PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — A Pickaway County man was arrested today following a shooting in Circleville. According to the Pickaway County Sheriff’s Office, were dispatched to 1340 South Court Street Circleville on a possible shooting in the area of Lot 19. Sheriff Matthew O. Hafey said while deputies were en route to the scene, […]
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Multiple injuries reported in Ross Co. crash
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Fire and rescue personnel responded to the 2500 block of Marietta Road for a single-vehicle accident. The call came into dispatchers shortly after 7:45 p.m. According to initial reports from first responders, three individuals were involved in the crash, with one being a teen and another a small child. Officials say […]
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Chillicothe trooper named Trooper of the Year
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper Corey J. Cottrill has been selected as the 2022 Trooper of the Year at the Chillicothe Post. The selection of Trooper Cottrill, 32, is in recognition of outstanding service during 2022 at the Chillicothe Post, according to Assistant Post Commander Sergeant Bobby Brown. “Trooper Cottrill was selected […]
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Firefighters respond to Sofidel in Circleville
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — Multiple fire crews have responded to the Sofidel facility along Route 23 in Circleville. According to initial reports, smoke was seen coming from the converting warehouse at the facility. There is no word at this time about the seriousness of the fire. Additional assistance was requested at the scene. Stay […]
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Governor DeWine announces new employment services for veterans and military spouses
COLUMBUS, Ohio— Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) Director Matt Damschroder today announced two new services for veterans and military spouses on OhioMeansJobs.com. Veterans registered on the website are now prompted to complete a brief questionnaire asking if they would like to receive one-on-one help with their job searches. In […]
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Ohio spotlights ways veterans can continue the call to service in education
COLUMBUS, Ohio – As the nation honors those who served, Ohio is highlighting ways for veterans to continue their call to service by making a difference in the lives of students. November is National Veterans and Military Families Month, and the Ohio Department of Education and the Ohio Department of Veterans Services are showing gratitude […]
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Missing Chillicothe teen found safe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A missing Ross County teen was found safe yesterday evening. According to local law enforcement officials, around 5 p.m. Wednesday, officers with the Chillicothe Police Department were dispatched to the area of Old Eastern Avenue for a missing teen. Reports say officers spoke with the girl’s father, who said his 14-year-old daughter […]
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Former Columbus teacher faces federal child porn charges
COLUMBUS, Ohio – A former high school chemistry teacher was taken into federal custody today on charges related to using hidden cameras to take tens of thousands of explicit videos of students at school and filming females in dressing rooms and other public places. Justin Foley, 47, of Delaware, Ohio, appeared in federal court at […]
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Election Coverage: The Guardian projects J.D. Vance to win key Senate race
OHIO — The Guardian projects that Republican J.D. Vance will win Ohio’s U.S. Senate race. The Trump-endorsed candidate defeats Democrat Tim Ryan to control the seat held by retiring Senator Rob Portman.
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Election Coverage: All Ross Co. levies pass
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — According to the Ross County Board of Elections, all proposed levies and renewals passed within the county. *Unofficial results