COLUMBUS, Ohio – A Columbus man pleaded guilty in federal court to criminally interfering with the right to fair housing. The charges stem from antisemitic threats the defendant made to his neighbors. According to court documents, Douglas G. Schifer, 66, threatened neighbors and their guests because of their religion during an outdoor gathering at the […]
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National Weather Service says the heat and humidity will continue
WILMINGTON, Ohio — The National Weather Service in Wilmington says muggy conditions will persist today. According to meteorologists, heat indexes in the Scioto Valley will be in the upper 90’s. With the hot and muggy conditions, NWS wants to remind people to take necessary precautions when working outside. Can you recognize the signs of a […]
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One person injured in route 23 crash near Chillicothe
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Morning crash in Ross County left one person injured. The Ohio Highway Patrol and Green Township EMS responded to a crash around 9:30 a.m. on route 23, Tuesday morning. Crews on scene stated there was one person with minor injuries. That individual was taken to Adena Regional Medical Center for treatment. […]
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City of Jackson announces temporary road closures
JACKSON COUNTY, Ohio — The City of Jackson announced temporary closures that will go into effect July 3. According to city officials, the following streets and areas will be closed Saturday for the city’s firework display: Eddie Jones Park on Harding Avenue The Jackson City Bike Path and Dog Park The bridge on Harding Avenue […]
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Critical blood shortage hits Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio is in critical need of blood donations, according to state officials. The State Board of Emergency Medical, Fire, and Transportation Services released a statement urging the public to give. Ohio Division of EMS Executive Director Rob Wagoner expressed his concern regarding the shortage. Wagoner said, “There is great concern that some […]
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Chillicothe police officers give back to community in unique way
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Chillicothe Police officers gave back to the community in a unique way Monday evening. Officer Monique Lee and Officer Andrew Gosink of the Chillicothe Police Department went above and beyond their duties by buying ice cream for local kids and their parents. Chillicothe Police officials said, “We couldn’t expect more from their […]
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Something is killing Ohio’s birds
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Something is making the birds in Ohio sick, according to experts. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is concerned about the recent affliction affecting certain song birds in the state. ODNR reports that blue jays, grackles, starlings, robins, and sparrows are primarily being affected by this mysterious disease. Experts with the state […]
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Accident backs up traffic on route 23 near South Bloomfield
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — EMS crews responded to an accident on route 23, near South Bloomfield around 10 p.m. Monday night. Reports state that traffic was at a stand still in the southbound lane of route 23. Medics were dispatched to the scene, and according to EMS, there were multiple injuries reported. The cause of […]
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Pedestrian injured in hit-skip accident in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A woman was seriously injured Monday night when she was hit by a moving car. EMS responded to Eastern Avenue in Chillicothe, around 9 p.m. Witnesses on scene said the driver of the vehicle fled after hitting the woman. The name of the person involved and the extent of their injuries was […]
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Piney Creek home total loss after fire
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Fire and Rescue crews from multiple townships responded to a structure fire on Piney Creek Road around 8 p.m. on Monday. According to firefighters on the scene, the home was fully engulfed in flames. Kevin Harper, the township’s fire chief said that the elderly woman who lived at the home was […]