CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown will be back in Chillicothe to talk about his office’s efforts to save the Chillicothe V.A. facility. According to the senator’s press team, Brown will meet with current employees of the Chillicothe Veterans Affairs Medical Center to discuss their concerns regarding the recent federal assessment that […]
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Gunman opens fire on busy New York subway
BROOKLYN, New York — Police in New York City is searching for a gunman who opened fire on a Brooklyn subway. According to reports, at least 16 people were injured when a gunman wearing a gas mask opened fire during the morning rush hour commute. The shooting occurred shortly after 8:30 a.m. Police officials say […]
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Ohio firefighter killed in I-71 crash
WAYNE COUNTY, Ohio — An Ohio firefighter lost his life in a tragic accident on Monday. According to the Ohio Highway Patrol, Lieutenant Philip Wigal, 35, was killed along I-71 in Wayne County. The accident occurred after troopers with the patrol and EMS from the Town & Country Fire District responded to a previous accident […]
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Severe storms threaten the Scioto Valley on Wednesday night
WILMINGTON, Ohio — The threat of severe weather returns to the Scioto Valley Wednesday evening through early Thursday morning. The National Weather Service encourages residents to have multiple ways to receive warnings and not to rely solely on outdoor warning sirens. A spokesperson for the NWS said, “Now is the time to be prepared for […]
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Vandals destroy Pike Co. cemetery ahead of Easter
PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — Just days before some families celebrate their first holiday without a loved one, a Pike County cemetery was vandalized in a pure campaign of evil. Omega Cemetery is the final resting place for dozens of local families. It’s located outside of Waverly along route 335. Recently, the cemetery fell victim to […]
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Philadelphia brings back mask mandates
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania — As most U.S. cities have begun rolling back COVID restrictions, Philadelphia has become the first major American city to reinstate mask mandates. According to officials, the city has seen a spike in COVID-19 cases over the last few weeks. At a press conference on Monday, City Health Commissioner Dr. Cheryl Bettigole made […]
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Here’s what we know about the man found dead at a Chillicothe gas station
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A Chillicothe man was found dead on Sunday, but it is the circumstances surrounding his death that have raised questions. According to the family, the man was identified as James Hunt of Chillicothe. On Saturday, 9-1-1 dispatchers received multiple calls from the EZ-Mart gas station on South Bridge Street. Multiple people attempted […]
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Two Hocking Co. people charged with creating child porn
LOGAN, Ohio — Two Logan individuals have been transferred to federal custody on charges alleging they created child pornography of at least three minor children, one as young as three-to-four years of age. Robert Gemienhardt, 36, and Carrie Daniels, 41, each appeared in U.S. District Court on April 8. According to court documents, the National […]
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Ross Co. mother accused in the death of her child returns to court
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A Ross County mother facing charges related to the death of her 1-year-old child returns to court today for a pre-trial conference. On Friday, August 20, 2021, 9-1-1 received a call from the mother who said her son was dead. Deputies with medics from Huntington Township responded to the home on […]
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Suspect at-large after reported shooting in Vinton County
MCARTHUR, Ohio — A deputy in Vinton County called for backup early Monday morning. It happened just after 1 a.m. at the intersection of Hagerty Road and Bolar Road. The Sheriff’s office was dispatched to a reported shooting inside a house with the gunman still outside. When the deputy arrived he detained two males, but […]