COLUMBUS, Ohio— Jurors in the trial of the former Mount Carmel doctor accused of murder found William Husel not guilty. The former physician was charged with 14 counts of murder after the prosecutors said he over-medicated patients under his care, leading to their death. The nearly 8-week-long trial saw testimony from over 50 witnesses, as […]
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A professor’s punishment will now cost Shawnee State $400,000 in damages
SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio— The Portsmouth-based college, Shawnee State University, will have to pay $400,000 to a professor who claimed he was unjustly punished by the University after he refused to call a transgender student female. Reports say Nick Meriwether responded to a student’s question in 2018 by saying “Yes, sir.” According to Fox News, the […]
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Infowars founder Alex Jones files for bankruptcy
AUSTIN, Texas — Infamous conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has filed for bankruptcy in federal court. According to court filings, three companies owned by Jones including Infowars, Prison Planet, and IW Health have sought bankruptcy protection after the loss of defamation suits stemming from comments made regarding the 2012 Sandy Hook Massacre, calling the incident “a […]
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WWII soldier killed in Pearl Harbor from Chillicothe is identified
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced today that Joseph W. Hoffman, 24, of Chillicothe, Ohio, killed during World War II, has been accounted for. Hoffman was assigned to the battleship USS Oklahoma when it was attacked by Japanese aircraft at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. Multiple torpedo hits caused the USS […]
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Ross Co. Historical Society Spring Speakers Series begins April 27
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — The Ross County Historical Society’s 2022 Spring Speakers Series begins Wednesday, April 27, with a program commemorating the 200th of birthday General Ulysses S. Grant. Featured will be the country’s foremost portrayer of Grant—acclaimed living historian Dr. Curtis Fields, Jr., of Memphis, Tennessee. Fields returns for the first time since he […]
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Local events from across the Scioto Valley
Here are some of the local happenings this week across the Scioto Valley: April 20 – Cohen Orthopedic will be hosting an open house event at their new 869 N. Bridge Street on Wednesday, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. For more information, go to https://cohenorthopedic.com/youre-invited/ April 22- Lucasville Trade Days return to the Scioto […]
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Columbus man sentenced in the theft of jewelry from Chillicothe business
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Chillicothe Police Department announced the sentencing of a man who was involved in the theft of nearly $80,000 worth of jewelry. Warren Harless, of Columbus, will be spending the next 18 months in prison for his role in the breaking and entering of Mees Jewelry. According to police, On October 20, […]
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“Bo Duke” comes to Ross Co. for a weekend of music and fun
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — The legendary “Bo Duke” is heading to the Atomic Speedway in Ross County and the community is invited. Actor and musician John Schneider will bring his “Bo’s Extravaganza” roadshow to the Atomic Speedway next month. According to the Chillicothe Visitors Bureau, the event is scheduled for May 6 through May 8. […]
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Teen charged in Unioto sexual assault case
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio— A Ross County teen faces several years in prison after being indicted last month on multiple felony charges. It all stems from an incident involving a 6-year-old girl on a Union-Scioto bus. David Lee Seymour, Jr., 19, of Chillicothe, was indicted in March on two counts of gross sexual imposition and 30 […]
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Route 23 crash claims the life of Mansfield woman
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio— The name of the person who lost their life in a fatal crash Monday morning was released by authorities. According to the Ohio Highway Patrol, Troopers responded to a three-vehicle crash along route 23 near Eastern Avenue in Chillicothe. Reports say a 2020 Chevrolet Equinox driven by 44-year-old Jaclyn S. Sitnek, of Mansfield, […]