COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Highway Patrol reported fewer deaths on Ohio roadways over the holiday weekend compared with previous years. Officials say 4 individuals lost their lives during the holiday compared to 17 last year. According to the patrol, troopers arrested over 400 impaired drivers. In addition, 221 drug arrests were made and […]
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15-year-old Chillicothe student arrested for threats
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A 15-year-old Chillicothe City School student was arrested today. The arrest came after the student threatened to “shooting up the school.” “From this investigation a … student that attends Chillicothe City Schools was arrested for inducing panic. No weapons were found and the child was taken into custody away from school grounds […]
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Bird flu found in two Ohio counties
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio — Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) has been detected in a backyard flock in Ashland County and a commercial chicken flock in Defiance County. The positive detections were confirmed by the United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA-APHIS). The samples were first tested at the Ohio Department of […]
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Ohio auto parts maker cited by the U.S. Labor Department
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Ohio — An Ohio auto parts manufacturer found themselves in hot water with the United States Labor Department. According to a release, Woodbridge Englewood Inc. in Clayton, Ohio was cited for exposing workers to fires and failing to train them on initial stage fire identification and use of fire extinguishers after federal safety […]
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James Brian Melson
James Brian Melson, age 49, of Leesburg, Ohio, passed away Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus. He was born March 26, 1973 in Washington C.H., Ohio, the son of William E. and Nancy L. (Carson) Melson. James was a 1992 graduate of Westfall High School. He was an employee of R&C […]
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Credit Karma to payout $3 million for false pre-approved credit card offers
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Credit Karma will have to pay out $3 million to users after the Federal Trade Commission said the company used claims that consumers were “pre-approved” for credit card offers to entice them to apply for offers they did not qualify for. “Credit Karma’s false claims of ‘pre-approval’ cost consumers time and subjected […]
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OUC to host community health and safety fair
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Ohio University of Chillicothe will be hosting a community health and safety fair. According to the university, there will be over 25 booths will community resources and services. Organizers say there will be a “Touch a Truck” experience for children. The event is free and open to the public. It […]
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RECALL ALERT: Children’s sandals under recall for unsafe lead levels
FOSTER CITY, California — Kolan LLC announced the recall of their Otter MOMO children’s sandals sold exclusively on Amazon. According to officials, the recall is due to high lead levels in the product. The levels reportedly exceed the federal lead content ban. The Consumer Product Safety Commission says the sandals involved are brown with Velcro closure […]
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Engineer’s Office announces new road closure in Pike Co.
PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — The Pike County Engineer’s Office announced the closure of Pine Top Road. According to officials, Pine Top will be closed at the 1.58-mile marker for a culvert replacement. The closure is expected to last through the remainder of the month. The road is expected to reopen on October 1.
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Deputies chase down fleeing suspect in Pickaway Co.
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — A traffic stop turned into an all-out police chase Monday evening in Pickaway County. According to initial reports from the Sheriff’s Office, deputies attempted to stop a vehicle along Tarlton-Adelphi Road. The driver then fled from deputies, leading them on a pursuit. The chase continued along Heigle Road before […]