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Appeals court orders new standing for Jake and Angela Wagner in Pike Co. Massacre

PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — The Ohio Court of Appeals Fourth Appellate District reversed convictions and ordered new sentencing hearings for Angela Wagner and her son Jake Wagner on Wednesday, finding that the trial court abused its discretion by imposing sentences before the defendants fulfilled their plea agreement obligations to testify against their family co-defendants. The…

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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…

Chillicothe Police Crime Log – June 20, 2026

On June 20, 2026, the Chillicothe Police Department responded to 13 incidents throughout the day and evening, ranging from a non-suspicious death and missing…

Ross Co. Sheriff Crime Log – June 20, 2026

The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to 10 incidents on June 20, 2026, ranging from domestic disputes and disorderly conduct calls to a burglary…

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