PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — Waverly Police are actively investigating an early morning stabbing at a local bar. In a statement released by law enforcement, officers responded early Friday morning to Denny’s Dog House on North Market Street after a 9-1-1 caller said a man had a gun outside the establishment. Police Chief John Winfield said that […]
Posted inAthens County, Local News
Two people are dead in a murder-suicide in Athens Co.
ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio— Athens County Sheriff Rodney Smith reported a murder-suicide in the county over the weekend. According to the Sheriff, on Friday, 9-1-1 dispatchers received a call from an “open line” shortly after 5 a.m. The call, officials say, came from a house on McDougal Road in Millfield. Upon arrival at the home, deputies […]
Posted in-Scioto County
Former Portsmouth attorney accused of human trafficking has died
SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio — Former Portsmouth councilman and attorney Michael Mearan has died. According to reports, Michael Mearan was transported to the hospital Thursday after suffering from what sources say was a cardiac incident. Officials have not released his official cause of death at this time. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost said in a tweet, […]
Posted inFayette County, Local News
Train derails into creek in Fayette County
WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, Ohio — A train derailed in Fayette County on Thanksgiving morning. It happened at the train tracks on Dayton Avenue near the VFW, close to Paint Street. Multiple cars jumped the tracks and overturned, with some sliding into nearby Paint Creek. At least one car was on the trusses and overturned into […]
Posted inRoss County
Sheriff’s deputies break down a door looking for an alleged abuser
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Ross County Sheriff deputies reportedly kicked in a door looking for a man accused of beating his wife. Deputies, according to reports, responded to a Bainbridge residence, November 19, after a 9-1-1 call came in from a woman who said her husband had assaulted her. Deputies arrived on the scene and […]
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Columbus MS-13 member sentenced to decades in prison
COLUMBUS, Ohio- A 34-year-old Columbus man named Cruz Alberto-Arbarngas has been convicted and sentenced to at least 30 years in prison for murdering on behalf of the criminal organization, MS-13. Court documents show that Arbarngas is the tenth recent defendant to be convicted and sentenced. According to federal prosecutors, 22 defendants in total have been […]
Posted inRoss County
Man attacked by a machete-wielding assailant
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A Ross County man is on the run today after police say he tried to slash his cousin with a machete. The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to Sugar Tree Road Monday on reports of an assault. Deputies with the Sheriff’s Office arrived on the scene and spoke with a man […]
Posted inGovernment
Governor DeWine eases Ohio shipping regulations and asks President Biden to do the same nationally
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine joined with 14 other Republican governors to ask the federal government to join Operation Open Roads, a multi-state effort to suspend burdensome regulations on the trucking industry to ensure small businesses and American consumers have access to the goods they need this holiday season. In a joint statement, the governors […]
Posted inLocal News
Two black bulls escape butcher shop, but get shot by police
WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, Ohio — Two large bulls that escaped a central Ohio butcher shop on Monday ended up getting killed by the police. It happened Monday morning in Washington Court House. Videos posted on social media show the animals trotting near Krogers, through downtown traffic, and even on the courthouse lawn. “There’s a cow, […]
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Home suffers severe damage following garage fire in Ross County
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A Ross County residence suffered severe damage following a fire Monday afternoon. It happened on Sulphur Lick Road in Union Township at around 12:30 p.m. Initial reports said, a garage belonging to the residents first went up in flames and then ignited the adjacent home. Witnesses say the garage was full […]