CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Chillicothe’s annual “Rock For Tots” charity bash returns this Friday. The annual event will be held at the Majestic Theater, with doors opening at 6 p.m. According to organizers, this year’s event will feature multiple music groups including American Idol finalist, Murphy. During the event, multiple items will be presented for area […]
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Columbus man sentenced for using online schemes to rob victims
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Columbus man who claimed to be a car salesman and an internet escort to rob victims at gunpoint was sentenced to over 20 years in prison. During two robberies, Keith Jorel Hudson, 36, showed a handgun and then fired it, injuring two people. According to court records, Hudson met with an individual who […]
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Firefighters battle large fire in Pickaway County
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — Fire consumed a structure near the Pickaway County and Fairfield County line Sunday evening. Multiple fire crews responded to the 6000 block of Route 674 near Bell Station Road shortly after 8 p.m. According to initial reports, flames from the fire could be seen from miles away. The fire, officials say, […]
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Central Ohio man accused of setting a Fairfield Co. church on fire
FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Ohio — A central Ohio man is in jail after police say he intentionally set fire to a Fairfield County church. According to the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office, fire crews were dispatched to Blacklick Eastern Road in Baltimore on reports of a structure fire. The fire, officials say, was at the Mount Zion […]
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Central Ohio man sentenced to prison after going on an anti-Semitic tirade
COLUMBUS, Ohio– In federal court, a former Columbus man was sentenced to six months in prison, a $50,000 fine, and one year of supervised release for criminally interfering with the right to fair housing. The defendant was charged with making anti-Semitic threats to his neighbors. Douglas G. Schifer, 66, now living in Bucyrus, threatened neighbors […]
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Waverly Police investigate an early morning stabbing
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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]