CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A fire shortly after midnight on Wednesday had Bridge Street closed. It occurred at Pixelle Speciality Solutions — the town’s paper mill — in the area where wood chips are kept, according to officials. It was believed that a cargo belt of some kind might have been the origin of the inferno. […]
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Statewide tornado drill scheduled for March 23
WILMINGTON, Ohio — Ohio’s severe weather awareness week begins March 20 and runs through March 26. According to the Ohio Emergency Management Agency, there will be a statewide tornado drill on Wednesday, March 23, at 9:50 a.m. During the week, the National Weather Service in Wilmington will educate citizens on the various dangers of Ohio […]
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Russia issues sanctions against President Joe Biden
MOSCOW, Russia — In a tit-for-tat game, the Russian government announced sanctions against U.S. President Joe Biden and several current and former high-ranking officials. The Kremlin announced the sanctions against President Biden along with several others including Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and Hunter […]
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Ohio Highway Patrol reminds motorists to drive sober over St. Patrick’s Day
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Highway Patrol warns motorists not to drink and drive while out celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. According to the Patrol, 14 people in 11 fatal crashes occurred, over the last five years during the holiday. Another 137 were injured due to OVI-related crashes. “We want all motorists to plan ahead before […]
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Scioto Co. man arrested for attempting to meet an underaged girl
SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio —- A New Boston man is in jail today after an Indianapolis-based “to catch a predator” group confronted the man for trying to have sex with a child. Scioto County Sheriff David Thoroughman said his office was alerted by the group regarding Randolph Victor Hockenheimer, 54, who had been contacting the group […]
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Professional wrestling legend Scott Hall dead at 63
The 63-year-old wrestling legend, Scott Hall, died Monday. According to media reports, the WWE Hall of Famer suffered complications from recent surgery and suffered multiple heart attacks on Saturday. Those close to Hall told news outlets that he had been placed on life support and later passed away Monday evening. Scott Hall started his in-ring […]
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Ohio Governor signs law eliminating concealed carry permits
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed the controversial Senate Bill 215 into law on Monday. The law (also known as the “permit-less” law) will allow a person aged 21 and older to carry a concealed weapon as long as he or she is legally authorized to possess one. Ohio has become the 22nd […]
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Motorists will see more law enforcement on Ohio roads
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Highway Patrol will be working in conjunction with area law enforcement agencies throughout the country to focus on safety and crash reduction. Operation CARE Spring Break/St. Patrick’s Day Mobilization will run from Saturday, March 12 to Sunday, March 20. According to the patrol, Ohio has seen an increase in fatal […]
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It’s official: Chillicothe V.A. is recommended for closure
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs released an assessment on Monday that recommends the closure of the Chillicothe V.A. Medical Center. The closure stems from a law signed by former President Donald J. Trump in 2018, when Congress passed the Mission Act. As part of the bill, a group would asses the […]
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Candlelight vigil brings students and community together
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio— Students at the Ohio University campus in Chillicothe held a candlelight vigil earlier this month. The event brought students and community members together to stand in solidarity with the citizens of Ukraine. According to the college, those who braved the bitter cold received a candle and a lapel pin. Cities around the globe […]