Antisemitic incidents nationwide and in Ohio went down last year, according to new report
Ohio reported 117 incidents last year, but physical assaults increased and college campuses saw nearly three times more incidents than in 2021.
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Seneca County forms violence prevention task force
Representatives from 24 agencies launched the Seneca County Violence Prevention Task Force on May 1, responding to the November 2025 Tiffin murder-suicide that killed 4, including 2 young children.
Drug task force hits Tiffin home, hauls out firearms and narcotics
The Seneca County Drug Task Force executed a search warrant Monday at a Tiffin residence, seizing suspected narcotics, firearms, cash, and criminal tools. Two people were taken to the Seneca County Jail.
Tiffin detective pleads guilty to OVI, gets 2-year probation
Off-duty Tiffin Police Detective Shawn Vallery pleaded guilty Friday to OVI and failure to control following a March crash on Circular Street. He received a suspended jail sentence, two years of probation, and a $565 OVI fine.
State barriers limit access to compensation for gun violence survivors, report says
In some states, claims can be denied based on a victim’s prior criminal record or their perceived role in the incident — practices the report says can disproportionately affect Black applicants and rely on subjective or biased judgments.
What to expect as Ohio utility corruption trial heads for a do-over
A mistrial in the HB 6 utility corruption case sends former FirstEnergy executives Chuck Jones and Mik Dowling back to court Sept. 28 — with legal experts pointing to jury confusion over regulatory complexity as a key factor in the deadlocked verdict.
Trump uninjured after gunfire at Washington press dinner; suspect in custody
A gunman opened fire at the White House Correspondents' Dinner at Washington's Hilton Hotel Saturday night, wounding a police officer before being apprehended. Trump, who was evacuated safely, called it a third assassination attempt and pledged to reschedule the event within 30 days.
13-year-old charged after Tiffin bomb threat hoax
A Fremont juvenile admitted to sending a threatening text message claiming a bomb was placed in a Tiffin mailbox — triggering a street shutdown, evacuations, and a Toledo bomb squad response before the threat was declared a hoax.
Ex-Ohio GOP candidate Daniel Kalmbach now faces life felony
Miami-Dade prosecutors escalated charges against ex-Ohio GOP candidate Daniel Kalmbach to a life felony kidnapping count and 1st-degree aggravated battery.
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax kills wife, then himself, police say
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax fatally shot his wife, Cerina Fairfax, before dying by suicide at their Annandale home early Thursday. Their two teenage children were inside at the time of the shooting.
Seneca County Opportunity Center superintendent on leave faces felony theft charge
Lewis Hurst, superintendent of the Seneca County Opportunity Center, was placed on paid administrative leave March 28 and faces a felony theft charge after police say he used a fraudulent price sticker to steal a $1,299 computer. He has pleaded not guilty.
Woman climbs fence, escapes Crosswaeh facility in Tiffin
A 23-year-old Shelby woman escaped the Crosswaeh female correctional facility in Tiffin on April 5 by climbing a perimeter fence and fleeing in a waiting car. It was the 5th escape reported at the facility since September 2024.
GOP-endorsed Toledo politician gets 20 years for 15 child sex abuse felonies
Ernest McCarthy, 84, a Lucas County Republican Party-endorsed candidate who ran for Ohio Senate and Toledo City Council, was sentenced to 20–21 years after pleading guilty to 15 felony child sexual abuse material charges involving victims as young as 2.
Anti-LGBTQ+ Christian author indicted on child sex abuse charges in Ohio
John Kent Tarwater, 55, a Christian author who wrote against LGBTQ+ rights, faces rape and sexual battery charges in Greene County involving victims as young as 10.
Gibsonburg man indicted on 25 child porn charges in Sandusky County
A 30-year-old Gibsonburg man faces 25 second-degree felony charges related to child sexual abuse material after a Sandusky County grand jury indictment. A jury trial is set for June 30.
New lawsuit filed against Les Wexner alleges he helped fund Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes
Eleven women accuse Les Wexner of enabling Jeffrey Epstein’s trafficking network, while Wexner denies wrongdoing and vows to fight the lawsuit.
Tiffin man's child sex sting charge amended ahead of pre-trial
A Fremont court amended the importuning charge against Ronald Callahan, 68, of Tiffin following his arrest in a child sex sting. A pre-trial hearing is set for April 14.
Ohio State investigating Epstein payments to gynecologist
Ohio State University confirmed it is investigating a $100,000-per-year consulting arrangement between gynecologist Mark Landon and Jeffrey Epstein — with emails showing Epstein billed Landon's payments to Les Wexner, the billionaire donor whose name adorns the university's medical center.
Tiffin detective charged with OVI after off-duty crash
Off-duty Tiffin Police Detective Shawn Vallery was charged with OVI after crashing into two parked vehicles on Circular Street on March 16 with a BAC of .153. An internal investigation found policy violations; disciplinary action has been taken.
Firearms a leading cause of death for Ohio children, compounded by a lack of support for prevention
A new Children's Defense Fund Ohio report finds the state's child firearm death rate rose 58% between 2019 and 2024, exceeding the national rate, as federal funding for prevention programs is cut and state legislation remains stalled.
