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Residents in small Ohio village reveal biggest concerns after community rocked by illegal immigrants
LOCKLAND, OHIO – Residents in this small village, where the population is just 3,400, have seen their lives upended by an influx of thousands of illegal immigrants that residents say has left strains on services and a significant drop in their quality of life.
Officials have previously told Fox News Digital that there have been around 3,000 mostly Mauritanian illegal immigrants arriving in the small village of 3,400 residents, and it has strained services and made life worse for the people that live there.
Migrants have clustered primarily in a number of apartment blocks in the area. Officials say the influx is hurting the village coffers as working residents are moving out to be replaced by illegal immigrants who are not contributing.
Residents have complained about how life has changed since migrants arrived in large numbers.
“Our fire and paramedic services have been stressed. Since they moved into these apartment complexes, a lot of the longtime residents have moved out because of multiple fires. It’s been caused by their not understanding how to cook on stoves, and they use high levels of grease in their cooking, which have caused multiple fires,” Mayor Mark Mason Sr. said in an interview this month.
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“And so a lot of people don’t want to subject their families to unsafe conditions in these apartment complexes. So, therefore, they’ve moved out – the working residents – and they have moved in. And most don’t have jobs, they don’t contribute to society. They don’t contribute to your earnings tax base. And it’s a real concern,” he said.
Residents have echoed those concerns. One woman, Kelly, who lives on the top floor of one of the apartment buildings, says she is one of a few remaining Americans in the building, with the rest being illegal immigrants.
She says the block has now become known as “the African village” due to the influx, where she says there are now about 85% illegal immigrants.
“With the illegals hanging out in the apartment, at first they were hanging out 50 a day out in the parking lots and walking around. They don’t move out of your way when you’re driving. They don’t seem to care,” she said.
“The fires that have been going on, I mean, the fire departments here, if not every day. Every other day. And I think at least four to five fires in less than the last six months. And the smoke alarms are going off constantly. They don’t know how to use the electric stoves and with all the oil and that they use, the smell of the food through the halls all the time is pretty bad,” she said.
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“The fires, that’s what scares me. I live on the third floor and pretty much by myself. And I’m afraid I’m going to burn up in a fire one night, because everybody that lives below me is all the illegals. In the two next to me . . . there are illegals, too, and the smoke alarms are going off day and night there.”
“We’re all wanting to get out of here, the Americans,” she said.
Another resident, Aaron, said immigration was the biggest issue facing the village, noting the packed apartments.
“When it comes to the community center down here, they’re overwhelmed by it. And the churches are overwhelmed, the resources are limited.”
Loitering was also an issue mentioned by some residents.
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This image shows the town of Lockland, Ohio. (Fox News Digital)
“There’s just so many of them hanging out, on the streets and the sidewalks. I’d be afraid to walk that way, and I’ve been here 37 years,” Dave, who lives on the town’s east side, told Fox. “I wish something could be done to keep them off the sidewalks.”
Other residents pointed to other issues facing the village, like crime and drugs, although not necessarily connected to immigration. Marilyn Bartko, who lives near Lockland, didn’t mention immigration as a top issue.
“I would think the need in Lockland for industry, for people to have better housing and better schooling and for the powers that be to work on having less crime,” she said. “Because I think areas like this are often left to their own. People forget, and they say, ‘Lockland’s too dangerous,’ but people don’t try to change things here,” she said.
Village Administrator Doug Wehmeyer told Fox News Digital recently that it is leading to around $150,000 in losses for the village, as the illegal immigrants do not pay taxes and are displacing local residents who are moving out of those apartments.
Fires have been an issue in buildings throughout Lockland where migrants live. (Fox News Digital)
“I don’t know how they found our small village. We like it. We think it’s a great place to live, but the quality of life here is definitely being affected by this problem,” he said.
Lockland’s case echoes towns and cities like Springfield, Ohio, which saw a surge in Haitian migration in recent years, and Charleroi, Pennsylvania, which has also been overwhelmed by Haitian migration.
SWING STATE OFFICIAL WARNS VILLAGE STRUGGLING WITH FINANCIAL LOSSES AFTER INFLUX OF ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS
Former President Trump has pointed to both of those towns as what he saw as the consequences of the Biden administration’s border policies, including its expansion of parole programs via the CBP One app and the use of Temporary Protected Status to protect some from deportation.
In terms of illegal immigration, he has promised to continue building a wall at the southern border and restore many of his policies, as well as launch a mass deportation operation.
Vice President Kamala Harris has challenged Trump’s narrative, and promised to sign a bipartisan border security bill if elected. But she has also called for a sweeping 2021 bill that also would have included a mass amnesty for millions of illegal immigrants already in the U.S.
Fox News’ Emma Woodhead contributed to this report.
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Jayden Kurtz, Teddy Lechner and KJ Sauer were three Minnesotans taken in the 2026 NHL Draft. Wyatt Cullen (USA Hockey)
Once again Minnesota led the way with the number of drafted players compared to other states around the U.S.
A total of 53 players from the United States were drafted Friday and Saturday in Buffalo. There were seven rounds and 224 overall picks, except for the 63rd overall pick which was forefeited by the Vegas Knights for media violations.
Minnesota had 12 players chosen by NHL teams, four more than any other state in the country. Michigan finished with eight picks and California finished with seven. Massachussetts and Pennsylvania each finished with five. In total, 16 states were represented in the draft, including Alaska, Texas, North Carolina and Idaho.
| Round/Pick | NHL Team | Player | Position | Team | League | Hometown | High School | GP-G-A-PTS | College | ||||
| 1/10 | Nashville | Wyatt Cullen | LW | USA U-18 | NTDP-USHL | Moorhead | Moorhead | 34-12-22-34 | Minnesota | ||||
| 2/45 | Anaheim | Jayden Kurtz | D | Rogers | MSHSL | Rogers | Rogers | 26-13-25-38 | Wisconsin | ||||
| 2/47 | Detroit | Victor Plante | LW | USA U-18 | NTDP-USHL | Hermantown | Hermantown | 50-19-21-40 | UMD | ||||
| 4/105 | Carolina | Mikey Berchild | LW | USA U-18 | NTDP-USHL | Excelsior | Shattuck | 52-19-27-46 | Denver | ||||
| 4/116 | Winniepg | Zach Wooten | LW | Green Bay | USHL | Apple Valley | Eastview | 61-35-27-62 | Wisconsin | ||||
| 5/136 | Philadelphia | KJ Sauer | C | Andover | MSHSL | Andover | Andover | 15-8-17-25 | Uncommitted | ||||
| 5/148 | Seattle | Hawke Huff | D | Cedar Rapids | USHL | Wayzata | Wayzata | 63-3-36-39 | St. Thomas | ||||
| 5/152 | Colorado | Teddy Lechner | D | Holy Angels | MSHSL | Bloomington | Holy Angels | 23-7-31-38 | Augustana | ||||
| 6/164 | Calgary | Bode Laylin | D | Tri City | USHL | St. Michael | Northstar Academy | 55-11-27-38 | St. Thomas | ||||
| 6/189 | Montreal | Parker Trottier | LW | USA U-18 | NTDP-USHL | Edina | Shattuck | 54-11-13-24 | Notre Dame | ||||
| 7/205 | NY Islanders | Bobby Cowan | RW | Western Michigan | NCHC | Edina | Edina | 39-5-19-24 | Western Michigan | ||||
| 7/210 | Anaheim | Jimmy Rieber | D | Waterloo | USHL | Woodbury | Chicago AAA | 60-2-9-11 | Miami OH | ||||
Wyatt Cullen – Moorhead – USNTDP – Round 1 – 10th overall – Nashville Predators
Wyatt Cullen was the top Minnesotan chosen and the lone first round pick, going 10th overall to the Nashville Predators. Cullen is a Moorhead native and played at Moorhead through bantams before joining the USNTDP where he excelled for two seasons, this being a top 10 pick.
Just two seasons ago Wyatt Cullen (7) led Moorhead to the Bantam AA state title. He ventured off to the USNTDP where he excelled and was chosen 10th overall Friday by Nashville. (LPH PHOTO)
Cullen is the 10th Minnesotan to be chosen in the top 10, but the first to the “10th” pick. He is the highest pick for a Minnesota player since Casey Mittelstadt was chosen 8th overall by Buffalo in 2017. Cullen is also the son of former Minnesota Wild player and 3-time Stanley Cup Champion Matt Cullen. The elder Cullen was a 2nd round pick and 35thoverall in 1996 by Anaheim. Wyatt is committed to the University of Minnesota where his father was recently hired as the Director of Player Development.
Jayden Kurtz – Rogers – Rogers HS – Round 2 – 45th overall – Anaheim Ducks
Two Minnesotans were chosen in Round 2. Jayden Kurtz’s combination of size and skill was enough for Anaheim to nab him with the 45th overall pick. Kurtz had a 38-point season and was the top high school player taken in the draft. Kurtz is an excellent skater and a strong physical presence on the blue line. He also played with the Chicago Steel of the USHL and is committed to play at the University of Wisconsin.
Jayden Kurtz went in the second round and 45th overall to Anaheim. LPH PHOTOVictor Plante – Hermantown – USNTDP – Round 2 – 47th overall – Detroit Red Wings
Victor PlanteHermantown’s Victor Plante was selected two picks later at 47th overall by Detroit. Ironically, Victor’s older brother Max was also selected by the Red Wings with the 47th overall pick in 2024. Vitor is the third Plante sibling to be drafted with Zam going in the 5th round of the 20-22 draft to Pittsburgh. Their father, Derek, was an 8th round pick in 1989 and played 450 games in the NHL. Victor will join his brothers at Minnesota-Duluth.
Mikey Berchild
Mikey Berchild – Excelsior – USNTDP – Round 4 – 105th overall – Carolina Hurricanes
Excelsior native Mikey Berchild was selected in the fourth round (105th overall) by Carolina. Berchild has bene a natural goal scorer oin his career at both Shattuck-St, Mary’s and with the USNTDP. Last season he notched 35 goals and the year prior scored 52. Carolina is coming off a Stanley Cup win with the help of another Minnesota player they took in the fourth round in 2021- Jackson Blake. Berchild is headed to Denver University.
Zach Wooten- Apple Valley/Estview HS – Green Bay (USHL) – Round 4 – 116th overall – Winnipeg Jets
Apple Valley native Zach Wooten was chosen in the fourth round (116th overall) after a breakout season with the Green Bay Gamblers in the USHL last season. The 2024 Eastview grad scored 35 goals and had 62 points in 61 games. His size, 200-foot game, and as a bit of a late bloomer, his continued upward trend as a player was enough for Winnipeg to grab him in the fourth round. Wooten is headed to the University of Wisconsin, who is coming off a trip to the national title game.
Zach Wooten raised eyebrows after a stellar season in the USHL where he scored 35 goals and was named a First-Team All-Star. PHOTO COURTESY OF GREEN BAY GAMBLERSK.J. Sauer – Andover- Andover HS – Round 5 – 136th overall – Philadelphia Flyers
The fifth round saw three Minnesota players drafted. Andover’s KJ Sauer was the first off the board at No. 136 by Philadelphia. After an injury-plagued senior year, he returned for the team’s final 15 games and was a driving force in them earning a return trip to state. He had 25 points in those 15 games. His size and athleticism and strong hockey pedigree make him a solid prospect as a potential power forward. His father, Kent, was a Division I player and played professionally. His uncles Mike and Kurt both played in the NHL. KJ is still uncommitted as far as we know, but is slated to play in the Western Hockey League for the Edmonton Oil Kings next season.
KJ Sauer was selected in the 5th round by Philadelphia. LPH PHOTO
Hawke Huff – Wayzata- Cedar Rapids (USHL) – Round 5 – 148th overall – Seattle Kraken
Next off the board in the fifth round was former Wayzata standout defenseman Hawke Huff. Like Wooten, Huff had a breakout season in the USHL where he was named a First-team All-Star. He notched 36 assists and was a solid +17 on the season. Like most D-man selected, he possesses size and strength at 6’3” and 200 pounds. Seattle took him with the 148thoverall pick. Huff also played a stint in the NAHL with the Minnesota Wilderness and is committed to the University fop St. Thomas.
Hawke Huff starred at Wayzata before becoming an all-star in the USHL. LPH PHOTO
Teddy Lechner – Bloomington – Academy of Holy Angels – Round 5 – 152nd overall – Colorado Avalanche
High school junior Teddy Lechner was next off the board at No. 152 by Colorado. Lechner finished his junior season at Academy of Holy Angels where he had seven goals and 31 assists in 23 games for the Stars. He also played three games with the U17s in the USNTDP and played 35 games with Muskegon in the USHL. It is unclear where he will play next season, but he is committed to Augustana University.
Teddy Lechner still has a year of high school eligibility left and was chosen in the fifth round by Colorado. LPH PHOTO Bode Laylin (Tri City/USHL)
Bode Laylin – St Michael – Tri City (USHL) – Round 6 – 164th overall – Calgary Flames
Defenseman Bode Laylin was chosen in the sixth round by Calgary. The 5’11” blueliner from St. Michael played last season at Tri City in the USHL and notched 38 points in 55 games, including 11 goals. Although undersized compared to most defenseman chosen, he is a highly skilled skater and a steady presence on the blueline. He was a Third-Team All-Star in the USHL this past season and will play next season for the Everett Silvertips in the WHL before heading to the University of St Thomas.
Parker Trottier (USNTDP)
Parker Trottier – Edina – USNTDP – Round 6 – 189th overall – Montreal Canadiens
Edina native Parker Trottier was taken in the sixth round and 189th overall by Montreal. Trottier played at Shattuck-St. Mary’s beforte joing the USNTDP for his age 16 and 17 seasons. Last year he played 61 games with the U18s and scored 11 goals and added 16 assists. He is the grandson of NHL Hall of Famer Bryan Trottier. Parker is committed to the University of Notre Dame.
Bobby Cowan – Edina – Western Michigan – Round 7 – 205th overall – NY Islanders
Two players rounded out the draft in the seventh round. Edina native Bobby Cowan was chosen 205th overall by the New York Islanders. Cowan played last season at Western Michigan University and had 24 points in 39 games.
Bobby Cowan played high school hockey at Edina and last season for Western Michigan. LPH PHOTO Jimmy Rieber (USHL)
Jimmy Rieber – Woodbury – Waterloo (USHL) – Round 7 – 210th overall – Anaheim Ducks
Jimmy Rieber of Woodbury was selected with the 210th overall pick by Anaheim. Rieber is a bit of an unknown in Minnesota because he ventured to Chicago to play throughout his later youth hockey years. Rieber played 60 games last season with Waterloo in the USHL and is slated to return to the USHL for one more season. He is committed to Miami (Ohio).
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