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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Circleville Police Chief awarded transparency Sunshine Award
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — The Guardian has awarded the November 2021 Sunshine Award this week. The honoree is Circleville Police Chief Shawn Baer. The “Sunshine Award” recognizes public officials and agencies for making important contributions in the area of open government. “Even in times of sensitive stories or those that might not paint everyone involved in […]
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Winter heating assistance program currently accepting applications
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Development will help income-eligible Ohioans maintain their heating utility service this winter season. The Home Energy Assistance Winter Crisis Program is available November 1, 2021, through March 31, 2022. Ohioans can start their application online at energyhelp.ohio.gov or contact their local Energy Assistance Provider to apply. “No one […]
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Local church falls victim to thieves
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A local Ross County church became the victim of catalytic converter thieves this week. According to the Ross County Sheriff’s Office, deputies went to Lighthouse Baptist on Clinton Road on Saturday to investigate a theft complaint. Upon arrival, deputies spoke with a church representative who stated that someone had cut the […]
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Planning on visiting Santa, residents will have to mask up
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Chillicothe residents that plan on visiting Santa in Yoctangee Park will have to mask up this year. Discover Downtown Chillicothe said in a recent online post, “With the recent uptick of COVID-19 cases across the state, coupled with Santa’s very important job to provide children with Christmas goodies, we are forced to make […]
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FBI is asking the public for assistance in identifying a sexual predator
Washington, D.C. — The Federal Bureau of Investigations is asking the public for help finding out the identity of a sexual predator. A man, only described as John Doe 45 by federal authorities, was first seen in a video recorded by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children in June 2020. Federal investigators said the […]