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Former Fayette County deputy faces dozens of child‑pornography‑related felony charges
WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, Ohio — A former Fayette County sheriff’s deputy facing a growing number of child‑sex‑related felony charges has been released on an own‑recognizance bond as his cases move toward a June trial date, according to court records. Justin W. Bennett, 34, of Washington Court House, was indicted Feb. 6 on 24 counts of…
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Community honors fallen airmen
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Veterans, students, and civic leaders gathered Wednesday on the historic grounds of Fort Hayes to honor three Ohio airmen killed in Iraq.…
Governor DeWine visits Jackson County school as state vision program delivers free eyeglasses to 23 students
JACKSON, Ohio — Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff visited Northview Elementary in Jackson on Monday as part…
Lucasville student arrested after allegedly threatening to bomb their school
LUCASVILLE, Ohio — A Scioto County woman is facing felony charges after allegedly threatening to bring a bomb to Northwest High School while riding…
One dead, one in custody following deadly shooting in Ross County
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — One person is dead, and another is in custody following a shooting at a Ross County residence Sunday afternoon, according…
Chillicothe Police Crime Log – April 25, 2026
The Chillicothe Police Department responded to 14 incidents on April 25, 2026, ranging from disorderly conduct and traffic violations to a burglary, theft, and…