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Appeals court orders new sentencing for Jake and Angela Wagner in Pike Co. Massacre
PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — An Ohio appellate court has reversed the convictions and sentences of Angela Wagner and her son Edward “Jake” Wagner in the eight-victim Pike County murders, finding the trial judge illegally imposed sentences before the defendants completed their obligations to testify against family members under plea agreements. Judge Jonathan P. Hein, a…
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Bizarre Clermont Co. hearing raises questions about protection order procedures involving journalist
BATAVIA, Ohio — A nearly four-hour civil protection order hearing in Clermont County Common Pleas Court took an unusual turn Tuesday when Judge William…
Ross Co. Sheriff Crime Log – June 23, 2026
The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to 22 incidents on June 23, 2026, ranging from criminal trespass and theft complaints to drug possession arrests…
The Shift Toward Skill Based Casino Games
Walk into almost any casino in Ohio today, and you will notice something unfamiliar sitting alongside the rows of traditional slot machines: games that…
Circleville Police Calls for Service – June 22, 2026
The Circleville Police Department responded to 34 calls for service on June 22, 2026. Notable incidents included domestic trouble, stolen vehicle and suspicious vehicle…
Chillicothe Police Crime Log – June 22, 2026
The Chillicothe Police Department responded to 11 incidents on June 22, 2026, ranging from theft complaints and traffic crashes to a warrant service and…