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He admitted having sex with a 15-year-old. Fourteen years later, Scioto County has never charged him.
PORTSMOUTH, Ohio — A Scioto County man told a sheriff’s detective in 2012 that he had sex with a 15-year-old girl he met on a mobile dating app, and that when the girl messaged him her real age, he told her to send a second message claiming she was 18 — “to cover his tracks,”…
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Hopewell earthworks to be featured in PBS math series for kids
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A PBS television series aimed at elementary school students will spotlight the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks in an episode airing later this…
Gas line break shuts Dayton Avenue, Jupiter Street in Washington Court House
WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, Ohio — A ruptured natural gas line shut down two streets on the city’s east side Tuesday afternoon while crews worked…
Scioto County sheriff warns of fake jury duty scam calls
SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio — The Scioto County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a phone scam in which callers pose as law enforcement officers,…
Fayette County agencies to mark 25th anniversary of 9/11 with remembrance ceremony
WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, Ohio — Fayette County first responders, county and city agencies and veteran advocates will gather Sept. 11 to mark the 25th…
Franklin House to host free card party Sept. 13 in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Ross County Historical Society will open the historic Franklin House to visitors for a free “Card Party” on Sunday, Sept.…