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#JusticeForDixie petition gets whopping 27,000 signatures as community wants Ohio dog killer cop suspended
Communities have come together to seek justice for a dog who was senselessly shot dead by an Ohio police officer in front of the pooch’s horrified family. Dixie was a three-and-a-half-year-old golden retriever and Labrador mix. He was shot dead by Lorain Police Department cop Elliott Palmer.
A petition demanding Elliott’s removal from the force has now gone viral, and has garnered over 27,000 signatures already. Meanwhile, a peaceful rally was held for the beloved dog at the Lorain Police Station on 200 West Erie Avenue. The rally was held in support of Dixie’s family to get Elliott removed from the Lorain Police Department.
The petition reads, “The citizens of the City of Lorain are calling for the immediate removal of duty of Officer Elliot Palmer for the shooting death of a family’s pet dog named Dixie. The officer carelessly shot the dog after calling for the dog to come to him, the dog was coming wagging her tail only to be shot, then after the dog trying to get up he shot her an additional three times. The dog was not aggressive nor was she doing anything to warrant such a horrendous act of violence. This is not the type of policing our city needs nor wants. We demand answers and resolution and justice for Dixie and her family.”
While cops said the dog charged at the officer, Dixie’s family maintains that he was absolutely harmless and posed no threat. “When he shot her the first time, she dropped, she was trying to crawl to me and my daughter for help and he continued shooting her,” said Tammie Kerns, the owner of the dog, according to Fox 8.
Tammie Kerns’ daughter Brittany Kaspirek said, “I just want to make sure that this does not ever happen to another family, he used beyond excessive force, one shot would have been totally feasible, he could have used a taser, as close as he was.”
Police said in a statement, in part, “While all the facts are not yet known, the investigation has been assigned to the Lorain Police Department’s Office of Professional Standards… Chief McCann is also working with several outside expert consultants who will be assisting with and reviewing the facts of this case.”
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Car catches fire following crash in Ohio; 2 left in serious condition
DEFIANCE, Ohio (WANE) — Two are in serious condition after a flatbed trailer ran a stop sign, hitting another car in Defiance Monday evening.
According to a release from the Ohio State Highway Patrol, at 5:15 p.m. Monday, officers were called to the intersection of Mansfield Road and Schubert Road on calls of an injury crash.
When officers arrived they found a flatbed trailer, driven by 45-year-old, Eugene Anderson of Gary, Ind., traveling westbound had run a stop sign and hit another car. Following the crash, the car, driven by a 17-year-old, caught fire on the side of the roadway.
Anderson was taken to an area hospital with a non-life-threatening condition, while the teen was taken in serious condition. The passenger of the car was flown from the scene with serious injuries.
The crash remains under investigation.
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Ohio State to host key 2025 recruit Darryn Peterson on official visit
Video: Ohio State coach Jake Diebler talks roster, offseason, more
Ohio State men’s basketball coach Jake Diebler’s full first offseason press conference at Value City Arena on June 10, 2024.
Ohio State has an official visit lined up with the state’s biggest recruit in 20 years.
Darryn Peterson, a five-star guard in the 2025 class, will take an official visit to check out the Buckeyes on August 1. Peterson posted the news to his Instagram account with a graphic also listing an official visit to Kansas on June 23.
A 6-5, 195-pound shooting guard, Peterson played his first two seasons of prep ball at Cuyahoga Valley (Ohio) Christian Academy before transferring to Huntington (West Virginia) Prep for the 2023-24 year.
The Buckeyes have long been recruiting Peterson, listed as the No. 3 prospect in the 2025 class according to 247Sports.com. Ohio State offered him a scholarship prior to his freshman year and has hosted him on multiple unofficial visits.
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On January 1, Peterson included the Buckeyes on a list of his final eight schools that also featured Arkansas, Baylor, Indiana, Kentucky, Kansas, Michigan and North Carolina. In April, Peterson announced that he was reopening his recruitment. He has since been re-offered by Ohio State coach Jake Diebler, who had been recruiting him under coach Chris Holtmann.
Peterson took an official visit to Kentucky in March. He is regarded by many national recruiting analysts as the most talented Ohioan to come out of high school since LeBron James.
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Ohio’s most dangerous spiders in midst of mating season
OHIO (WJW)- In Ohio, all but one species of spider are venomous, but only two are considered dangerous to humans — the Black Widow and the Brown Recluse.
Fortunately, experts say these spiders are relatively uncommon in the Buckeye State, and spider bites (even small, non-concerning ones) are less common than you might think but here are some notes to keep in mind as both are in the midst of mating season — a time to be more cautious.
Brown Recluse
According to a Common Spiders of Ohio field guide, are “quite rare here” and most spiders believed to be a “Brown Recluse,” even by medical or pest control professionals, are misidentified. Experts note, that usually, the only time someone comes across a Brown Recluse is during mating season in June or July, when the males wander in search of females.
Brown Recluses are most likely to be found in warm, dry, and dark places. Outdoors, they might be spotted near rocks or woodpiles. Indoors they may be found in any area that goes undisturbed.
“At dawn, these wandering individuals may take refuge in clothing lying on the floor. When someone picks up the clothing and puts it on, the spider is crushed against the skin and may bite,” reads the field guide.
According to the Cleveland Clinic, a Brown Recluse bite often goes unnoticed at first because they are painless. Bite reactions later vary from a mild irritation to a potentially dangerous reaction.
Dr. Christopher Bazzoli, an emergency physician at the Cleveland Clinic, said those bitten often report a “red, white and blue-type of bite” that becomes visible one to three days later followed by a scab.
According to Dr. Bazzoli, the scab should be monitored.
“When those areas of tissue are killed, in their place is a shallow ulcer or an open wound,” said Bazzoli. “In about 10% of cases of more severe brown recluse bites, you’ll need a plastic or general surgeon to basically clean out that ulcer. You may even need a small skin graft to reduce scarring.”
The Cleveland Clinic reports severe symptoms including rash, fever, dizziness, vomiting, and chills. CLICK HERE to learn more.
Black Widow
According to a Common Spiders of Ohio field guide, the infamous ‘Black Widow’ is not nearly as common in Ohio as in southern states, and only female Black Widows pose a bite risk but, a bite can be serious, and anyone bitten should seek medical attention immediately.
Experts report, that Black Widows are not aggressive but can bite defensively, with most bites taking place when someone brushes up against a web.
Black Widow breeding season takes place in late spring and early summer.
“When they’re laying eggs, female black widow spiders can be a little bit more defensive,” said Dr. Bazzoli. “We often see black widow bites on the hands and the ankles — the places where people are reaching into an area.”
Black Widows prefer warm and dry climates. Outdoors they may be found under rock ledges, woodpiles or in gardening equipment. Indoor experts say they are more likely to hide in cluttered areas such as basements, closets, and attics.
According to the Cleveland Clinic, the venom of a Black Widow attacks the nerve endings in muscles, causing symptoms such as severe, bodywide muscle pain and cramping.
A black widow spider bite causes a sharp pain, followed by numbness. The Cleveland Clinic reports symptoms can include trouble breathing, swollen or droopy eyes, headache, nausea or vomiting, excessive sweating, and fever. CLICK HERE to learn more.
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