PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio— A serious traffic crash has caused traffic backups along route 23 in Pickaway County. According to initial reports, a two-vehicle accident with injuries occurred at the intersection of route 23 and Little Walnut Creek Road. Fire and rescue personnel were dispatched to the area shortly after 3:00 p.m. The Pickaway County Sheriff’s […]
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More than 20,000 car seats recalled for choking hazard
CANTON, Massachusetts— More than 20,000 child car seats are being recalled after the manufacturer discovered loose foam pieces within the car seat possessed a choking hazard. The recall affects certain CYBEX Sirona M Convertible Child Car Seats, created between November 3, 2017, and August 31, 2018. The model numbers included in the recall are 518000385, […]
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ODOT announces major Circleville road closure
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) announced the closure of North Court Street in Circleville. According to ODOT, work will begin May 2 on the route 188/ Court Street bridge over Hargus Creek. The closure will be between route 56 / E. Main St. and route 188/ Northridge Rd. Traffic coming […]
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Biden announces additional Ukrainian aid
WASHINGTON, D.C. — During a press conference today, the President reaffirmed the United States’s commitment to the Ukrainian people and the quest for peace in the region. Today, Biden announced that the U.S. would provide Ukraine with an additional $800 million worth of military assets, including heavy artillery weapons, tactical drones, and ammunition. In a […]
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Kenworth breaks ground on new $45 million expansion
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Kenworth announced the start of construction for a state-of-the-art, 105,000-square-foot test building expansion at its plant in Chillicothe. According to company officials, the expansion represents a 17 percent increase in the 622,000-square-foot Kenworth Chillicothe plant. The new test building will be built on the north side of the facility. The project is […]
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CDC asks Justice Dept. to appeal order ending travel mask mandate
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Center for Disease Control is calling on the United States Justice Department to appeal the revocation of the travel mask mandate. The CDC released a statement regarding the appeal, saying, “It is CDC’s continuing assessment that at this time an order requiring masking in the indoor transportation corridor remains necessary for […]
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FDA investigates reports illnesses linked to Lucky Charms cereal
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Federal Food and Drug Administration has launched an investigation into reports that Lucky Charms cereal has been making people sick. According to the FDA, their agency has received in excess of 100 complaints saying the cereal has caused “gastrointestinal issues”. An independent website iwaspoisoned.com says they have received over 4,500 reports of illnesses […]
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Ohio National Guard to supply equipment to Ukraine
COLUMBUS, Ohio— Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced today that the Ohio Army National Guard will aid Ukraine by providing armored personnel carriers for use against continued Russian aggression. Following a request from the Department of Defense (DOD), the Ohio Army National Guard will give an undisclosed number of M-113 Armored Personnel Carriers (APC) to Ukraine […]
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Author Sam Quinones to headline local recovery celebration
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Paint Valley Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health (ADAMH) Services Board welcomes journalist, author, and former LA Times reporter Sam Quinones as the keynote speaker for the 4th Annual Recovery Celebration. The event honors local advocates and behavioral healthcare professionals for their exceptional service. Quinones is the author of “Dreamland” and […]
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Ohio Attorney General warns of dangerous synthetic opiate more powerful than fentanyl
COLUMBUS, Ohio— The Ohio Attorney General’s Office warns of the emergence of a dangerous synthetic opiate more powerful than fentanyl. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost in a statement released today said, “Frankenstein opioids are even more lethal than the drugs already responsible for so many overdose deaths. Law enforcement and the public need to pay […]