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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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Ohio bill would ban tier II and tier III sex offenders from school property — with narrow exceptions for parents
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A bill introduced in the Ohio Senate would make it a criminal offense for certain registered sex offenders to be present…
Ross County commissioners to take up bridge contract, senior citizens levy and airport work session Monday
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Ross County Board of Commissioners will meet Monday morning with a full agenda that includes a bridge replacement contract signing,…
Chillicothe man leads officers on foot chase before arrest on warrant and drug charges
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A Chillicothe man with an active arrest warrant led officers on a foot chase through a Washington Avenue neighborhood early Thursday…
Fairfield County man faces federal charges after traveling to North Carolina to kidnap and abuse 12-year-old girl
FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Ohio — A Bremen man is facing federal charges after he allegedly traveled to North Carolina, kidnapped a 12-year-old girl he had…
Mining operation next to Pike County wildlife area cited for 12 Ohio EPA violations
PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — A Pike County silica sand mining operation has been cited for 12 environmental violations after Ohio EPA inspectors found wastewater…