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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 court illegally imposed sentences before the defendants completed their obligations to testify against family members under plea agreements. The Ohio Court of Appeals…

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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…

Chillicothe Police Crime Log – June 21, 2026

The Chillicothe Police Department responded to nine incidents on June 21, 2026, ranging from a single-vehicle crash and warrant service to a serious terroristic…

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…

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