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Does Ross County have a sex crimes problem? The numbers raise serious questions.
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A Guardian analysis of Ross County Sheriff’s Office sex offense case records over the past 12 months reveals a pattern that advocates, victims, and now data say demands answers: of 78 sex offense cases handled by the sheriff’s office, only five resulted in a genuine resolution or arrest. That is a resolution…
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AEP Ohio proposes 50-mile transmission line through Pike, Jackson and Gallia counties to power Piketon data center
PIKETON, Ohio — AEP Ohio has announced plans to build approximately 50 miles of high-voltage transmission line across three southern Ohio counties to serve…
Lockbourne Eastern Road closed today for culvert replacement in Pickaway Co.
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — Lockbourne Eastern Road between the railroad tracks and Campbell Road is closed today for culvert replacement work. No timeline for…
Centrus selects Jackson contractor for Pike County nuclear expansion project
PIKETON, Ohio — Centrus Energy Corp. has selected Geiger Brothers, Inc. of Jackson, Ohio, as the construction contractor for its planned expansion of uranium…
Chillicothe business closes after 63 years in business
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Another cornerstone of the Chillicothe community is closing its doors for good. C&J Electric, a locally owned business that has served…
State Senator wants to gut environmental protections in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio — An Ohio state senator wants Congress to dismantle the federal environmental review system that protects Ohio’s air, water, and wildlife —…