SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio — In South Webster, a violent altercation on Sunday led to the hospitalization of four individuals and the arrest of two residents, Russell D. Slone Jr., 45, and Tiffany Slone, 36. Scioto County Sheriff David Thoroughman reported that the incident occurred after a 911 call made at 12:56 pm from 68 South […]
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DeWine requests federal aid to combat impact of bird flu on Ohio’s poultry industry
COLUMBUS, Ohio — In response to the impact of the Avian Flu outbreak on Ohio’s poultry industry, Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jim Tressel have formally requested the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide enhanced support to the state’s poultry producers. Since December 2024, Ohio has seen Avian Flu detections in 74 premises, […]
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Severe Weather Alert: Damaging winds and tornado risk tonight
WILMINGTON, Ohio — The National Weather Service in Wilmington, has issued a weather alert for much of the region this evening, particularly between 8 PM and midnight. Residents should brace for potential severe weather including damaging winds. Gusts are expected to reach 30 to 40 mph this afternoon into the evening. Additionally, one or two […]
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Traffic snarled on North Bridge Street in Chillicothe following crash
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – A motor vehicle crash on North Bridge Street has significantly disrupted traffic during the lunch rush hour today. The collision occurred around 12:35 PM, according to emergency response teams on the scene. Details on what led to the accident or the identities of those involved have not yet been released. Authorities are […]
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Serial bank robber pleads guilty
COLUMBUS, Ohio – A Franklin County man has pleaded guilty to a series of armed bank robberies across Columbus. Hussein A. Mohamed, a 27-year-old resident of Dublin, has pleaded guilty to charges linked to a spree of armed bank robberies across Columbus. According to the U.S. Justice Department, Mohamed reportedly confessed to carrying out three […]
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Breaking: Serious crash along U.S. 23 in Pickaway County
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — Emergency crews were dispatched just before noon today for a two-vehicle crash. It happened, according to dispatchers, in the area of U.S. 23 at Little Walnut. Rescue crews are currently on the scene. It is unknown of injuries at this time. Motorists are advised to avoid the area around the crash. […]
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New report warns of nationwide surge in rent due to housing permit slowdown
AUSTIN, Texas — A new report from Realtor.com has thrown a stark light on what could be a worrying trend for renters across the nation. With a significant decrease in multifamily housing permits, Americans are potentially looking at a surge in rent that could hit the wallets of millions. According to the report, the number […]
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Bonnie Lou (Carroll) Bowsher
Bonnie Lou Bowsher, aged 65, from Pittsburg, PA, passed away on March 16, 2025, after an extended illness. Born on July 22, 1959, in Chillicothe, she was the daughter of David and Marilyn Carroll-Francis. Bonnie is survived by her husband Kenneth Bowsher, daughter Connie L. Bowsher, son Ashelia S. Bowsher, and sister Karen Cox. She […]
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Mary (Clausen) Lodrigue
Mary (Clausen) Lodrigue, 70, of Kingston, passed away on March 12, 2025, in Columbus. Born in Lexington, Kentucky, she was a beloved niece, great-aunt, and cherished by many family members and friends. Preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Mary graduated from Zane Trace High School and earned an Associate’s Degree in Business. A […]