COLUMBUS, Ohio — Veterans, students, and civic leaders gathered Wednesday on the historic grounds of Fort Hayes to honor three Ohio airmen killed in Iraq. The wreath‑laying ceremony, organized by the Air Force Junior ROTC OH‑871 and the Columbus Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, paid tribute to Capt. Seth R. Koval, Capt. Curtis J. Angst, and Master Sgt. Tyler H. Simmons of the Rickenbacker 121st Air Refueling Wing. Cadets from OH‑871 […]
Author Archives: Jason Salley
Jason Salley is a Certified Human Rights Consultant, investigative journalist, and former News Editor for the Scioto Valley Guardian. His investigative reporting spans true crime, environmental justice, government accountability, and political corruption, with citations in outlets including CNN, ABC News, Newsweek, and The New York Times.
He currently serves as Vice President of Regional News Operations for NewsPatrol Inc., the parent company of the Scioto Valley Guardian, Clermont Guardian, and other digital publications within the NewsPatrol network. In this role, Salley oversees regional editorial strategy, investigative expansion, and newsroom development.
Salley is also the founder of Ohio Atomic Press, widely regarded as Ohio’s premier environmental investigative news platform. Through in-depth reporting, the publication focuses on industrial contamination, regulatory oversight, and environmental accountability across the state.
In environmental reporting, Salley has exposed toxic legacies throughout southern Ohio, including investigations into the Wear-Ever/Howmet Aerospace site in Chillicothe, where chemicals such as benzene and Teflon have contaminated groundwater. His work through Wear-Ever Exposed and Ohio Atomic Press has pressed for transparency and accountability from corporate polluters and public officials.
Beyond traditional publishing, Salley operates the J News Network social media platforms, which collectively reach millions of viewers. His digital reach has amplified local investigative reporting to national audiences.
Salley’s public engagement includes multiple appearances before city council, where he has spoken on environmental contamination, fiscal transparency, and government accountability.
In recognition of his advocacy and journalistic impact, he was awarded the title of Kentucky Colonel—the highest civilian honor in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
He is also the creator and host of The Fallout Files Podcast, streamed on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.
