PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — The Sheriff of Pickaway County said that no one was hurt when a report of a student with a gun emerged. It happened at Logan Elm School Monday morning. The Sheriff said the student was detained without incident. Law enforcement did not say if a firearm was actually located, if one […]
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Man sentenced to prison for traveling abroad to sexually abuse minors
SAINT PETERSBERG, Florida — A Florida man was sentenced today to life in prison for traveling from Florida to Vietnam to engage in sex acts with numerous Vietnamese minors he had met and communicated with over the internet. Christopher Edwin Day, 52, of Saint Petersburg, pleaded guilty to two counts of travel with intent to […]
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Governor DeWine announces pediatric behavioral health initiative
COLUMBUS, Ohio — As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today announced the Pediatric Behavioral Health Initiative, an $84 million investment, to increase access to care and expand capacity across the state so kids and their families can get services and supports for their behavioral health needs in or near their […]
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Scioto County Prosecutor’s Office issued a statement on the conclusion of their latest organized crimes case.
SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio — According to a recent press release, the Scioto County Prosecutors Office has pursued the modern-day racketeers who are bringing hundreds of pounds of drugs into Scioto County causing violent crime, prostitution, and addiction. “Engaging in a Pattern of Corrupt Activities” is the Ohio version of the Federal Racketeer Influenced Corrupt Organizations […]
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Lucasville man sentenced to prison for voluntary manslaughter and robbery
LUCASVILLE, Ohio — On April 27, 2022, 35-year-old Carl Dustin Pistole, of Lucasville, pled guilty to voluntary manslaughter and robbery. He was sentenced to a definite sentence of 16 years in prison and an additional 5-year indefinite term for a total sentence of 16-21 years. Pistole pled to voluntary manslaughter and robbery in relation to […]
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OUC holds “Recycling Collection Day” event this week
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Ohio University will be holding a “Recycling Collection Day” at their Chillicothe campus. The drop-off will begin at 10 a.m. and will continue until 2 p.m. this Wednesday. The “Collection Day” is open to the public and is being held by Rural Action. Items that are permitted for drop-off include clothing & […]
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Gas prices continue to soar across the region
OHIO — Gas prices continue to remain high across the United States. With the national average of $4.48 a gallon for regular unleaded. On Monday, AAA recorded record high unleaded fuel prices, with diesel fuel hitting $5.25 a gallon in Ohio on Friday. Prices, AAA said, averaged $2.88 a gallon, this time last year. Across […]
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Multiple overdoses reported Sunday at Chillicothe Trade Days
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — On Sunday, deputies with the Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Fairgrounds off of route 104 near Chillicothe for multiple overdoses. According to initial reports from the Sheriff’s Office, upon arrival deputies found “three individual’s in an overdosed state.” Dispatchers shortly before 11 a.m. notified deputies that three individuals were […]
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Investigation into the death of a hiker continues in Hocking Co.
HOCKING COUNTY, Ohio — A hiker lost their life Sunday after ODNR officials said the person fell from an overlook at Conkles Hollow State Nature Preserve. The Hocking County Coroner’s Office has not released the identity of the hiker nor the circumstances surrounding their fall. Conkles Hollow State Nature Preserve is located off of route […]
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Chillicothe family asks the public for help in finding their stolen truck
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A Chillicothe family says their truck was stolen and they are asking the public for help in finding it. According to the family, the vehicle was stolen early Saturday morning from the corner of Church and Arch Street on the city’s west side. The vehicle is described as a white 2006 Nissan […]