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A year into new ownership, violence still plagues Ohio’s largest youth treatment center

A year into new ownership, violence still plagues Ohio’s largest youth treatment center

By: Kendall Crawford | The Ohio Newsroom
Posted on: Friday, November 21, 2025

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PERRYSVILLE, Ohio (The Ohio Newsroom) — Several years ago, the state tried to shut down the Mohican Young Star Academy youth treatment center over frequent 911 calls, runaways and the use of restraints in the 110-bed Perrysville facility.

Those efforts failed. But even after a year of new ownership, problems persist at the rural facility, which houses children with behavioral and mental health problems.

Brittany Hailer investigated the rising violence at the facility and efforts to address it in her reporting for The Marshall Project in Cleveland.

She sat down for an interview with The Ohio Newsroom.

This interview has been edited for brevity and clarity.

On the nature of the Mohican Young Star Academy

“This is the largest licensed facility in the state of Ohio. We learned that kids are brought into these facilities through different avenues. It can be through the foster care system. It can be that a juvenile judge is sending them there as a part of treatment after they intersect with the justice system. But these are children with very high needs. Whether it’s a behavioral need or a mental health need, they’re often coming from a traumatic background of some kind, and they are getting placed in a facility like this in order to rehabilitate or address those behavioral and mental health issues.”

On what inspection reports and body camera footage revealed

“We found that the facility itself could not contain violence without police intervention. Children were hitting each other, hitting staff, hitting teachers, staff were also hitting children. On…

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5 Must-Visit Luxury Treehouse Hotels

Fulfill your childhood dreams of sleeping in a treehouse with an elevated experience.

By Brittany Anas on November 20, 2025

Chatwal Lodge is a luxury treehouse hotel

Joe Thomas – Courtesy of The Chatwal Lodge

Treehouse hotels offer the perfect blend of childhood whimsy and grown-up luxury, providing an elevated escape high in the forest canopy. Think of them as Mother Nature’s answer to a penthouse suite, complete with leafy views, a birdsong soundtrack, storybook charm and plenty of fun nearby to fill an outdoor-centric vacation itinerary. 

This unique travel trend is growing, and companies like Airbnb and other rental platforms offer an abundance of treehouse hideouts for rent, making for unique trips that tap into a halcyon sense of youth. But a new travel trend is emerging as some hotels are also, well, branching out, and starting to add treehouses as a room category.  Ahead, discover five treehouse resorts in the U.S. where you can sleep in the sky and plan an unforgettable getaway. 

Bolt Farm Treehouse

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Bolt Farm Treehouse

Near Chattanooga, Tennessee

The story of Bolt Farm Treehouse all began a decade ago when treehouse designer Seth Bolt built his first luxury treehouse as a honeymoon hideaway for himself and his bride, Tori. With help from his father – a skilled custom builder – the duo brought The Majestic Treehouse to life on Bolt Farm in Tennessee.

Inspired to recreate that same sense of magic for others, Bolt set out to build the perfect escape where couples could slow down and reconnect. Today, Bolt Farm has grown into a design-rich collection of treehouses, mirrored homes and domes. Set on 55 acres in Tennessee’s breathtaking Sequatchie…

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Mohican Christkindlmarkt to bring European Christmas magic to downtown Loudonville

First-ever outdoor holiday market Dec. 5-6 and Dec. 12-13 to feature vendor cabins, lights, food trucks and Krampusnacht festivities

Downtown Loudonville will host its first Mohican Christkindlmarkt on the first two weekends of December, featuring European-style holiday markets, food, music, crafts and community festivities inspired by German Christmas traditions. File

The magic of a traditional European Christmas market is coming to downtown Loudonville this December as the village prepares to host its first Mohican Christkindlmarkt, an outdoor market inspired by centuries-old holiday traditions in Germany, Austria and throughout Europe. The market will be open to the public the first two weekends in December (Dec. 5-6 and Dec. 12-13) from 5-9 p.m.

Originating in the 14th century, Christkindlmarkts began as Advent street fairs in German towns where merchants and artisans gathered to sell handmade gifts, seasonal foods and warm drinks. Loudonville’s own market will capture that same charm with wooden vendor cabins, glowing string lights, fire pits and the scent of evergreens filling the air along North and South Water streets in the heart of downtown.

The event is quickly coming together, thanks to a community effort. Cabins are being built by the construction technologies students at the Heartland Technical Education Center, Boy Scouts and other volunteers. Several local businesses and foundations also have contributed to making the market a reality.

Visitors can look forward to a mix of food trucks, fresh-cut Christmas trees, baked goods, local treats, handmade gifts, imported German décor and traditional holiday items. Some food trucks and vendors will rotate weekly, ensuring every visit offers something new.

Loudonville’s Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area will be in effect throughout the event, allowing adults to get beer, wine and other beverages outdoors while strolling the market.

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A year into new ownership, violence still plagues Ohio’s largest youth treatment center

Several years ago, the state tried to shut down the Mohican Young Star Academy over frequent 911 calls, runaways and the use of restraints in the 110-bed Perrysville facility.

Those efforts failed. But even after a year of new ownership, problems persist at the rural facility, which houses children with behavioral and mental health problems.

Brittany Hailer investigated the rising violence at the facility and efforts to address it in her reporting for The Marshall Project in Cleveland.

She sat down for an interview with The Ohio Newsroom.

This interview has been edited for brevity and clarity.

On the nature of the Mohican Young Star Academy

“This is the largest licensed facility in the state of Ohio. We learned that kids are brought into these facilities through different avenues. It can be through the foster care system. It can be that a juvenile judge is sending them there as a part of treatment after they intersect with the justice system. But these are children with very high needs. Whether it’s a behavioral need or a mental health need, they’re often coming from a traumatic background of some kind, and they are getting placed in a facility like this in order to rehabilitate or address those behavioral and mental health issues.”

On what inspection reports and body camera footage revealed

“We found that the facility itself could not contain violence without police intervention. Children were hitting each other, hitting staff, hitting teachers, staff were also hitting children. On April 4th, we discovered the largest kind of outbreak of violence. I interviewed staff who had described prior instances where kids would get in arguments or get in scuffles or whatever, but nothing like this, where the entire campus had kind of erupted into something that they could no longer contain.”

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Knoxville, TN – Collision at Kingston Pike & N Mohican St Results in Injuries

Knoxville, TN (November 9, 2025) – Emergency crews responded to a motor vehicle crash with injuries Saturday afternoon at the intersection of Kingston Pike and North Mohican St in Knoxville. Firefighters and medics were dispatched to the scene, where they provided aid to those injured in the collision.

The incident was reported around 4:29 p.m. on November 8, prompting Engine 12 and Quick Response Vehicle 4 to respond via Tac Channel 8. According to emergency radio traffic, the crash occurred at a busy crossroad in the 37919 ZIP code, a corridor known for both residential access and commercial traffic.

While officials have not confirmed the number of individuals hurt or the extent of injuries sustained, dispatchers indicated that it was an active injury crash requiring medical intervention. No fatalities were reported, and authorities remained on scene to assist with traffic control and investigate contributing factors.

The cause of the crash is still under investigation by local law enforcement. Motorists in the area experienced temporary delays as first responders cleared debris and ensured the safety of the intersection.

Our thoughts are with those injured in this collision, and we hope for a full and swift recovery.

Intersection Collisions in Tennessee

The crash at Kingston Pike and North Mohican St is a reminder of the dangers present at busy intersections, particularly in active areas like Knoxville’s Bearden district. As one of the city’s main east-west thoroughfares, Kingston Pike carries significant volumes of local and through traffic—often increasing the risk of crashes, especially during high-traffic hours.

Intersection collisions are among the most common types of motor vehicle accidents in Tennessee. Factors such as red-light running, improper turns, distracted driving, and obstructed visibility all contribute to these incidents. Even at moderate speeds, such crashes frequently result in injuries to drivers and passengers alike.

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Let Ohio’s state park lodges, like Mohican, handle your Thanksgiving feast

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was first published at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources website.

COLUMBUS – This Thanksgiving, skip the hours in the kitchen and savor a festive meal with breathtaking views of Ohio’s award-winning state parks.

Ohio’s state park lodges will take care of the cooking and cleanup, giving you more time to relax, explore, and enjoy the season with loved ones.

On Thursday, Nov. 27, reserve your spot at one of our lodges for a Thanksgiving feast you’ll remember. After your meal, take a leisurely walk through scenic landscapes or join holiday weekend activities. It’s the perfect mix of family time, delicious food, and nature.

Thanksgiving buffets & dining options by Location:

Burr Oak Lodge & Conference Center
Thanksgiving Buffet: Nov. 27, noon to 4 p.m. (Last seating at 3:30 p.m.)
Reservations required by Wednesday, November 19: 740-767-1210

Deer Creek Lodge & Conference Center
Thanksgiving Buffet: Nov. 27, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Reservations: 740-869-6311

The Lodge at Geneva
Thanksgiving Meal by Horizons Restaurant: Nov. 27, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Reservations: 440-466-7100 ext. 2

Hueston Woods Lodge & Conference Center
Thanksgiving Buffet: Nov. 27, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Reservations: 513-664-3527

Hocking Hills Lodge & Conference Center
Thanksgiving Buffet: Nov. 27, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Reservations: 740-267-0741

Maumee Bay Lodge & Conference Center
Thanksgiving Buffet: November 27, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Reservations: 419-836-1466 x 2
Seating times available at 10 a.m. currently. Walk-ins will be accepted in the Ice Breaker Lounge on a first-come, first-served basis.

Mohican Lodge & Conference Center
Thanksgiving Buffet: Nov. 27, noon to 5 p.m.
Reservations: 419-938-5411

Punderson Manor Lodge & Conference Center
Thanksgiving Buffet: Nov. 27, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Reservations: 440-564-9144
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An Ohio youth treatment center tried to end escalating violence

Screams and bangs echoed inside Ohio’s largest youth residential treatment center, buried deep in a state forest. A melee had erupted, with fighting in the hallways and between classrooms. Some children rushed outside to grab rocks. A teacher ushered her students into the cafeteria for safety, giving a lollipop to soothe one crying 11-year-old boy. 

During the mayhem, another teacher texted her mother, pleading with her to call 911: “Call them. Call mom please.” 

Volunteer firefighters arrived first at Mohican Young Star Academy, but waited for police to stop the violence before entering. A cavalcade of patrol cars from multiple departments, meanwhile, rushed to the facility about an hour northeast of Columbus. Some officers arrived within minutes, while others had to drive at least 30 minutes past farmlands to get there. 

The April fight involving more than a dozen Mohican residents left many of them, along with staff, with injuries, including a pencil stab wound to one child, according to police reports. Two workers were treated at a hospital, one of them for a concussion, according to medical reports.  

“It was chaos. That day, it was the whole campus. There had been brawls before, but this was the whole school jumping,” said Michelle McDaniel, the teacher who moved her kids into the cafeteria. Fearing for her own safety, she resigned in May from Westwood Preparatory Academy, the charter school that serves the youth at Mohican.

The 110-bed facility that aims to treat children with behavioral and mental health problems had survived a state effort to shut it down several years ago over frequent 911 calls, runaways and the use of restraints. With new owners and renewed expectations, the brawl — one of five since November 2024 that drew law enforcement — has fueled doubts among community members, staff and first…

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ALISON BOSHOFF: How DID Joe Marler become Celebrity Traitors favourite

They say that heroes come in all sizes. Well, retired rugby star Joe Marler is surely a hero like no other.

He describes his man-mountain ­physique as ‘like a melted wheelie bin’ and, until recently, he was best known as a gonad-grabbing hard-man of the pitch, with a penchant for outlandish mullets, a giant beard and a fondness for sledging the opposition.

Not, you might think, an obviously ­loveable TV star.

But, thanks to prime-time exposure on The Celebrity Traitors, the former ­Harlequins and England prop, 35, has won millions of new fans. Whatever happens in Thursday night’s final, it’s Marler who is surely the nation’s winner.

His verbal battles with Traitor Jonathan Ross and priceless sceptical facial expressions have launched thousands of TikTok memes – and boosted his Instagram ­following by 250,000. And his ‘zombie walk’ over a wobbly bridge in one of last week’s prize fund tasks was instantly iconic.

One of the biggest characters in sport, he prepared thoroughly for the Traitors gig. In an official pre-show interview he talked about revising for the show as if it was an exam, watching and rewatching previous series.

He said: ‘I’m a massive fanboy of The Traitors. Ever since getting the call I’ve been giddy because I want to play the game that I love the most. I want to be part of it and I want to know how it all works. I’m living out my dreams.’

In fact, although he’s not mentioned it, he actually has a lot of experience with the game that he ‘loves the most’ and knows exactly ‘how it works’.

Joe Marler, pictured, describes his physique as 'like a melted wheelie bin' and, until recently, he was best known as a gonad-grabbing hard-man of the pitch

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How an Ohio Youth Treatment Center Tried to End Escalating Violence

Screams and bangs echoed inside Ohio’s largest youth residential treatment center, buried deep in a state forest. A melee had erupted, with fighting in the hallways and between classrooms. Some children rushed outside to grab rocks. A teacher ushered her students into the cafeteria for safety, giving a lollipop to soothe one crying 11-year-old boy.

During the mayhem, another teacher texted her mother, pleading with her to call 911: “Call them. Call mom please.”

Volunteer firefighters arrived first at Mohican Young Star Academy, but waited for police to stop the violence before entering. A cavalcade of patrol cars from multiple departments, meanwhile, rushed to the facility about an hour northeast of Columbus. Some officers arrived within minutes, while others had to drive at least 30 minutes past farmlands to get there.

The April fight involving more than a dozen Mohican residents left many of them, along with staff, with injuries, including a pencil stab wound to one child, according to police reports. Two workers were treated at a hospital, one of them for a concussion, according to medical reports.

“It was chaos. That day, it was the whole campus. There had been brawls before, but this was the whole school jumping,” said Michelle McDaniel, the teacher who moved her kids into the cafeteria. Fearing for her own safety, she resigned in May from Westwood Preparatory Academy, the charter school that serves the youth at Mohican.

The 110-bed facility that aims to treat children with behavioral and mental health problems had survived a state effort to shut it down several years ago over frequent 911 calls, runaways and the use of restraints. With new owners and renewed expectations, the brawl — one of five since November 2024 that drew law enforcement — has fueled doubts among community members, staff and first…

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