Health
- Youngstown Police See Increase in kids Eating THC Edibles
- Doctor Has Good News About Eclipse Eye Issues
Missing Children
- Missing: Madison Manning
- Missing: Stella Mahan
Neglect
Physical Abuse
Sport

Marion County

8

Education
Neglect
- Pedestrian Killed, Child Injured in Marion Crash
Sexual Abuse
Sports
- High School Baseball Player Makes Ridiculous Defensive Play

Medina County

29

Children in Conflict with the Law
- Brunswick High School Student Found with ‘Several Airsoft Guns’ in Car, Principal Says
Education
Health
- Highland Local School District in Medina County Reports ‘Probable Cases’ of Whooping Cough
- Medina Community Rallies Behind 10-Year-Old Girl With Rare Form of Cancer
Missing Children
- 16-Year-Old Reported Missing in Medina for a 2nd Time
- Police Looking for 17-Year-old Brunswick Teen Runaway
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
Substance Abuse
- Drunk Woman Wrecks Car and Walks Away With Her 3-Year-Old Child: Brunswick Police Blotter
- Bodycam: Medina Elementary School Psychologist Found Allegedly Under the Influence at Work
Weather Report
- Eclipse Brings Crowds To Medina

Meigs County

2

Missing Children
- Missing 3-Year-Old, Dog Found in Meigs County
Sport
- Girl Scouts Awarded $251K Grant for Salisbury Twp. Camp

Mercer County

4

Child Sexual Abuse
- Sharon Man Accused of Repeatedly Raping Girl as Young as Six
Education
- To Serve, Protect Schools
- Alumni and Student Tour MVP Dairy
Physical Abuse
- More Details Revealed in Alleged Infant Assault Incident in Mercer County

Miami County

6

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
- Piqua Rotary Club Gives Scholarships to 2024 Grads
- Piqua Schools Announces Staff Awards
Neglect
- Lawsuit by Former Teacher Claims School Leaders’ Failure to Act Led to Teen’s Murder
Sports
- Coaches Accuse Some High Schools Cheating in Ohio Track and Field

Monroe County

3

Education
- A Record-Setting Year for West Holmes FFA Members With Top Showing at State Convention
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

122

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
Mental Health
- More Teens Struggling with Added Pressures, Burnout, Study Shows
Missing Children
Neglect
Physical Abuse
Sexual Abuse
Sport
Strong Room
- Warmer Weather Means More Teen Drivers, Motorcyclists on The Road

Morrow County

8

Education
Neglect
- Teen Dies in Morrow County Crash

Muskingum County

10

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
Neglect
- Muskingum County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Drowning of 6-Year-Old Girl in Adamsville
Physical Abuse
- Fate of Ohio Child Murderer Decided by Parole Board after Signatures Collected
- Man Pleads Guilty After Holding Down Toddler And Striking Him; Brother Videoed The Assault

Ottawa County

5

Education
- Port Clinton High School Walking Program Returns
- Community Frustrated After School Board Decides not to Renew Beloved Principal’s Contract
Sexual Abuse
- Authorities arrest Walbridge Police Officer who Allegedly Admitted to a Child Sex Crime
- Man Indicted on Child Sex Charges
Strong Room
- Ohio Destination Named The ‘Most Popular’ Lake Town In The State

Paulding County

5

Education

Perry County

8

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’

Pickaway County

1

Neglect
- Sheriff: 2 Dead, Including 15-Year-Old, After Pickaway County Crash

Pike County

7

Children in Conflict With The Law
- Idaho Teen Planned Church Attacks to Support Islamic State Group
Education
Missing Children
- Missing 6-Year-Old Piketon Girl Found Safe
Neglect
- Toddler Accidentally Fires Mother’s Gun In Walmart, Police Say
Physical Abuse
- Jury Convicts Man In Killings Of 8 From Another Ohio Family

Portage County

18

Child Sexual Abuse
- Portage County Man Charged with Raping 9-Day-Old Girl
- Ravenna Dad Desperate for Justice After Claiming Video of His Daughter’s Sexual Assault Was Posted on Snapchat
Children in Conflict With The Law
Education
Sports
- Springfield Junior Reaches Milestone in Big Tigers Win

Preble County

4

Education
- Local Teacher Among Ohio’s 2024 Teachers of the Year Honorees
Sexual Abuse
- Preble County School Resource Officer Convicted After Relationship with Student
- School Resource Officer had Sexual Relationship With 18-Year-Old Student, Sheriff Says
Sports
- WOAC Girls Track Championship 2024

Putnam County

3

Education

Richland County

37

Education
Missing Children
- Missing Mansfield Teen Found Dead in Harrison County
- Mansfield Police Searching for Teen Gone 5 Months
Neglect
- Authorities: 6-Year-Old Boy Drowns at Mansfield Township Summer Camp
Physical Abuse
- Gunman Wanted in Killing of Teen in Mansfield
- Coroner Identifies Juvenile Fatally Shot Wednesday On Chestnut Street In Mansfield
Sports
- Grace Rader’s Hat trick leads Mansfield Christian to Sectional Title Win over Crestview

Ross County

10

Children and Family Support Services
- Ross County CASA Swears in Large Class of Volunteers as Program Continues to Grow
Education
Missing Children
- Chillicothe Teen Found Wandering Alone After Alleged Assault
Neglect
- Child Struck by Vehicle in Chillicothe
Physical Abuse
- Bodycam Captures Chillicothe Police Attacking Child Unprovoked
Sexual Abuse
- Deputy Indicted on More Than 30 Counts of Rape Fired from Franklin County Sheriff’s Office
- Florida Police Open Child-Rape Investigation into Chillicothe Medical Provider
Sports
- Lady Tigers Extend School Record for wins in Shutout of Eastern

Sandusky County

23

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
- Police: 14-Year-old Missing From Fremont
- Perkins Township Police Search for Missing 16-Year-Old Girl
Neglect
- Child Struck by Hit-and-Run Driver in Sandusky
- 18-year-old Washington Local School Board Member Charged With Driving Under OVI suspension
Sexual Abuse
Strong Room

Scioto County

10

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
Education
Neglect
- 11-Year-Old Who Drowned in Scioto County Hotel Pool Identified
Physical Abuse

Seneca County

11

Education
Physical Abuse
- Man Fleeing Ohio Police With An Abducted Infant Crashes Into A Home, Killing The Child
Sexual Abuse
- Seneca County Man Sentenced to Prison for Sex Crimes Involving Minors, Developmentally Delayed Women
Sports
- ‘It’s Surreal atTtimes’: 23-Year-Old Leading Lakota High School Football Program
- Mohawk Wins Quiz Bowl Tournament

Shelby County

5

Child Sexual Abuse
- 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

49

Celebration of Children
- 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
- Canton City Public Health warns of an Increase in Positive West Nile Virus Mosquitos
- Aultman Hospital offers Camp Hope for Grieving Children
Missing Children
- Indiana Man Accused of Trying to Lure 4-Year-old Stark County Boy into Car
- Missing: Jeremiah Brunner
Neglect
Physical Abuse
Sexual Abuse
- Former Canton Firefighter Pleads Guilty to Pandering Sexual Material Involving Child
- Canton Firefighter Pleads Not Guilty to Pandering Sexual Material Involving Child Charges
Sports
- Stark County High School Football Rankings, Schedules. The Essential Guide for 2024
- Final 2024 Stark County-Area High School Baseball and Softball Statistical Leaders
Strong Room
- Marine Turned Police Officer Saves Life of Teen Who Collapsed at North Canton YMCA

Summit County

243

Celebration of Children
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
Health
Missing Children
Neglect
Physical Abuse
Shopping
- Children shop with a cop in New Franklin
Sports
Strong Room
- Summer Pool Season is Almost Here. When do Summit County Public Pools Open?
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

Trumbull County

44

Arts and Entertainment
- Howland Children’s Music Studio has Grand Opening
- Student Art Displayed at Medici
Children in Conflict with the Law
Education
Health
- Locals Keep Vigil for Hospitalized Lakeview 8th Grader
- Odor Forces Evacuation at Niles School
Missing Children
- 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
- Trumbull County Children Services Place Pinwheels To Raise Awareness For Abused, Neglected Children
- Trumbull County Poster Parents Needed For About 130 kids

Tuscarawas County

7

Education
Neglect
- 4-Year-Old Girl Dies After Crash in Tuscarawas County
- Tusky Valley Bus Crash Survivor Overcomes Odds, Reaches Milestones
Physical Abuse
- Teen Father Deliberately Left Infant Son To Die In Ohio Hot-Car Incident
Sexual Abuse
- Serial Child Molester to Spend 55 Years to Life in Prison

Union County

16

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
Sexual Abuse
- Bunsold Teacher Signs Second Chance Agreement After Allegations
- Child sex offender faces new charges

Van Wert County

9

Celebration of Children
- Franklin B. Walter All-Scholastic Scholarship Winner Honored
Education
Sports
- Hickory Sticks Golf Club hosts Continental Schools

Vinton County

1

Neglect
- 13-year-Old Dies in Four Car Crash in Vinton County, Ohio

Warren County

44

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
- 16-Year-Old Faces Attempted Murder Charge for Alleged Involvement in Mason Attack
Drug Abuse
- Warren Woman Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison for 15-Week-Old Baby’s Overdose
Education
Missing Children
Neglect
Physical Abuse
Sexual Abuse
- Ohio Man, Girlfriend Accused of Coercing Teen to Send Explicit Photos, Videos Plead Guilty
- Charge Dismissed Against Former School Bus Driver
Sports

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

15

Children and Family Support Service
- 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
- Deputies Searching For Missing 17-Year-Old in Wayne Co.
Neglect
- Norwayne Schools Honor Life of 8th Grader Killed in a Crash
Sports
- Rootstown Senior Aiden Rodstrom ‘Put it All on the Line,’ Earns First State Berth

Williams County

4

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

Wood County

139

Arts and Entertainment
- BG High, Owens Theater Productions School Audiences in Teen Drama
Children In Conflict With The Law
Education
Missing Children
- Teen Reported Missing From Wood County
- Police Searching for Missing BG Teen Who May be in Toledo
Neglect
- 7-Year-Old Survives Fall From High Dive onto Concrete With Scratches
Physical Abuse
- Mom Says Her 1-Year-Old Daughter was Bitten Twice at Daycare
Sexual Abuse
Sport

Wyandot County

1

Education
- Quest Announces Wyandot County Teacher of the Years Winners

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Miami County

2 Teens Arrested After Overnight Piqua Shooting
Piqua Rotary Club Gives Scholarships to 2024 Grads
Coaches Accuse Some High Schools Cheating in Ohio Track and Field
Piqua Schools Announces Staff Awards
Lawsuit by Former Teacher Claims School Leaders’ Failure to Act Led to Teen’s Murder
Juvenile Murder Suspect Allowed to Leave Covington Before His Arrest in Cincinnati

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