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Frankfort man faces seven felony sex charges across two cases spanning more than a decade
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A 41-year-old Frankfort man faces seven felony sex charges across two separate criminal cases, including two rape charges and allegations involving minors spanning more than a decade, according to Ross County court records. Jeffrey J. Noble, of State Route 28 in Frankfort, was first arrested Jan. 21 and later indicted on compelling prostitution…
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Scioto County grand jury returns 14 indictments including attempted murder, drug trafficking
PORTSMOUTH, Ohio — A Scioto County grand jury returned 14 indictments on March 20, including charges of attempted murder, felonious assault, and aggravated drug…
Toxic plume remains under Waverly Walmart and new Aldi’s
WAVERLY, Ohio — Toxic chemicals remain in groundwater beneath a property that houses the Waverly Walmart store and a new Aldi under construction, according…
Five-year-old sole survivor of Lancaster house fire that killed three family members
LANCASTER, Ohio — A father, mother, and their 9-month-old son died in a house fire early Wednesday morning in Lancaster, with only their 5-year-old…
Jackson County teen charged in crash that killed off-duty Wellston officer
JACKSON, Ohio — A Jackson County teenager has been charged with aggravated vehicular homicide following a crash last year that killed an off-duty Wellston…
Ohio World Heritage Week scheduled April 11-18 at Hopewell earthworks sites
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Ohio History Connection and the National Park Service will celebrate Ohio World Heritage Week from April 11 through 18 with…