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High school coach, correctional officer takes own life amid student-rape investigation
PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — The 53-year-old Ross County man placed on administrative leave from his assistant coaching position with the Huntington Huntsmen girls’ softball team amid rape allegations involving a 17-year-old female student has been identified as Brian Felts of Beaver, Ohio. Felts took his own life on Thursday in Pike County. His body was…
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Ohio Christian University to stage musical Godspell in Circleville this week
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — Ohio Christian University will bring the classic musical Godspell to the stage this week for a limited three-performance run at its…
Ross Co. softball coach and prison officer put on leave amid student rape allegations
An updated version of this story can be found here. CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A sergeant and counselor at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility who…
Ohio bill targeting drag shows could also criminalize bikinis and sports bras, legal experts warn
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A bill that has already passed the Ohio House and is now pending in the Senate targets drag performances near minors…
Serial sex offender earns his fourth federal conviction after targeting the same undercover agent twice
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Columbus man with four federal child exploitation convictions has been sentenced to 378 months — more than 31 years —…
Motorcycle flees deputies on US-23 after attempted traffic stop in Ross County
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A motorcycle evaded deputies on US-23 on Wednesday after failing to stop when deputies attempted to pull the rider over…