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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 Wolff, sitting by assignment after all county judges recused themselves, modified a temporary ex parte order without the petitioner ever formally presenting her case — a departure from standard civil procedure…

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The Shift Toward Skill Based Casino Games

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Ross Co. Sheriff Crime Log – June 21, 2026

The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to 17 incidents on June 21, 2026, ranging from early morning through late night. The calls included reports…

Chillicothe Police Crime Log – June 20, 2026

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The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to 10 incidents on June 20, 2026, ranging from domestic disputes and disorderly conduct calls to a burglary…

Chillicothe Police Crime Log – June 19, 2026

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