Senate Bill 197 is currently among the most discussed bills in Ohio; it is a comprehensive bill that shall amend the existing laws on gambling in the state. This bill proposes to legalize and regulate online casino gaming by mandating operators to pay license fees that would be the highest in the nation. Legislators believe […]
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Chillicothe Police Crime Log – July 20, 2025
On July 13, 2025, Chillicothe Police Department officers responded to a series of incidents across the city, ranging from routine traffic infractions to criminal investigations including theft, domestic violence, and sexual assault. In total, officers fielded 18 reports spanning multiple locations, with several investigations still ongoing. Below is a summary of each incident reported on […]
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Ross Co. Sheriff Crime Log – July 20, 2025
Today’s incidents in Ross County were diverse, covering everything from disorderly conduct to theft. Law enforcement responded to various calls, including both criminal and non-criminal activities, with several investigations initiated and citations issued where necessary. Disorderly Conduct on North Second Street Case Number: SO-P2503210 Deputy Stanley responded to a report of disorderly conduct involving a […]
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Chillicothe Police Crime Log – July 19, 2025
On July 12, 2025, the Chillicothe Police Department responded to numerous incidents, ranging from traffic stops and disorderly conduct to theft, domestic disputes, and criminal mischief. Officers made several arrests, issued summonses, and initiated ongoing investigations in various areas across the city. Below is a summary of each reported incident from the day. Traffic Stop […]
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Ross Co. Sheriff Crime Log – July 19, 2025
The Ross County Sheriff’s Office documented various incidents on July 19, 2025. These included thefts, non-criminal activities, traffic violations, a non-suspicious death, an escape incident, a burglary, drug-related offenses, and a case involving unruly children. Below are the detailed summaries for each case: Theft Incident on Fyffe Hollow Road Case Number: SO-P2503199 On July 19, […]
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Chillicothe Police Crime Log – July 18, 2025
On July 11, 2025, the Chillicothe Police Department responded to 28 incidents ranging from drug possession and disorderly conduct to missing persons and multiple arrests on outstanding warrants. Several traffic violations were cited, and multiple investigations into non-criminal and criminal matters are ongoing. Below are brief summaries of each case. Vehicle Crash and Drug Possession […]
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Ross Co. Sheriff Crime Log – July 18, 2025
Today’s incidents involve a range of criminal and non-criminal activities, including warrants, civil issues, disorderly conduct, harassment, theft, and compliance violations. Investigations remain ongoing for several cases. Incident: Warrant on Westfall Road Case Number: SO-P2503181 On July 18, 2025, Deputy JoHansen responded to a disorderly call and executed a warrant at the 6000 block of […]
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Editorial: Free Madeline Fening and Lucas Griffith – Defend the Free Press
The arrest of CityBeat journalists Madeline Fening and Lucas Griffith on Thursday during a protest on the Roebling Bridge in Covington is an outrageous assault on the free press and a direct affront to the First Amendment of the United States Constitution. As the editor-in-chief of the Scioto Valley Guardian, Ohio’s leading news website, I […]
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One killed in southern Ohio crash, three others injured
McDERMOTT, Ohio — A head-on collision on State Route 73 near milepost 19 in Rush Township, Scioto County, left one person dead and three others seriously injured Thursday evening, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The crash occurred around 6:10 p.m. when Chandra M. Darling, 48, Garrison, Kentucky, was driving eastbound, crossed the center […]
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Chillicothe man stabbed during robbery near Sack-n-Save
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A local man was injured in a violent robbery attempt on Thursday afternoon, sustaining a three-inch cut to his forearm after a confrontation with an assailant who fled on a bicycle, according to the Chillicothe Police Department. The suspect, identified as Todd Jacobs, was apprehended shortly after near Poland Park. Police responded […]