Wittenberg University in Ohio cancels events, increases security after shooting threat
An Ohio university announced it would cancel campus activities on Sunday and increase the number of police officers on campus after receiving shooting threats. “Wittenberg University is currently taking extreme precautions after receiving an email threatening a possible active shooter incident on campus tomorrow, Sunday, September 15, 2024. The message was targeted at Haitian members […]
2 Springfield, Ohio, hospitals locked down over bomb threats
Another bomb threat in Springfield, Ohio, forced the closure of two hospitals Saturday morning as the small city of about 60,000 continues to endure increased national attention and threats over the influx of an estimated 20,000 Haitian residents. The bomb threats against Kettering Health Springfield and Mercy Health Springfield Regional Medical Center came after attacks […]
Singer John Legend lectures hometown to ’embrace’ Haitian migrants, dismisses pet-eating claims in Ohio city
Singer-songwriter John Legend took to his Instagram account on Thursday after Tuesday's presidential debate to slam and debunk former President Trump's claims that Haitian immigrants are eating dogs and cats in Legend's hometown of Springfield, Ohio. In Springfield, Haitian immigrants Upon arriving in the city, Legend denied rumours that he was stealing and eating pets. […]
Why Ohio man in viral photo was holding two geese
A photo of a man holding two geese on the street in Ohio went viral and was used to fuel claims that immigrants were devouring pets, but this was reportedly just empty talk. The unnamed man was photographed earlier this week removing the carcasses of two birds from a road that had been hit by […]
Ohio GOP Senate hopeful blames Harris for Springfield migrant crisis
The rising Republican congressman challenging Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) in a crucial race that could determine control of Congress on Saturday blamed the Harris-Biden administration for creating Springfield's now-infamous immigration crisis. “We need to make sure we have empathy for people who are suffering around the world,” Republican candidate Bernie Moreno said at a rally […]
2 Ohio hospitals lock down due to bomb threats
Springfield, Ohio (W.D.N.) — Bomb threats have been received at two Springfield medical centers, causing both facilities to be placed on lockdown. On the morning of Saturday, September 14th, the Springfield Police Department received a report of a bomb threat against two hospitals in the city. Kettering Health Springfield Hospital on North Limestone Street was […]
Ohio town’s migrant crisis caused by Biden-Harris: Moreno
Springfield, Ohio – Republican Senate candidate Bernie Moreno criticized the Biden administration, arguing that the problems facing the city's residents can be traced back to Washington, D.C. policies. Moreno, who is seeking to unseat Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown, spoke at an event in a city that has recently become the center of the national immigration […]
Haitian migrants ‘don’t understand the laws’ in Springfield, Ohio: former lawmaker
When an Ohio town saw its population boom with the influx of thousands of Haitian refugees, it had to contend with different cultures and driving habits as it adjusted to a new reality. “I was a little shocked to see almost 20,000 people coming into a community of 60,000 people. There are issues between the […]
How one Ohio town captivated the nation’s attention
Springfield, Ohio – An Ohio town gained national attention last week after similar claims were made separately by vice presidential candidate and Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance and former President Donald Trump, making it an unexpected battleground ahead of the November election. Springfield, Ohio, located about 50 miles east of Columbus, has many of the characteristics […]
Trump talks ABC News Presidential Debate, what’s happening in Springfield, Ohio
Former President Trump David Muir of ABC NewsTrump, one of the co-moderators of Tuesday's presidential debate, said he should have fact-checked Republican candidate Vice President Kamala Harris' claim that he said it would be a “catastrophe” if he didn't win the election. Trump spoke to Fox News host Trace Gallagher in an interview. “Fox News […]