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Bomb threat forces evacuation of Jackson Walmart — search finds no explosive devices
JACKSON, Ohio — A bomb threat at the Jackson Walmart prompted a full evacuation and a multi-agency response on Wednesday afternoon before investigators determined the threat was unfounded. Jackson Police Department officers responded to the store at 3:42 p.m. after an unknown male caller contacted Walmart from an anonymous number and claimed he had placed…
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Waverly High School senior wins $5,000 integrity scholarship from Better Business Bureau
WAVERLY, Ohio — Waverly High School senior Mya Shaw has been named one of six recipients of the Thomas J. Klinedinst, Jr. Memorial Students…
Flock cameras lead Chillicothe police to felony‑wanted suspect after pursuit
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Police used the city’s Flock license plate reader system Tuesday to track a reported stolen vehicle from a North Bridge Street…
Rumpke highlights recycling guidance for Earth Day
DAYTON, Ohio — Rumpke Waste & Recycling marked Earth Day on Wednesday by outlining its recycling services and encouraging residents to review what materials…
EPA records, worker accounts reveal pollution footprint at former Chillicothe Paper Mill
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Chillicothe Paper Plant, once Ross County’s largest employer and a defining force in the local economy, closed in 2025 after…
Columbus man sentenced to more than 13 years in federal prison for role in drug ring
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Columbus man with a lengthy federal criminal record was sentenced Tuesday to 160 months in prison for his role in…