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New Ohio law puts a 15-foot ring around first responders — and sets up a fight over who it’s really aimed at
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Getting too close to a police officer, firefighter or paramedic in Ohio just became a lot riskier, thanks to a new law that borrows an idea already tangled up in federal court fights in four other states. Gov. Mike DeWine signed Substitute House Bill 20 on July 7, creating a new crime…
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Cancerous chemicals found in Chillicothe water supply
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Cancer-linked chemical byproducts, including chloroform, are showing up in Chillicothe’s drinking water at levels far above health guidelines set by a…
Ohio Dog Attacks Put Mail Delivery at Risk
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Ohio logged 287 dog attacks on postal workers last year, landing the state third in the nation behind only California and…
Local man wanted after dragging two deputies in parking lot before escaping
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — Law enforcement officials are actively pursuing a 34-year-old Columbus-area resident wanted in connection with a dangerous incident late Friday night that…
The Wagners, convicted in Rhoden slaying are not in Ohio. Where are they?
WAVERLY, Ohio — Three members of the Wagner family stand convicted in the 2016 slayings of eight members of the Rhoden family, the deadliest…
Here is where to buy real Kratom in Ohio
SOUTHERN OHIO — Despite the statewide crackdown on packaged kratom, plenty of Buckeye State residents are still finding ways to get their hands on…