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Petland puppy mill battle escalates to Ohio Attorney General

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has intensified its long-standing battle against Petland, the Chillicothe-headquartered pet chain infamous for sourcing dogs from notorious puppy mills, by filing a consumer protection complaint with the Ohio Attorney General’s office. The complaint demands that Petland immediately cease using terms like “adopt” and “adoption” […]

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Ross Co. Sheriff Crime Log – November 9, 2025

Today, the Ross County Sheriff’s Office handled a range of incidents, from criminal activities to non-criminal reports. A criminal trespass and a firearm discharge into a habitation marked the day, while several other incidents required investigations but were deemed non-criminal in nature. Criminal Trespass in Clarksburg Case Number: SO-P2504998 Deputy Williamson responded to a situation […]

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Ross Co. Sheriff Crime Log – November 8, 2025

The Ross County Sheriff’s Office reported a series of incidents on November 8, 2025. The day saw a variety of criminal and non-criminal activities, including multiple cases of disorderly conduct, domestic violence reports, and drug-related incidents. Notably, mental health emergencies required intervention, and there were several reports of vehicle-related issues. Investigations were initiated for each […]

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Pickaway Co. deputy arrested on felony charge after fight

CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — A K-9 deputy with the Pickaway County Sheriff’s Office has been arrested on serious felony charges. Deputy Alfredo Magana-Martinez, 30, is currently behind bars for felonious assault and domestic violence. The arrest stems from an alleged domestic situation that occurred in Circleville on Friday. According to law enforcement, the Circleville Police Department […]

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Ross Co. Sheriff Crime Log – November 7, 2025

Today’s incidents involved a series of law enforcement activities including traffic stops, drug-related offenses, domestic disputes, and warrant arrests. Notably, several incidents led to the initiation of investigations or arrests, highlighting active law enforcement measures across multiple locations in Ross County on November 7, 2025. Operating Motor Vehicle Without Valid License; Fail To File For […]

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Ross Co. Sheriff Crime Log – November 6, 2025

On November 6, 2025, various incidents required response and investigation by law enforcement in Ross County and surrounding areas. Notable incidents included a drug overdose, domestic violence, disorderly conduct, and an assault. Several non-criminal events such as welfare checks, road rage reports, and child protection actions were also addressed. The details of each case are […]

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Ohio Governor: Food stamps will not be received this week. Please use food banks

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio officials warned Wednesday that food stamp benefits will not be available to residents this week unless the ongoing federal government shutdown ends immediately. The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services said it received new guidance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture on providing partial Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits for […]

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Ross Co. Sheriff Crime Log – November 5, 2025

On November 5, 2025, law enforcement in Ross County responded to a series of incidents, ranging from disorderly conduct to theft and mental health interventions. Several non-criminal cases were also reported, including private property accidents and scam complaints. Additionally, officers facilitated a warrant relay and investigated a vehicle accident. The following is a summary of […]

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Ohio signs law allowing more police academies, easing training for police chiefs

COLUMBUS, Ohio — In a move aimed at bolstering local law enforcement recruitment and flexibility, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill 44 into law Wednesday, ushering in key reforms to Ohio’s police training and hiring standards. The legislation, passed by the 136th General Assembly, empowers cities to establish their own in-house training academies for […]

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