COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Drug Enforcement Administration’s 22nd National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day begins Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. “Disposing of unneeded medications can help prevent drugs from being misused,” said DEA Administrator Anne Milgram. “Overdose deaths continue to hit tragic record highs. I encourage everyone to dispose of unneeded prescription medications now.” Over […]
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Florida sheriff encourages residents to shoot and kill intruders
SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Florida — A Florida Sheriff is garnering praise and criticism after holding a press conference encouraging residents to shoot and kill intruders, “saving the taxpayers money.” Last week, Santa Rosa County Sheriff Bob Johnson held a press conference announcing the arrest of Brandon Harris. According to the Sheriff’s Office, Harris was a […]
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Pike Co. woman sentenced in animal cruelty case
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A Pike County woman was sentenced Monday in the dragging death of her small dog. Cynthia Temple-Colburn, Waverly was found guilty in February of Felony animal cruelty. Her charges stem from images that went viral across social media showing a small dog being dragged behind Colburn’s car. Authorities found the woman by […]
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More than 5,000 homes without power in Fayette County
FAYETTE COUNTY, Ohio — A widespread power outage impacted thousands of homes near Washington Court House on Monday night. The outage occurred at around 11 p.m. in Fayette County and impacted nearly 5,000 addresses, according to local power company AES. AES told the Guardian that while 5,000 addresses are without power, more than 10,000 people […]
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What is a “wall cloud” and what it is not
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — A local blog induced panic online Monday afternoon after it mislabeled a cloud formation. Scioto Post, which bills itself online as “Pickaway Counties [sic] biggest news outlet ….” posted a video online showing clouds hovering over the Circleville area. In the posting, the blogger posted a video of the cloud with a […]
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Winner: Guardian and Horizon announce first gas card winner
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Guardian and Horizon announced the first of five winners on Monday in a $500 gas card giveaway. The contest, which runs until the end of May, allows the public to enter to win a free $100 gas card — up to five times. The first winner was drawn randomly on Monday […]
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Trump held in contempt of court
NEW YORK CITY, New York — A New York judge has held former President Donald Trump in contempt for failing to submit documents as part of a subpoena. This is part of the ongoing investigation into Trump’s business. Judge Arthur Engoron said the former President will be fined $10,000 a day until he complies. “Mr. […]
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Billionaire Elon Musk buys Twitter
SAN FRANCISCO, California— Multibillionaire Elon Musk will acquire the social media giant Twitter. Twitter in a press release said, “Twitter, Inc. today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by an entity wholly owned by Elon Musk, for $54.20 per share in cash in a transaction valued at approximately $44 […]
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The number of new businesses continue to rise in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio— According to state officials, more new businesses have opened in the Buckeye State despite rising inflation and supply chain issues. Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose said that nearly 20,000 new business filings occurred in March. This is up 33% from February. “The hard work and pragmatism of Ohio’s entrepreneurs is on display […]
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Ross Co. home invasion leaves victim with a broken back
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio— A Ross County man is recovering today after authorities say three men broke into his home and attacked him, leaving the victim with a broken back. Deputies with the Ross County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a Stone Road mobile home park shortly before 4:30 p.m. Sunday. A 9-1-1 caller told dispatchers […]