ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio — On Tuesday, a Nelsonville man was sentenced to prison in connection with the death of an 11-year-old child. Donald Platt, 37, was found guilty in February of involuntary manslaughter and felony child endangerment. In March of last year, Platt’s 14-year-old son, officials say, accidentally fired a gun, killing another child. The […]
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Statewide tornado drill canceled
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A statewide tornado drill that was scheduled for Wednesday morning has been canceled. The Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness made the decision based on the potential for severe weather on Wednesday. According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, much of the Buckeye State is under a slight risk for severe […]
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A drug raid results in the arrest of two Portsmouth residents
SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio — Two people are in jail today following a raid on a 17th Street apartment in Portsmouth. According to Scioto County Sheriff David Thoroughman, 46-year-old JasonCortez Bolden-Lisath was arrested after a search warrant was executed at 2316 17th St. apartment M in the city. Law enforcement officials said nearly 136 grams of […]
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White House urges companies to prepare for possible Russian cyberattacks
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The White House this week warned that Russia could launch cyberattacks against critical U.S. infrastructure. According to the Biden Administration, “If you have not already done so, I urge our private-sector partners to harden your cyber defenses immediately by implementing the best practices we have developed together over the last year. You […]
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Former Adena nurse under criminal investigation for stealing medication
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A former nurse with Adena Health Systems is under criminal investigation. The State of Ohio Board of Nursing contacted the Ross County Sheriff’s Office regarding the theft of medication. Reports say the nurse removed the drugs from the Pyxis System for personal use on multiple occasions in September of last year. According […]
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The threat of severe weather returns to the Scioto Valley
WILMINGTON, Ohio — The threat of severe weather returns to the Scioto Valley this week. The Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma, has placed much of Ohio under a slight risk for severe weather on Wednesday. Meteorologists with the National Weather Service said storms will begin during the late afternoon and early evening hours, bringing […]
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Ohio Marine among those dead following a NATO training exercise
WASHINGTON, D.C. — An Ohio Marine is among the dead following an accident during a NATO training exercise in Norway. According to Norway’s Foreign Minister, four American Marines were killed on Friday when their MV-22 Osprey aircraft crashed. In a tweet by Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, he said, “ It is with great […]
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One person is dead in house fire in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio —- Firefighters responded to a house fire Monday morning in Chillicothe. According to initial reports, multiple fire crews responded to the 200 block of South Hickory on a fully engulfed structure fire. Emergency responders rushed to the scene and worked to battle the blaze. According to Captain Michael Short of the Chillicothe Police […]
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Drunk driver leads troopers on a high-speed chase in Pickaway Co.
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — Officials say an intoxicated driver led troopers on a high-speed chase Sunday. According to the Ohio Highway Patrol, troopers received a call regarding a possible drunk driver shortly after 5 p.m. Reports say troopers located the suspected vehicle and attempted to stop the driver along Route 62. That is when the driver […]
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President Biden to visit Poland on Friday
WASHINGTON, D.C. — According to White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki, President Joe Biden will visit Poland on Friday. The trip, officials say, will follow the president’s meeting with NATO allies, the G7, and European Union leaders regarding Russia’s continued aggression against Ukraine. On Friday, Biden will speak with Polish President, Andrzej Duda, to discuss […]