Three lucky lottery players in Stark County, Ohio, have won $50,000 each, with two of them winning through scratch-off tickets for the games Maximum Millions and Cash Explosion. After taxes, the winners will take home $36,000. Additionally, a woman in Massillon won $50,000 playing Pick 5 with just a $1 bet, while an Akron resident in Summit County claimed $25,417 from a Pick 5 ticket purchased back in October.
A 13-year-old boy in Ohio has been arrested and accused of conspiring to carry out a mass shooting at the Temple Israel synagogue. The boy was allegedly communicating with an unknown person in Washington state through the Discord group-chat app. The FBI was alerted to the boy's online discussions by employees of Discord. During an interview with the FBI, the boy admitted to being part of multiple antisemitic and political groups on Discord. The boy has been charged with inducing panic and disorderly conduct and is scheduled for trial in December. Antisemitic hate crimes have been on the rise, and the Anti-Defamation League expressed horror at the allegations, emphasizing the need to address hate and threats on social media.
A 13-year-old boy in Stark County, Ohio has been charged with inducing panic and disorderly conduct after allegedly making threats towards a Canton synagogue on an online platform. The teen posted plans for a mass shooting on Discord, causing significant public alarm. The incident is being investigated by the Stark County Sheriff's Office, and the boy is set to appear in court for a pretrial hearing. Hate crimes in the U.S. have seen a 7% increase between 2021 and 2022, with offenses involving race, ethnicity, ancestry, and religion making up the majority.
Eleven Stark County-area high school football teams advanced to the regional quarterfinals of the Ohio playoffs. GlenOak lost to St. Edward, Canton McKinley defeated St. Ignatius, Massillon dominated Westerville South, Green fell to Hoover, Lake narrowly beat Big Walnut in triple overtime, Canton South edged out Buchtel, West Branch triumphed over Streetsboro, Lake County Perry defeated Sandy Valley, Kirtland defeated Central Catholic, Dalton lost to Lucas, and Norwalk St. Paul defeated Malvern.
Massillon Washington High School in Ohio was evacuated after receiving two bomb threats. School officials contacted the police, who are currently sweeping the building with K-9 dogs. No further information has been released, but updates will be provided to parents and guardians.
Several polling locations in Stark County, Ohio, ran out of smart cards and blank paper ballots during the special election on Issue 1, which aimed to raise the threshold for amending the Ohio Constitution. This led to longer wait times for voters. The Ohio League of Women Voters received reports of ballot and card shortages, causing delays in voting. The Stark County Board of Elections acknowledged the high voter turnout and made adjustments, including the use of additional paper ballots. Critics argue that the boards of election were unprepared for the level of turnout. The results of in-person early voting are expected to be released soon.
A storm with gusting winds caused widespread damage in Stark County, Ohio, including downed trees, power outages, and damage to homes and buildings. No serious injuries were reported. Hundreds of customers were still without power as of Saturday evening, and some roads were closed due to downed power lines. The roof of Glenwood Intermediate School was also damaged, and a structural engineer will evaluate the building to determine if classes will be impacted next week.
High winds from the southwest caused power outages throughout Stark County, Ohio, with nearly 39,000 customers losing electricity. As of 8 p.m., nearly 17,000 customers in Stark County were still without power. Ohio Edison reported that nearly 22,000 customers in Stark had lost power. Emergency management officials expected some homes to be without power for a day or two due to fallen trees and power lines. The National Weather Service issued a wind advisory until midnight, warning of power outages, downed power lines, and downed trees.
