😢 A toddler's bruises revealed a horrifying case of abuse. Ava Himmelright immediately knew something was wrong when Nathan Bridges dropped a 2-year-old boy at her Columbus home around 3 a.m. The child was covered in bruises and had no energy, prompting Himmelright to call police. Court documents revealed the boy suffered a fractured jaw, liver laceration, and spinal fracture, leading to Bridges being charged with child endangering and held on $500,000 bond. "I'm glad he's locked up now," said Himmelright, hoping the child recovers and finds a safe home.
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🚗 Escape Columbus for five charming small towns within 90 minutes. Somerset offers Ohio's first Catholic church and a walkable historic square, while Sugarcreek blends Amish culture with Swiss heritage, complete with a giant cuckoo clock. Granville delivers New England vibes with its college-town atmosphere and nearby ancient Alligator Effigy Mound. Newark boasts the newly UNESCO-designated Hopewell Earthworks and the world's largest basket-shaped building. Yellow Springs rounds out the list with its artistic community, vibrant shops, and beautiful nature preserves like Glen Helen.
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💔 A mother faces murder charges in her 6-year-old daughter's death. Ashley Fagan, 32, was indicted on seven charges including murder and involuntary manslaughter following the death of Eva Bretz in Columbus, Ohio. Court records indicate the child was taken to the hospital with severe injuries including a severed liver and ligature marks around her neck before being pronounced dead. Fagan and her boyfriend Blake Hutchinson, who later died by suicide, allegedly made false statements about the circumstances. Fagan remains in custody with arraignment scheduled for May 16.
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