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Sheriff breaks silence days after fatal hit-and-run in Ross County
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Ross County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information in a deadly hit-and-run crash that killed a man in Huntington Township over the weekend, releasing its first public statement nearly five days after the incident. Sheriff George Lavender on Thursday identified the victim as 49-year-old Joshua R. Hopkins and said the investigation remains…
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Ohio EPA signs off on water quality degradation for Arsenal‑1 project, citing “necessary” tradeoffs
ASHVILLE, Ohio — In a decision that is already drawing scrutiny from environmental advocates and residents, the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has formally determined…
State permit clears way for new medical center in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has approved a construction stormwater permit for the planned Great Seal Medical Center on River Road…
Traffic stop turns chaotic in Ross County; suspect tasered, arrested
FRANKFORT, Ohio — A traffic stop for an equipment violation escalated into a brief pursuit and arrest Thursday night in Frankfort, during which two…
Police pursuit in Frankfort ends at home; suspect arrested
FRANKFORT, Ohio — A suspect was taken into custody Thursday night after a law enforcement pursuit ended at a residence in Frankfort, according to…
Ohio lawmakers propose bipartisan panel to study growing data center footprint
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio lawmakers have introduced a bill to create a bipartisan commission to study the impacts of the state’s rapidly expanding data…