WAVERLY, Ohio — The police chief of Waverly resigned on Friday after several employees threatened to quit if he did not get fired, sources say. The resignation comes after several employees of the Waverly Police Department reportedly banded together and approached the town’s mayor threatening to resign if police chief Zach Dixon wasn’t terminated, according […]
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Area prosecutors endorse Peterson for congressional seat
FAYETTE COUNTY, Ohio — State Senator Bob Peterson, R-Fayette County, has announced that several current and former county prosecutors in the 15th Congressional District have endorsed his campaign for Congress. Clinton County Prosecuting Attorney Andrew McCoy, Fayette County Prosecuting Attorney Jess Weade, Pickaway County Prosecuting Attorney Judy Wolford and Ross County Prosecuting Attorney Jeff Marks, […]
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Several counties offering Pfizer vaccine to those 12-and-older
HIGHLAND COUNTY, Ohio — Pfizer vaccine is now available in Ohio for people ages 12 and up. This age eligibility expansion is an important part of increasing vaccination rates and protecting our community from COVID-19. Highland County’s first-dose Pfizer vaccine clinic for those 12 and older is going to be held on May 19 from […]
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Ohio University president stepping down to return to teaching
ATHENS, Ohio — Ohio University President Dr. M. Duane Nellis announced today his plans to end his tenure as President on June 30, and transition to faculty in the College of Arts and Sciences. Nellis took office as Ohio University’s 21st President in 2017. Nellis’ career in higher education spans four decades, including 11 years as […]
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Chillicothe Paints unveil 2021 promotional schedule
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Chillicothe Paints, presented by Adena Health System, will host another season full of fun promotions during their 30-game home schedule this summer, beginning with a four-day homestand. Thursday, May 27 at 7:05 p.m. is opening night, including a fireworks extravaganza courtesy of 94 Country as well as Thirsty Thursday, followed by a magnetic schedule giveaway free […]
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Missing sex offender wanted by deputies in Washington Court House
WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, Ohio — Law enforcement in Washington Court House are looking for a registered sex offender who has gone missing. Deputies with the Fayette County Sheriff’s office said that they recently conducted an address verification for Carl R. Penwell, 33, at his registered address at 2414 Bogus Road. “During the visit, deputies discovered […]
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Man arrested for factory shooting in Fayette County
FAYETTE COUNTY, Ohio — A man was booked into the Fayette County Jail on Thursday after deputies say he opened fire at a factory where he worked. Deputies and officers from the Washington Court House Police Department responded to a report of “shots fired” at Hi-Tech Electrical Contractors on Old U.S. 35, just outside Washington […]
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Amberlee Dawn Mae Hatfield
Obituary Amberlee Dawn Mae Hatfield was born at OSU Medical Center at 2:24am on May 8, 2021. She was preceded in death by her brother, Bradley Alan Harris, Jr. and multiple grandparents. She is survived by her mother Rebecca Hatfield and father William Dillon; 2 brothers, Brandon Hatfield and Elijah Dillon; grandparents, Diana Colburn and […]
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Scioto Co. Sheriff seizes nearly 500 grams of meth in raid
SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio — Scioto County Sheriff David Thoroughman took nearly 500 grams of meth off the streets on Thursday. The Sheriff said his deputies, SWAT, and Portsmouth Police raided a home along route 50 after a probation check uncovered a large amount of drugs. 38-year-old probationer, Brian Christopher Carr, failed to check-in and that’s […]
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Injured Pike Co. firefighter returns home from hospital
PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — A Pike County firefighter seriously injured in a crash in his firetruck last month went home Wednesday. Ralph Law—the driver of the apparatus—lost control of the rig last month, and the vehicle drove off the side of the road, overturning. He was airlifted to a hospital with life-threatening injuries. Law, 63, […]