Ohio
Central Ohio residents prepare as potential winter storm approaches this weekend
ASHVILLE, Ohio (WSYX) — With the potential for winter weather moving into central Ohio this weekend, residents are starting to prepare for possible snow, ice, and cold conditions.
At Ace Hardware in Ashville, employees say they’ve already seen an uptick in customers looking to stock up on winter essentials. Shelves are filled with salt, snow shovels, heaters, and generators as shoppers plan ahead for any impacts the system could bring.
Store employee Gavin Edwards says demand typically increases as forecasts begin to show accumulating snow or hazardous travel conditions.
“When a storm comes to town, the demand is usually pretty high,” Edwards said. “People come in for salt and shovels, but it’s nothing we can’t handle.”
Some longtime residents say they’re already prepared. Roger Legg, who has lived in Ashville his entire life, stopped by the store but said he wasn’t concerned about the upcoming weather.
“I’m already prepared,” Legg said. “I’ve been through the blizzard in 1977 or ’78. It’s been a while since we’ve had a good snow, but I’m not scared.”
Emergency management officials across Ohio are urging residents not to be complacent. The Ohio Emergency Management Agency says it is closely monitoring forecast models and coordinating with National Weather Service offices as the system approaches.
Scioto County EMA Director Larry Mullins encourages people to prepare now, especially for the possibility of power outages.
“Make sure you have plenty of food — food you don’t have to heat up,” Mullins said. “Think about what you’d need if you’re without power or water for a few days.”
Store managers in Ashville say business was steady earlier in the week, but they expect heavier crowds heading into Thursday and Friday as more people prepare for the weekend weather.
Officials recommend checking emergency kits, limiting travel during hazardous conditions, and staying up to date with the latest forecast as details on the storm continue to come into focus.
2026 U20 World Team Trials
At Geneva, Ohio, May 29
Best-of-Three Final Results
57 kg
Isaiah Cortez (Spartan Combat RTC/ TMWC) defeats Grey Burnett (Burnett Trained Wrestling), two matches to none
Round 1 – Cortez dec. Burnett, 5-1
Round 2 – Cortez tech. fall Burnett, 10-0
61 kg
Aaron Seidel (SERTC- TMWC) defeats Elijah Cortez (Spartan Combat RTC/ TMWC), two matches to none
Round 1 – Seidel tech. fall Cortez, 10-0
Round 2 – Seidel tech. fall Cortez, 10-0
65 kg
Bo Bassett (Titan Mercury Wrestling Club (TMWC)) defeats Clinton Shepherd (Howe Wrestling School, LLC), two matches to none
Round 1 – Bassett fall Shepherd, 2:40
Round 2 – Bassett tech. fall Shepherd, 10-0
70 kg
Landon Robideau (Cowboy RTC) defeats Melvin Miller (Titan Mercury Wrestling Club (TMWC)), two matches to none
Round 1 – Robideau dec. Miller, 5-0
Round 2 – Robideau tech. fall, 12-0
74 kg
Jayden James (KD Training Center/ TMWC) defeats Ladarion Lockett (Cowboy RTC), two matches to none
Round 1 – James dec. Lockett, 5-4
Round 2 – James dec. Lockett, 4-2
79 kg
Ryan Burton (SERTC- TMWC) defeats Joseph Jeter (Position Wrestling), two matches to none
Round 1 – Burton dec. Jeter, 10-7
Round 2 – Burton dec. Jeter, 8-1
86 kg
Aeoden Sinclair (Tiger Style Wrestling Club) defeats Brock Mantanona (Cliff Keen Wrestling Club), two matches to none
Round 1 – Sinclair dec. Mantanona, 6-0
Round 2 – Sinclair tech. fall Mantanona, 10-0
92 kg
Jimmy Mastny (Relentless Training Center) defeats Karson Tompkins (Air Force Regional Training Center), two matches to none
Round 1 – Mastny fall Tompkins, 3:31
Round 2 – Mastny tech. fall Tompkins, 10-0
97 kg
Michael Boyle (Ohio Crazy Goats Wrestling Club) defeats Garett Kawczynski (Askren Wrestling Academy), two matches to none
Round 1 – Boyle tech. fall Kawczynski, 10-0
Round 2 – Boyle tech. fall Kawczynski, 10-0
125 kg
Dreshaun Ross (Cowboy RTC) defeats Coby Merrill (NYAC), two matches to one
Round 1 – Merrill tech. fall Ross, 11-0
Round 2 – Ross dec. Merrill 9-2
Round 3 – Ross dec. Merrill, 7-1
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A Central Ohio family has filed a lawsuit against a Hilliard funeral home after their mother was accidentally cremated, despite plans for her to be buried.
According to court documents, Tidd Funeral Home cremated Nancy Anders in June of last year against the family’s wishes. The lawsuit states Anders died a week earlier in May.
The family says Anders had planned and prepaid for funeral arrangements two years before her death to be buried with her late husband. The arrangements did not include cremation because, the family says, she did not believe in the concept.
The lawsuit says the family was told a week after her death that she had been accidentally cremated. It also accuses Tidd Funeral Home of cremating her even though the proper authorization form was never signed.
The family says they have suffered physical illness and emotional trauma and are seeking $25,000 in damages. They are also asking for the case to be decided by a jury.
ABC 6 reached out to the funeral home for comment but had not heard back.
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