ARLINGTON, Texas — Alleged school shooter Timothy George Simpkins is free today, after posting bail, officials said. Simpkins is charged with three counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon following a shooting at Timberview High School in Arlington, Texas. Law enforcement said the shooting happened following a fight at the school. Simpkin’s family told […]
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Ross County Historical Society to host major quilt and needlework exhibit
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Ross County Historical Society will host the grand opening of a major newexhibit titled “200 Years of Quilts and Needlework 1796-1996.” The event, which is freeand open to the public, will take place on Saturday, October 16, 2021, from 11:00 a.m. to4:00 p.m. at the Ross County Heritage Center, 45 W. […]
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Drunken rampage lands a Chillicothe man in jail
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A Chillicothe man reportedly went on a drunken rampage Wednesday evening. Chillicothe Police responded to the area of North Walnut Street on reports of a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival to the scene, officers contacted a woman who said her boyfriend was drunk and threatened to harm her. The woman told police that […]
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A Ross County mother claims her son violently attacked her
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio –– A mother in Ross County told law enforcement that her son assaulted her because he was upset that he had no weed. Deputies responded to the area of Toad Hollow Road in Ross County. According to reports, a mother told deputies that her son had become upset because he “had no […]
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Ohio House Republicans push for passage of H.B. 435
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Testimony continues in the Ohio House Commerce and Labor Committee Thursday regarding House Bill 435. Last week a group of lawmakers introduced the bill aimed at banning vaccine mandates in Ohio. Compared to previous bills, officials say, H.B. 435 lends more flexibility. House Bill 435 is the second recent bill attempting to […]
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Ohio Attorney General announced a new program to help speed up drug testing
MARION, Ohio — A new pilot program will speed up drug testing, aiding investigations and prosecutions, by sending easy-to-use mass spectrometers to three regions across the state, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, Marion Police Chief Jay McDonald, and Marion County Prosecuting Attorney Ray Grogan announced today. “This pilot program will enhance officer safety, provide prompt […]
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Hazmat situation following a crash in Vinton Co.
VINTON COUNTY, Ohio — A single-vehicle accident has traffic restricted on route 93 in Vinton County. According to deputies, a commercial truck failed to negotiate a curve and ran off the right side of the road. One person, EMS says, was transported to the hospital. Route 93, officials say, was reduced to one lane near the […]
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Pfizer seeks FDA approval for vaccination of younger children
WASHINGTON DC — Pfizer is seeking approval from the U.S. government for COVID-19 vaccinations for children ages 5 to 11. The company tweeted Thursday that they had filed the necessary application with the Food and Drug Administration. The FDA will convene and decide if the vaccine is deemed safe and effective for younger kids. The company […]
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Drive-by shooting reported in Ross Co. trailer park
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — The Ross County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred Wednesday afternoon at a local trailer park. According to initial reports, deputies responded to the area of Stone Road after a 9-1-1 caller said someone was shooting a gun from a passing vehicle. Deputies arrived on the scene and spoke […]
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Sex offender wanted in Fayette County after going AWOL
FAYETTE COUNTY, Ohio — A sex offender that has failed to register a change of address as required by law is being sought by the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office after deputies discovered that he was not residing at his registered address during an address verification check. An arrest warrant was filed for the arrest of […]