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Summit County reports its first measles case in a student at South Summit Elementary, prompting health officials to investigate and recommend vaccination, as the statewide count reaches 176 cases.
A 59-year-old man from Westminster died while skiing at Keystone Resort in Colorado; the cause of death is under investigation, and authorities are awaiting autopsy results.
Elyria Township in Ohio is urging residents to stay home during the upcoming Total Solar Eclipse to avoid potential strain on emergency services and traffic congestion caused by an influx of out-of-town guests. The fire department anticipates significant problems immediately following the event and advises residents to prepare for potential disruptions to grocery stores, gas stations, and cell phone services. Similar warnings have been issued by officials in Summit County.
Summit County officials are urging residents to stay home on April 8 and avoid unnecessary travel as a total eclipse is expected to attract tens of thousands of visitors to northern Ohio. Concerns include potential traffic gridlock, weather conditions, and public health issues. Residents are advised to prepare for the eclipse like a major storm, and to purchase special eclipse viewing glasses to protect their eyes. The eclipse timeline for Greater Akron is provided, with totality expected at 3:15 p.m. for two minutes and 49 seconds.
Parts of Ohio 8 and I-271 in Summit County will remain closed due to damage from a fatal tanker truck crash and fire. Repairs are needed on the south end of the Ohio 8 bridge over Brandywine Creek, and additional inspections are being conducted on ramps and flyover ramps. The closures are expected to last through the week, with detours in place for affected motorists.
The Ohio Department of Transportation announced that more work and inspections are needed before fully reopening the State Route 8 and Interstate 271 interchange following a fatal tanker crash in Macedonia. The closures are expected to continue for several days, with repairs needed to the damaged roadway and bridges. Motorists are advised to expect delays and use suggested detours while the interchange remains closed.
A fiery tanker truck crash on SR-8 in Summit County, Ohio, resulted in the death of the truck driver and the spillage of 7,500 gallons of diesel fuel into Brandywine Creek. The crash led to the closure of SR-8 southbound and the involvement of multiple crews and the Ohio EPA in containment and cleanup efforts.
A tanker truck driver died in a fiery crash in Summit County, Ohio, after losing control while trying to merge onto Interstate 271, causing the truck to go over a bridge, land on northbound lanes, and burst into flames. The driver has not been publicly identified, and the crash is under investigation. Multiple fire departments and the Summit County HAZMAT team responded to the scene, and the area has since been reopened after safety inspections.
A 29-year-old climber was found dead at the base of a cliff known as Officers Wall near Copper Mountain in Colorado. The climber's friend reported him missing after he failed to return from the climb. The search was initially paused due to safety concerns but resumed the next morning with the help of 19 members from the Summit County Rescue Group. The climber's family provided his last known phone location and a video, which aided in locating his body. The Summit County Sheriff's Office conducted an accident investigation, and further information will be released by the coroner's office.
The Election Day glitch in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, was not caused by voting machine malfunctions, but rather by poll workers struggling to operate the new equipment. Deputy Director Pete Zeigler clarified that no machines malfunctioned and voting was not halted. The affected ballots were stored in orange auxiliary bags and will be scanned once the issues are resolved.
Law enforcement officers in Summit County, Colorado, shot and killed an 18-year-old man, identified as Charlie Foster by a family member, after he failed to comply with verbal commands and pointed a handgun at them. The victim's family claims he was struggling with mental health issues and was carrying a BB gun, while law enforcement refers to it as a "handgun." The incident occurred after multiple calls were made regarding an armed individual wandering in the neighborhood. The officers involved have been placed on administrative leave, and investigations are underway.
A sheriff's deputy in Summit County, Colorado, shot and killed an 18-year-old man identified as Charlie Foster, who was experiencing a mental health crisis. The shooting occurred after an emergency alert was sent to nearby residents, instructing them to shelter in place due to a "police emergency." The incident is being investigated by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, and it is unclear if any of the officers involved had body cameras.
The body of 90-year-old Joseph Latona, who had been reported missing, was found in Turkeyfoot Lake in Summit County. The cause of death is yet to be determined by the Summit County Medical Examiner's office.
Joseph Latona, a 90-year-old man who was reported missing on Thursday, was found dead in Turkeyfoot Lake on Saturday. Authorities formed a search party consisting of volunteers and numerous agencies and volunteers in Summit County searched Portage Lakes State Park, which was near his home, and adjacent neighborhoods by foot, drones, K-9 units and mounted units. The Summit County Medical Examiner is working to determine the cause of death.
A Summit County jail inmate, Jason Lyle Conrad, escaped custody while being transported to a medical center in Akron, Ohio. Despite being handcuffed and wearing a medical boot, Conrad was able to remove the boot and run away. Law enforcement officials from multiple agencies are currently searching for him. Conrad has been charged with several crimes, including willfully fleeing and possession of drugs. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is urged to contact the sheriff's office.