PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — The Community Action Committee of Pike County (CAC) will be hosting a Community Yard Sale on Friday, May 6th and Saturday, May 7th from 9am to 3pm at the Agency’s Main Office located at 941 Market Street in Piketon. This yard sale will take place in tandem with the Piketon Community […]
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ODNR announces improvements to area trails
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is helping communities maintain or add new trail systems through the Recreational Trails (RTP) and Clean Ohio Trails programs. “Ohioans loves to get outside and take in the natural beauty this great state has to offer,” Governor Mike DeWine said. “I’m excited for families and […]
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Dayton man sent to prison for sexual battery in Highland County
HILLSBORO, Ohio — A Dayton man was recently sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to sexual battery charges in Highland County. Matthew Henderson, 39, was indicted in October on three counts of sexual battery, all third-degree felonies, and five counts of pandering obscenity involving a minor, all second-degree felonies, according to the Highland County Press. […]
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Body found near recycling center in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Ross County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a body found near a recycling center on the east side of Chillicothe. The Sheriff’s Office went to the area near Douglas and Eastern Avenue in Chillicothe on Tuesday morning after a railroad worker said they found a body. Multiple deputies along with medics from […]
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Comedic legend Gilbert Gottfried passed away at age 67
Comedic legend Gilbert Gottfried has died, his family said, following a lengthy illness. The family of Gottfried made the announcement Tuesday afternoon. According to the family, Gottfried died from recurrent ventricular tachycardia related to Myotonic Dystrophy type II. The family released a statement on the late comedian’s Twitter account saying, “We are heartbroken to announce […]
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Meth trafficker gets 12 years behind bars
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The final of six defendants in a Columbus-to-West Virginia methamphetamine ring was sentenced in U.S. District Court to 154 months in prison. Marvin C. Bozeman, II, 32, of Las Vegas, served as the group’s methamphetamine supplier. According to court documents, in spring 2019, Columbus Division of Police officers received information from law […]
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Five arrested following Pike Co. drug raids
PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — Five people were arrested following two drug raids in Pike County after investigations led to the discovery of separate drug trafficking operations in the county. According to Pike County Sheriff Tracy Evans, members of the Southern Ohio Organized & Major Crimes Taskforce executed search warrants at two separate residences in the […]
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U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown returns to Chillicothe on Wednesday
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown will be back in Chillicothe to talk about his office’s efforts to save the Chillicothe V.A. facility. According to the senator’s press team, Brown will meet with current employees of the Chillicothe Veterans Affairs Medical Center to discuss their concerns regarding the recent federal assessment that […]
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Gunman opens fire on busy New York subway
BROOKLYN, New York — Police in New York City is searching for a gunman who opened fire on a Brooklyn subway. According to reports, at least 16 people were injured when a gunman wearing a gas mask opened fire during the morning rush hour commute. The shooting occurred shortly after 8:30 a.m. Police officials say […]
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Ohio firefighter killed in I-71 crash
WAYNE COUNTY, Ohio — An Ohio firefighter lost his life in a tragic accident on Monday. According to the Ohio Highway Patrol, Lieutenant Philip Wigal, 35, was killed along I-71 in Wayne County. The accident occurred after troopers with the patrol and EMS from the Town & Country Fire District responded to a previous accident […]