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Ross Co. softball coach and prison officer put on leave amid student rape allegations
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A sergeant and counselor at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility who also coaches high school girls’ softball has been placed on administrative leave from the school while the Ross County Sheriff’s Office investigates rape allegations involving a 17-year-old female student he coached, according to police records and people familiar with the allegations.…
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Ohio bill targeting drag shows could also criminalize bikinis and sports bras, legal experts warn
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A bill that has already passed the Ohio House and is now pending in the Senate targets drag performances near minors…
Serial sex offender earns his fourth federal conviction after targeting the same undercover agent twice
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Columbus man with four federal child exploitation convictions has been sentenced to 378 months — more than 31 years —…
Motorcycle flees deputies on US-23 after attempted traffic stop in Ross County
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A motorcycle evaded deputies on US-23 on Wednesday after failing to stop when deputies attempted to pull the rider over…
Pickaway County man pleads guilty after agents find 18 guns, kilograms of drugs and $40,000 cash in his hotel room
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Pickaway County man has pleaded guilty to six federal drug and firearm charges after investigators raided his Hilliard hotel room…
Ohio Air National Guard to conduct massive combat readiness inspection
SWANTON, Ohio — Residents near the 180th Fighter Wing base in Swanton should expect a week of elevated military activity starting April 20, as…