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Ohio lawmaker pushes for ‘Andy’s Law’ amid conviction in state’s largest prison drug conspiracy
COLUMBUS, Ohio — An Ohio lawmaker is intensifying calls for “Andy’s Law” to overhaul prison security and impose harsher penalties on violence against corrections officers, spotlighting vulnerabilities exposed by inmate-issued tablets that officials say are routinely “jailbroken” to enable drug deals and even financial transactions. The bipartisan House Bill 338, which sailed through the Ohio…
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Union City high school secretary arrested on child seduction charges, police say
UNION CITY, Ohio — A high school secretary employed by the Randolph Eastern School Corporation has been arrested on child seduction charges following an…
Handwritten note criticizes siren use during emergency response in Pickaway County
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — A handwritten note left for the Saltcreek-Tarlton Volunteer Fire Department is drawing attention after it questioned the use of sirens…
Waverly declares mandatory water conservation emergency amid ongoing leak
WAVERLY, Ohio — The Village of Waverly has declared a mandatory water conservation emergency because of an ongoing leak tied to rapid temperature changes,…
Ohio AG announces new partnerships to combat elder abuse, financial exploitation
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost on Monday announced two new partnerships aimed at increasing awareness of elder abuse and stopping financial…
Ohio EPA seeks public comment on post-closure plan at former Parker Hannifin site in Pike County
WAVERLY, Ohio — State environmental regulators are seeking public comment on a request to modify long-term monitoring and financial assurance requirements at the former…