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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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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…
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…
Ross Co. Sheriff Crime Log – June 22, 2026
The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to 15 incidents on June 22, 2026, ranging from traffic violations and mental health emergencies to criminal mischief…
Circleville Police Calls for Service – June 19-21, 2026
The Circleville Police Department responded to 127 calls for service between June 19 and June 21, 2026. Notable incidents included multiple domestic disturbances, thefts,…
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…