WAVERLY, Ohio — The sixth day of trial in George W. Wager IV’s trial in Pike County was full of more days with BCI agents. They testified to ballistics and blood splatters, and how they documented and photographed the crime scenes. It was very forensic driven, but no new details were released that really would […]
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ODNR awards $500,000 to Columbus Zoo for wildlife conservation
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Director Mary Mertz and Division of Wildlife Chief Kendra Wecker recently presented The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium with a $500,000 check for wildlife conservation efforts in Ohio. The funds will be used for facility upgrades to the Freshwater Mussel Conservation and Research Center and for conservation work […]
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VA awards $137 million in grants to help fight veteran homelessness
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Sept. 13, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced that it awarded $137 million in grants through VA’s Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program to help Veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless and their families. These grant awards supplement the previous FY 2022 SSVF grants, increase the number of Veterans who are […]
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Amber Alert issued for an abducted 4-year-old from Akron
AKRON, Ohio — An “Amber Alert” has been issued for a 4-year-old boy out of the Akron area following a shooting that left the mother fighting for her life. According to police, the suspect, 24-year-old Jose Castro, was last seen wearing a white T-shirt and black shorts. Castro may be driving a silver 2016 Kia […]
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Police investigate reports of shots fired in Yoctangee Park in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Chillicothe Police Department is investigating a reported shooting in Yoctangee Park. According to reports provided to the Guardian, officers responded to the park shortly before 11 p.m. on September 14 after dispatchers received a call of shots fired in the area. Officers arrived in the park and spoke with the caller, […]
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Texas pastor accused of sexually assaulting special needs woman
LAREDO, Texas — A Texas pastor faces sexual assault charges after investigators say he allegedly raped a special-needs woman. According to the Laredo Morning Times, deputies responded to a home on the south end of Laredo on March 2, 2022, on reports of a woman who had reportedly been assaulted. The Morning Times […]
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One person injured in crash along North Bridge St. in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Emergency personnel responded to the area of North Bridge Street in Chillicothe after a two-vehicle crash near Menard’s. According to crews on the scene, one person was suffering from non-life-threatening injuries. Both vehicles, officials say, suffered damage in the collision. The cause of the crash remains under investigation. Motorists […]
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Arson investigation underway in Pike Co. fire
PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — One person is in serious condition today after investigators said they were inside a Pike County home when it went up in flames. The Pike County Sheriff’s Office responded to Gee Hollow Road shortly after 6 p.m. on Sunday evening. Deputies upon arrival spoke with neighbors who said they witnessed a male […]
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Rail Safety Week begins today
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) and the Ohio Rail Development Commission (ORDC) are participating in Rail Safety Week, September 19-25. This week is dedicated as a reminder to Ohioans to practice safety around all railroad crossings. “We all have a role to play in keeping our roads safe. I encourage […]
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High-speed chase ends in a head-on crash in Pickaway Co.
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — A high-speed chase in Pickaway County ended with a head-on crash Sunday evening. It happened around 10 p.m. According to reports, authorities attempted to stop a suspected drunk driver along route 316 in Pickaway County Sunday evening. The driver of the vehicle reportedly refused to stop and fled at a […]