Ohio — A call to Turkeyfoot Lake at 1:47 a.m proved once again to New Franklin Officer Dan Kulcsar that every day on his job is unique there was a report that someone had fallen through the ice in foggy conditions around the area of Lahm Drive It turned out the woman had been a passenger in a car that mistakenly drove onto the lake and went through the ice We weren't sure where she was," Kulcsar said located a 63-year-old woman struggling in the water She was about 50-feet from shore in an area of the lake that's about 10-feet deep You don't know what's going on," Kulcsar said Towell secured a canoe from a neighbor's house and Kulcsar jumped in it Kulcsar headed towards the woman in distress and immediately told her to grab onto the canoe who has been on the force around three years police estimate she was in chilly water for 20 to 25 minutes The officer kept a strong grip on the woman and continually reassured her for nearly 10 minutes Kulcsar tried to pull the woman into the canoe "I didn't want to dump the canoe and then have us both be in there and then now they somebody else trying to rescue two people." Firefighters arrived in cold water suits and used a Stokes basket and ropes to bring her to safety the firefighters pulled Kulcsar and the canoe back to land that was the highlight of my night," Kulcsar said after the ordeal was over New Franklin Fire Chief Steve Leslie said the woman suffered severe hypothermia and was taken to Summa Akron City Hospital Her injuries are not considered life-threatening Leslie believes the actions by the officers were heroic "To adapt and be able to grab that canoe and know to take that canoe out there says a lot for him thinking under pressure," Leslie said It's just what we get paid to do—to protect the city and the citizens the best we can." police said the woman was a passenger in the car the driver got confused in a parking lot and drove onto the lake for a lengthy period of time before the car went through the ice The driver was able to get out on her own and screamed for help Police told News 5 they believe the driver was drunk and charges are expected against her he's grateful that his middle-of-the-night adventure in a canoe had a happy ending The frightening incident prompted firefighters to remind people about the dangers of going out on the ice "The New Franklin Fire Department reminds everyone that no ice is 100% safe The department recommends that if you do go out on the ice for whatever reason hypothermia causes a loss of motor skills within a matter of minutes Everyone should always wear a personal flotation device when on or around the water," Leslie said After consulting with Vanir Construction Management the Arkansas Department of Corrections has announced that the new 3,000-bed prison set to be constructed in Franklin County will have a maximum cost of $825 million (KATV) — After consulting with Vanir Construction Management Budget Chairmen Senator Jonathan Dismang of District 18 and Representative Lane Jean of District 99 filed companion appropriation bills for $750 million to authorize that spending bringing the total funding toward and estimated $825 million cost estimate “This estimate lets us move forward quickly on the long-overdue prison project and build a safer I look forward to working with our partners in the legislature to get this appropriation passed,” said Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders “This estimate allows us to move quickly toward breaking ground on the Franklin County prison and building the long-overdue 3,000-bed facility we know our state needs,” said Arkansas Department of Corrections Secretary Lindsay Wallace “We look forward to working with the Governor and legislature to secure the resources we need to build the prison and create a safer "We have worked closely with Governor Sanders and the legislature to facilitate the construction of a new prison and are happy to be taking the next step in that important process,” said Chairman of the Arkansas Board of Corrections Benny Magness “Everyone knows we need a new prison to address our state’s prison bed shortage and I look forward to working with legislators to secure the funding necessary to build this facility quickly.” "This appropriation is a clear commitment to keeping our communities safe By addressing overcrowding and making sure we have the resources needed we're not just building a new prison—we’re investing in a stronger safer future for all Arkansans,” said Speaker of the House Brian S the Arkansas legislature has stood up for safer stronger communities and ending our state’s prison bed shortage This appropriation will give our state the resources we need to get that done and I look forward to leading it to approval in my body,” said Arkansas Senate President Bart Hester (District 33) “I’m grateful for Governor Sanders’ leadership ensuring repeat violent offenders stay off our streets and Arkansans are safe,” said Arkansas Legislative Council Co-Chair Senator Ben Gilmore “This prison couldn’t come soon enough and it’s critical we get this funding approved so we address the prison bed shortage in our state.” “Arkansas needs a new prison and we need it built as quickly as possible I look forward to working with the Governor and my fellow legislators to secure the appropriation the state needs to move forward on the current prison project and build a safer stronger Arkansas,” said Arkansas Legislative Council Co-Chair Representative Les Eaves (District 58) “Government has no greater duty than the protection of its citizens while maintaining a proper level of oversight stronger Arkansas for generations to come,” said Co-Chair of the Joint Budget Committee Senator Jonathan Dismang (District 18) “I championed the Protect Act alongside Governor Sanders because we know in order to keep our communities safe we must keep repeat violent offenders off the streets The only way to do that is by ending Arkansas’ chronic prison bed shortage and I look forward to supporting this appropriation in the legislature,” said Representative Jimmy Gazaway (District 31) “Arkansas cannot afford to delay the construction of the Franklin County prison any longer As law enforcement officers from every corner of the state the Arkansas Sheriffs’ Association knows that the only way to create a safer stronger Arkansas is by addressing our chronic prison bed shortage We appreciate Governor Sanders and our legislators for their support of this long-overdue investment in public safety,” said Arkansas Sheriffs Association Executive Director Scott Bradley “We are grateful that Governor Sanders is taking bold decisive action to build a new prison and address Arkansas’ prison bed shortage and we look forward to working with our legislators to get this appropriation passed We must end the cycle of catch-and-early-release in our communities and build a safer stronger Arkansas,” said Arkansas County Judges Association President the State and the Owner' Representative will move forward with drawing up plans for the prison and breaking ground The purchase of the 815-acre plot in Franklin County was announced by Governor Sanders in October of 2024 Board of Corrections votes to approve land for new prison in Franklin County The plans for the new prison includes cell reception It will also be close to over 100,000 adults who could possibly work new facility The new facility will also be large enough to provide privacy for both neighbors and inmates The prison is an one-time investment that will create thousands of jobs employ around 800 individuals at salaries larger than $46,600 There is a shortage of more than 3,000 prison beds in Arkansas causing the state to have to spend around $30 million to house inmates at county jails Despite Governor Sander and her administration's efforts to address the shortage by opening up almost 1,500 prison beds the problem will continue until a new prison is built Other than the obvious challenge of finding space for long-term incarceration the prison bed shortage also keeps inmates from partaking in evidence-based programs in state 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The pipeline is a 50-50 partnership between Enbridge and DT Midstream, according to the latter's website A Nexus spokesperson who works for Enbridge provided an emailed statement to the Beacon Journal "Nexus is aware of a small road opening near our pipeline on Van Buren Road," the spokesperson said "We responded quickly to implement precautionary safety measures and inspect our line We continue to coordinate with the New Franklin Service Department and local law enforcement while we conduct further assessments." "The pipeline is in safe operating condition." A New Franklin police sergeant declined comment to the Beacon citing the need for a designated spokesperson to answer questions and stating that the spokesperson was unavailable on Saturday The sergeant said no one else from other city departments could speak with the reporter that day While Nexus said in its statement that the hole is "a small road opening," the police department said in its Facebook post that it is "a large sink hole." The United States Geological Survey website states "Sinkholes can vary from a few feet to hundreds of acres and from less than 1 to more than 100 feet deep." The hole on Van Buren Road is on the smaller end of that size range Patrick Williams covers growth and development for the Akron Beacon Journal He can be reached by email at pwilliams@gannett.com or on X Voters throughout Summit County will have several charter amendments and other issues to decide in the Nov Communities and counties operating under a charter regularly review their laws to see if any of their codes should be changed or if provisions should be added or eliminated New Franklin has proposed five charter amendments and Summit County has two for voters to decide Summit County's Issue 41 proposes adding aunts and uncles to the list of relatives ineligible for hiring if they are related to a county elected official unclassified employee or a director-level employee The amendment also would remove an an eligibility rule prohibiting hiring relatives of classified employees who earn more than $80,000 a year Issue 42 is a proposal to require Summit County's government offices agencies and boards to submit estimated revenues on a yearly basis New Franklin asks voters to mull slate of charter changesVoters in New Franklin will consider: Fairlawn asks residents to consider natural gas aggregation with Issue 10With Issue 10 voters in Fairlawn will decide whether the city should have the authority to aggregate the retail natural gas loads within Fairlawn and enter into service agreements to facilitate the sale and purchase of natural gas These aggregations would be automatic unless someone is under contract with a gas supplier or elects to opt out a roughly 288-page section that sets forth planning and zoning regulations Issue 20 would allow the city to rezone 12.3 acres at 1816 E Aurora Road from commercial to single-family-cluster residential use Ohio — Terry Riegler and his wife Jill were packing up the car with food to take over to Terry's mother's house Sunday afternoon when they heard gunfire in the distance It wasn't the first time the couple felt bullets whizzing by; however which they believe came from a neighborhood located beyond their backyard hit the gravel driveway and eventually hit Riegler in the leg "It felt like somebody took a ball peen hammer and just slammed my leg," said Riegler Riegler told News 5 the bullet narrowly missed an artery in his leg His doctor said he should make a full recovery Even though Riegler will be OK from the shooting I'm still shaking from it," said Jill Riegler I had to get back in the house and get a towel and put pressure on it She said it was scary trying to make sure everybody was safe The couple are gun owners themselves but would like to see people use some common sense and abide by the law “I'm sure that nobody was directly trying to shoot me But just be responsible," said Terry Riegler "You know you're supposed to have a back stock New Franklin Detective Michael Hitchings told News 5 they would like the person who fired the shot to come forward Hitchings said they could face a third-degree misdemeanor for negligent assault if they don’t "If somebody got hit anywhere else in the chest We don't want to see that for someone who is target practicing." 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Learn more about Social Responsibility at WHYY Franklin County’s new interim Sheriff Lori Streeter is sworn in by Kristen Elechko who serves as western Massachusetts director with the Governor’s Office in a ceremony held at the Franklin County Jail and House of Correction in Greenfield on Friday Franklin County’s new interim Sheriff Lori Streeter is flanked by new Superintendent Jason Kilgour western Massachusetts director with the Governor’s Office at the Franklin County Jail and House of Correction on Friday Staff members applaud Franklin County’s new interim Sheriff Lori Streeter after she was sworn in at the Franklin County Jail and House of Correction in Greenfield on Friday GREENFIELD — Franklin County has a new sheriff as Lori Streeter took the oath of office on Friday afternoon with staff members looking on Streeter was sworn in as interim sheriff by Kristen Elechko, who serves as western Massachusetts director with the Governor’s Office, after being selected for the position by Gov She fills the role previously held by retiring Sheriff Christopher Donelan when she can run in her own right in a special election Whoever wins that race will serve for two years and can determine if they want to run again in 2028 has been employed at the Franklin County Jail and House of Correction in Greenfield since 1985 working her way up from correctional officer to both superintendent and special sheriff A superintendent runs the 320-bed facility’s day-to-day operations and a special sheriff serves if the sheriff is out of the state Streeter has prioritized treatment of mental health and substance use disorders and supported the establishment of Franklin County’s Community Justice Support Center in conjunction with the state Office of Community Corrections This includes Franklin County’s Pre-Release and Post-Release Re-Entry programs “Superintendent Lori Streeter is a widely respected leader who has dedicated her career to serving the people of Franklin County,” Healey said in a statement Tuesday announcing Streeter’s appointment “She knows the Sheriff’s Office and House of Correction inside and out and she has spent years getting to know staff and inmates and earning their trust She has also prioritized mental health and substance use treatment and re-entry programs which enhance public health and public safety I’m proud to appoint her as interim sheriff and know she is an excellent choice to fill the shoes of Sheriff Donelan.” who grew up in Shelburne Falls and now lives in Greenfield with her wife Maggie serves as chair of the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Women in Criminal Justice Conference and was previously chair of the Massachusetts Sheriffs’ Association’s Education and Training Committee She graduated from Westfield State College with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and an associate degree in social work who announced his retirement in early January after 37 years of public service and 14 years as sheriff “Clearly the governor wanted a professional pick and she is that,” Donelan said of Streeter earlier this week “And she struggled through a male-dominated culture and emerged at the top.” Donelan transformed the facility from a typical one focused on incarceration to one with a trauma-informed treatment model and Streeter said she plans to continue spearheading Donelan’s initiatives “As of right now I’m just looking to get my arms around the staff and make sure that they’re comfortable,” she said in her new office progressive sheriff that it’s going to be difficult to follow in his footsteps But I’ve been by his side the whole way … and I have a really competent senior staff “Having a front seat to that was pretty powerful as well.” Reach Domenic Poli at: dpoli@recorder.com or 413-930-4120 you agree with our use of cookies to personalize your experience measure ads and monitor how our site works to improve it for our users CHARLESTON -- A new organization to oppose the state's plan for a prison on hundreds of acres north of Charleston is up and running property tax records from Franklin County shed some light on the land purchased by Arkansas for the new correctional facility Penny Weaver is an award-winning journalist who covers crime court proceedings and more for the River Valley Democrat-Gazette She has more than 30 years of experience as a reporter Penny has reported on everything from national civil rights issues to hog farming in Illinois She digs until she uncovers all the facts for every story This document may not be reprinted without the express written permission of Northwest Arkansas Newspapers LLC Material from the Associated Press is Copyright © 2025 audio and/or video material shall not be published rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium Neither these AP materials nor any portion thereof may be stored in a computer except for personal and noncommercial use The AP will not be held liable for any delays errors or omissions therefrom or in the transmission or delivery of all or any part thereof or for any damages arising from any of the foregoing Police are investigating a shooting incident which left a man injured in his home Sunday afternoon, according to a New Franklin Police Department social media post the victim was struck by a stray bullet that was fired from an unknown location west of his Fairview Drive residence at about 3:30 p.m Police believe the victim was shot unintentionally It is currently unknown where the shot came from or who fired it Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the New Franklin Police Department by calling 330-882-3281 Reporter Anthony Thompson can be reached at ajthompson@gannett.com One person was hospitalized early Thursday after falling through the ice on Turkeyfoot Lake according to the New Franklin Fire Department Crews responded to reports of a person who had possibly fallen through ice at about 1:47 a.m The caller reported hearing screaming but not being able to see anything due to fog A New Franklin police officer reported two people had broken through the ice noting one person escaped the frigid waters on their own The officer reportedly used a canoe to reach the second person holding on to them until fire crews were able to pull the victim out of the water The victim was treated on the scene and then transported to a local hospital having suffered from severe hypothermia Coventry Township and Springfield Township The New Franklin Fire Department advises caution when approaching frozen lakewater you should not go alone," the fire department said in a statement Hypothermia causes a quick loss of motor skills and can lead to respiratory system and heart failure The fire department recommends always wearing a personal flotation device when on or around water In a video clip released to Facebook just an hour ago, PATCO Speedline shares a preview look at the new Franklin Square Station coming to Philadelphia, and highlights “Trains Arriving April 2025” (Facebook) An actual date was not shared in the clip but it is expected to come soon… the final details of the station are being worked out and there will be additional opening date updates soon from PATCO Located in the Franklin Square Park at the foot of the Ben Franklin bridge (6th and Race St) the Franklin Square Station for PATCO is a $30 million project which created an entirely new aboveground ticket area “headhouse” which was integrated into the historic almost 90 year old underground train station For decades all of us who have been travelling PATCO into Philadelphia have noticed the dimly lit “ghost” station that we slowly pass through just after the Ben Franklin bridge…  That station with its decades old green and white tile is “literally and figuratively” the foundation for the new Franklin Square train station The charm of the green and white tiles was retained but the underground station aspects also received significant upgrades to better support passengers For almost 90 years a train station has operated off-and-on at this location… admittedly more off than it’s been on.  In fact it’s been almost 50 years since PATCO’s passengers utilized the Franklin Square park station for the train which was last opened to support country’s bicentennial celebrations the Delaware River Port Authority and Philadelphia area leaders are confident that the new Franklin Square station will be a long-lasting success The location positions the Franklin Square station right at the transition from the Philadelphia Historic district (Liberty Bell National Constitution Center) and the popular Chinatown section of town Several reasons highlighted for the new station since the 1970s: With most of the 42Freeway readers are located in South Jersey our mindset is likely focused on that aspect…  South Jersey residents coming over to Philadelphia But keep in mind the PATCO Speedline moves up to 15/16th and Locust which makes it an easy crossover point from the extensive Septa rail system as well as local Center City residents who have been wanting an easy train ride to Franklin Square Park area So I would imagine a fair amount of… fares… will come from the Pennsylvania side of the river at just over a minute long was shared to Facebook and starts out as a wide drone angle view of the area to give you an understanding of where this station is situated It then moves in closer to first feature the beautiful exterior of the mostly glass design building… and then takes viewers on a tour inside and down into the historic train station space I expect this official grand opening event to be a big deal and we will likely see a scheduled full press conference and elected official ceremony… and of course 42 freeway will be there Franklin Square Train Station Rebuild7th and Race Streets – Franklin Square ParkPhiladelphia Categories Philadelphia Blue Kujira in Mullica Hill features Sushi Napa Auto Parts Berlin NJ Moving Into Former Rite Aid Building Fox 8 Cleveland WJW Crews make rescue after woman falls through ice in New Franklin Rihanna and A$AP Rocky expecting their third third child together (Video credit: AP) The lone victim of a deadly plane crash Monday evening in Ashland County has been identified Residents of a Berea home escaped a house fire that broke out early Tuesday morning Another round of rain will develop on the backside of the low Tuesday afternoon/evening Scattered showers are decreasing through the late night and overnight There are still a few leftover showers and storms through late evening There's a new push to install seatbelts on school buses in one local district Akron police said they arrested a 31-year-old man who crashed his car into an apartment building striking a gas meter and prompting an evacuation then rammed a police cruiser multiple times hey're invisible invaders found in the air Tears of joy over a positive pregnancy test quickly turned to tears of fear for a Conneaut woman The National Weather Service has issued Severe Thunderstorm Warnings for Coshocton A group that seeks to prevent the construction of a 3,000-bed prison in Franklin County told Arkansas lawmakers on Friday.. Josh Snyder covers state politics for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette he has worked for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette since 2018 You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser or activate Google Chrome Frame to improve your experience. Published 5:15 pm Tuesday, October 8, 2024 Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the LaGrange Police Department at 706-883-2603. Information can also be reported anonymously to Troup County Crime Stoppers at 706-812-1000 and callers may be eligible for a cash reward. ACC teams are on Monday’s college basketball schedule for one game, the Wake Forest Demon Deacons squaring off… The Memphis Grizzlies (38-22) take the court against the Atlanta Hawks (27-33) as 8.5-point favorites on Monday, March… The Atlanta Hawks (27-33), on Sunday, March 16, 2025 at Barclays Center, go up against the Brooklyn Nets… The Monday college basketball schedule in the ACC has plenty of quality competition in store. Among those contests… The McNeese Cowboys and Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks square off for one of many exciting matchups on the… Franklin Regional boys soccer coach Nick White Franklin Regional’s Joey Bayne (front) was an all-WPIAL pick last season. It became part of their voluntary training schedule. The week-long bonding events were a build-up to the start of the WPIAL season. “Getting to know the boys on a deeper level is extremely important,” White said. “I remember getting a lot of good feedback about being able to get away to do our thing.” Now the first-year head coach at Franklin Regional, White is applying the same custom to the Panthers, who headed north this week for an Erie Premier Sports Camp at Edinboro. Official practice begins Aug. 12. The season opens Aug. 23. “You can learn a lot about someone by spending four days with them,” said White, a 10-year assistant to Erik Ingram at Fox Chapel. Franklin Regional has become a perennial playoff team and won WPIAL Class 3A championships in 2018 and ’19. Last year, the team went 12-9 after reaching the WPIAL semifinals as a No. 11 seed. Consistency has been a trait in the program, despite player and coach turnover. White is the program’s third coach in four years. He replaces Lukas Petersen, who resigned after two seasons. White would have signed a long-term contract if one existed. “It’s about trying to build a rapport with the kids,” White said. “I plan on being here for the long haul. The support has been tremendous.” Numbers are steady as the Panthers look to build another winner in the fall. “We’ve had 25 to 30 with us all summer, and we’re probably going to have 40 or so come out,” White said. “They’re getting multiple touches of the ball and are training multiple times a day.” The Panthers will look to play fast for their new coach, so training has been vital this summer. “Fitness is so important,” he said. “The game requires fitness. You have to be in shape to play an up-tempo pace. You have to be sharp mentally, too, for decision-making. “I want us to have the depth to run at teams and control the pace of the game or to be able to adapt to (other styles). Ideally, you want to impose your style on teams. “This program is a machine at work. I just want to put my touch on it.” A couple of key players set to return are all-WPIAL selections Joey Bayne and Danny Christafano. WPIAL realignment did not spare Franklin Regional. The Panthers will be in a new-look section that only includes two other holdovers from last year’s section lineup: Penn-Trafford and much-improved Latrobe. The Panthers also will have section home-and-home matchups with Allderdice, Belle Vernon, Uniontown, Washington and West Mifflin. Their nonsection schedule will include a season opener against defending WPIAL 4A champion Norwin, plus games against Kiski Area, rival Plum (which moved to 4A) and a reunion for White against Fox Chapel. “I have been trying hard not to wish the summer away,” White said. “I am so excited about what’s coming up. There is a pressure, and another energy, once practice starts.” White, a graduate of Peters Township and Westminster, is a middle school teacher at Fox Chapel. This is his first time working as a head coach. Andy Saparito and Dom DiFalco are his assistants. If Javascript is disabled browser, to place orders please visit the page where our photos are available to purchase New Franklin Fire Department: Child drowns at Portage Lakes State ParkAkron Beacon JournalA child drowned Friday afternoon in Portage Lakes State Park according to a news release from the New Franklin Fire Department Fire personnel and volunteers initiated a human chain to search the swim water after the child was reported missing about 2:30 p.m Although it initially was believed the missing person wasn't in the water the child ultimately was found in about 4 feet of water Resuscitation efforts were immediately initiated The child was transported to Summa Barberton Hospital but did not survive The child's identity was not immediately released "Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family at this time," New Franklin Fire Chief Steve Leslie said in the news release."We would like to thank the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Rangers the New Franklin Police Department and the public who assisted in the search." Columbus City Council approved the final payment for land on South High Street where the new Franklin County Municipal Courthouse will be built voters approved a $130 million bond issue for the courthouse A chain-link fence surrounds the site at South High and East Mound streets The city agreed to buy the property from Franklin County for $7 million The city made a $3.5 million payment in 2022 and will be voting Tuesday to pay the remaining balance The new courthouse will be built across from the current one said in an email that construction work could begin in late 2025 The total design process is expected to last about 24 months with construction continuing through early 2029 Long said the city currently has $170 million in the proposed 2024-2029 Capital Improvement Program for construction The city has used $35 million in capital money for property acquisition design and construction management for at risk services Long said there is no final cost estimate for the new courthouse.