ROSS COUNTY, Ohio– Three people were injured in a crash in Ross County Friday evening. The accident happened at around 8 p.m. According to reports, a two-vehicle accident with injuries occurred along route 327 at Concord Street in the Village of Adelphi. EMS on the scene reported that three people — one being a small […]
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Deputy arrested for smuggling in drugs and tobacco into jail
SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio — A correctional officer in Portsmouth has been booked on felony charges after the Sheriff said the employee smuggled in drugs. Deputy John C. Aeh, 43, Wheelersburg, has been charged with felony counts of conspiracy, trafficking in drugs, and conveyance into a detection center. Scioto County David Thoroughman said that Aeh worked […]
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Governor DeWine says no to legalizing fireworks in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine vetoed Senate Bill 113 Friday. SB 113 would have made it legal for residents to let off fireworks during certain holidays. Gov. DeWine cited a 1996 incident in the town of Scottown, Ohio as the reasoning behind the veto. The incident left nine people dead after a fire […]
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Boil Advisory issued for parts of Wellston
WELLSTON, Ohio — Wellston city officials have issued a boil advisory for portions of the area. The advisory according to the city of Wellston is for the areas of East 6th Street to East 10th Street, and from South New Hampshire Street to South Massachusetts Street, and for any customer with low or no water […]
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Man charged in connection with drug trafficking operation in Highland Co.
HIGHLAND COUNTY, Ohio — A Highland County man has been charged in connection with a drug trafficking operation. Multiple agencies, including local law enforcement in Hillsboro, conducted a narcotics raid at a residence on Thursday. Officials told the Guardian that large amounts of methamphetamine and other narcotics were found inside the home. Brian New, 40, […]
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Spectrum hosts a community event in Pickaway Co.
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — Spectrum will be hosting an event to unveil their broadband expansion efforts. In a press release, Spectrum details the event and its expansion efforts. “Spectrum Internet including Gigabit Speeds for Residents and Small Businesses, TV, Mobile and Voice Services Now Available for the First Time in Previously Unserved Portions of Lancaster, […]
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Congressman Tim Ryan visiting Piketon on Friday
PIKETON, Ohio — Friday, Congressman Tim Ryan will visit Piketon to talk about his priorities for rebuilding Ohio’s infrastructure and cutting workers in on the deal. In Piketon, Tim will meet with workers and community leaders to discuss efforts to bring clean energy and manufacturing jobs to the Ohio River Valley, with a press availability […]
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David Albert Grabb
David Albert Grabb, 64, of Chillicothe, passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at the Adena Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born December 8, 1956, in Chillicothe, son of the late Paul E. and Betty M. (Wintersheimer) Grabb. On September 1, 2001 he married Carolyn (Williams) Grabb, and together they shared […]
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Kings Island says they are going cashless
MASON, Ohio — Kings Island is going cashless. The announcement was made Wednesday by the theme park, which said they will start going cashless beginning mid-July. All of the in-park locations will only accept credit cards, debit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay. The park said that it’s faster and always secure, which is one […]
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Dennis Michial Kazee
Dennis Michial Kazee, 65 of McDermott passed away at Southern Ohio Medical Center Emergency Department. He was born on September 28, 1955 in McDermott to the late Kurt Kazee and Helen Allard Kazee. On May 7, 1979 he was united in marriage to the love of his life Janet JoAnn Kazee who preceded him in […]