Man wins $40K for 25 years on Ohio Lottery scratch-off ticket
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by Celeste Houmard
1M ago
*Attached video: When lottery drawings are held WOOSTER, Ohio (WJW) – A Wooster man won $40,000 a year for 25 years on a scratch-off lottery ticket on Thursday. Tim won the Ohio Lottery 50th Anniversary Scratch-Off prize on a ticket bought at the Bellstore location at 1046 North Apple Creek Road in Wooster, according to a press release from the Ohio Lottery. Deer’s head stuck in plastic container for 12 days According to the release, Tim chose the prize cash option of $500,000. After taxes, Tim will receive $360,000. The 50th Anniversary Scratch-Off is a $50 ticket that celebrates the Ohio Lot ..read more
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Local nurse spends years treating rare condition, learns she has it too
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by Maia Belay
1M ago
WOOSTER, Ohio (WJW) - Katie Pantea, a pulmonology nurse in Wooster, spent more than a decade treating patients suffering from lung conditions, then came her own stunning diagnosis. Pantea said her health suddenly began to spiral, suffering from constant headaches with light and sound sensitivity. Diagnosed with migraines, Pantea, 35 at the time, pressed on until things got so bad she couldn't remember her drive home.   "I had some numbness and tingling in my face and hands, down my legs, into my feet," she said. "I would have dizzy spells, slurred speech, facial drop, very confused, forgo ..read more
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Wooster investigating foul smell after residents voice concerns
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by Tino Bovenzi, Laura Morrison
1M ago
WOOSTER, Ohio (WJW) — This week, Wooster residents noticed a strong smell throughout the city, making them concerned the cause could be something potentially harmful or hazardous to their health. “It smelled like rotten eggs,” said John Fagan, who works in Wooster. “I came into work [Wednesday] morning right around 8 o’clock. And that’s a little over 48 hours and I could still smell it. So that was a concern, like, why is this not being resolved sooner.”  Final day for local JOANN Fabric store The Wooster Fire Department posted to Facebook Monday reporting that a large portion of the city ..read more
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Final day for local JOANN Fabric store
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by Danielle Langenfeld
1M ago
[Editor’s Note: In the video above New Day Cleveland checks out Kathryn’s Craft Closet in Wadsworth.] WOOSTER, Ohio (WJW) - It's the final day for the JOANN Fabric and Craft store located in Wooster and all items are 90% off. The company announced earlier this year, that the store located at 3786 Burbank Road, was one of two Ohio locations closing. Kids digging in the sand turns deadly on beach The store's final day is Feb. 21, 2024. According to a store phone message, all items are 90% off, patterns are $1.99, and even fixtures are available for sale. Man offers teen ..read more
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Juvenile suspect in Wooster High School threat found; here's when classes will resume
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by Danielle Langenfeld, Justin Dennis
1M ago
[Watch previous FOX 8 News coverage in the player above.] WOOSTER, Ohio (WJW) -- A juvenile who allegedly made a threat prompting Wooster City School leaders to make a late call to cancel classes for Tuesday has been taken into custody, school officials said later that morning. According to school officials, at about 6:15 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 20, the district was notified of a potential threat made on social media against Wooster High School. Local school canceled as administrators seek restraining order "This report led to the immediate involvement of state and local law enforcement agencies ..read more
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What was that smell? Wooster officials offer explanation
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by Laura Morrison
1M ago
WOOSTER, Ohio (WJW) — Anyone who may have noticed a foul-smelling odor in the Wooster area Monday morning now has some answers. The Wooster Fire Department issued a Facebook statement explaining the smell came as the result of a "cleaning process" that took place at an unnamed company on Industrial Boulevard. Fire destroys popular Wooster restaurant "There is nothing hazardous or dangerous about the odor," the fire department assured in the statement. The process was expected to be completed by noon. The department said they continue to monitor the situation and are working with the company. P ..read more
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'You better look again': Wooster woman surprised with $50K lottery win
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by Jordan Unger
1M ago
WOOSTER, Ohio (WJW) - A Wooster woman was pleasantly surprised after recently winning $50,000 from a scratch-off ticket. According to Ohio Lottery, the woman purchased the "$1,000,000 Cashword" ticket from the Speedway gas station at 1970 Cleveland Road in Wooster. Man wins $1 million prize after mom gives him lotto tickets in Valentine’s Day card "I leaned down and scanned the ticket and thought it said it was a $5,000 winner," she told lottery officials. "Then, my friend tapped me on the shoulder and said, 'you better look again!'" After state and federal taxes, the woman will take come $38 ..read more
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Missing teen leads police on high-speed chases
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by Danielle Langenfeld
1M ago
PORTAGE COUNTY, Ohio (WJW) - A missing teen reported out of Wooster appears to have led police on a series of high-speed chases over the weekend. According to the Portage County Sheriff's Department, a deputy was in the City of Kent on Sunday when a vehicle that had been reported stolen the night before was spotted. The deputy attempted to pull the vehicle over in the area of Water and Main Street, but the driver did not stop. Local officer shot trying to rescue hostage The deputy chased the stolen vehicle through the City of Kent and into Franklin Township. The chase was called off "due to ex ..read more
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Wooster family: Child still hospitalized after being struck in crosswalk
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by Maia Belay
1M ago
WOOSTER, Ohio (WJW) -- An 11-year-old boy remains hospitalized days after being struck, his parents said, in a crosswalk on the College of Wooster campus. Ezra Swartzentruber is described by his mother Joanna and father Karl as a kind-hearted and thoughtful child. He was leaving a basketball game when they said he was hit crossing Beall Avenue. Euclid police, school officials investigating allegations made against substitute teacher "It's a mess of emotion," said Joanna Swartzentruber, who witnessed the incident. "You're scared for your kid." Swartzentruber said his son was hit by a stude ..read more
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Local JOANN Fabric store closing
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by Danielle Langenfeld
2M ago
[Editor's Note: In the video above New Day Cleveland checks out Kathryn’s Craft Closet in Wadsworth.] (WJW) - JOANN Fabric and Craft store has announced a location in Northeast Ohio is closing its doors. According to a JOANN spokesperson, the Wooster location is currently in liquidation. King Charles & Kate Middleton both have surgery The final day for the store, located at 3786 Burbank Road, is scheduled for Feb. 21, 2024. Earlier this month, the JOANN located in Zanesville, Ohio closed. Akron RubberDucks get another name change According to the company, the closures were a par ..read more
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