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Billy Wagner denied final appeal by Ohio Supreme Court, on track for trial in October unless….
WAVERLY, Ohio — The Ohio Supreme Court announced Tuesday it will not hear George “Billy” Wagner III’s appeal of a ruling that put the death penalty back on the table, clearing the last major legal obstacle to a fall trial for the final defendant in the 2016 Pike County massacre. Justice Patrick F. Fischer was…
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Two people found dead in Ross County
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Two people were found dead inside a home in the 100 block of Waugh Road in an incident investigators believe was…
Almost unrecognizable Angela Wagner has returned to southern Ohio
WAVERLY, Ohio — One day after the Scioto Valley Guardian revealed that all three convicted members of the Wagner family were being held in…
Ohio drivers, passengers must identify themselves at traffic stops under new law
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio drivers and passengers would be required to give police their name, address and date of birth during traffic stops has…
New Ohio law puts a 15-foot ring around first responders — and sets up a fight over who it’s really aimed at
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Getting too close to a police officer, firefighter or paramedic in Ohio just became a lot riskier, thanks to a new…
Ross Co. Sheriff Crime Log – July 6, 2026
The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to 19 calls for service on July 6, 2026. Incidents ranged from welfare checks and missing person reports…