Family Chooses to Self-Deport

The mother and sister of a 19-year-old man deported from Cincinnati have opted to self-deport to reunite with the teen in Honduras.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement authorities declined to comment on the family’s case but noted the agency’s program of offering illegal immigrants who self-deport $1,000, free flights, and a chance to apply for legal immigration.

The 19-year-old man, a Cincinnati Dater High School graduate, was detained earlier this month.

The teen’s mother said she was not detained and was instead put on an ankle monitor and given 30 days to leave the U.S. The family had lived in the U.S. for more than 10 years.

Boil Advisory Issued after Body Found

A boil advisory was issued for parts of Ottawa County after a water treatment plant employee was found dead in a water tank on Monday.

Affected areas include Elmore, Oak Harbor, Port Clinton, Marblehead, Catawba, Danbury, Portage Township, Erie Township, Salem Township, Bay Township, and Harris Township. The advisory remains in effect until at least Thursday.

Officials said no water contamination had been detected as of Tuesday.

The employee, identified as Jeffrey Kukay, worked an overnight shift alone. He completed a 7 p.m. water test, but no additional tests were recorded.

$400M Arena Upgrade Proposed

The Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority unveiled a $400 million plan to upgrade Nationwide Arena, home of the NHL’s Columbus Blue Jackets.

Proposed renovations include a new entrance, a new team store, additional elevators and escalators, more concessions, an outdoor terrace, and a bar with full sight of the ice.

Local officials said they expect a mix of public and private funding to pay for the project.

Nationwide Arena is set to host the NCAA Women’s Final Four basketball and volleyball championships in 2027, and the men’s basketball tournament’s early rounds in 2028.

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