CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The case of Rufus Lowman, who became embroiled in controversy following reporting by the Guardian, continues as he attempts to regain his medical license. Recent court documents, including the full investigative report from the Ohio Medical Board, have revealed new and disturbing failures in medical oversight as well as significant ethical breaches. […]
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Box Tree Moth quarantine zone expands in Ohio to curb invasive species spread
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) has announced an expansion of the quarantine zone for the Box Tree Moth (BTM), an invasive species threatening Ohio’s horticulture. Effective from March 10, 2025, the quarantine now includes several key counties across the state in an effort to control the pest’s spread. The expanded quarantine […]
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Pickaway Co. mobile home park cited by EPA over drinking water safety
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — The Sunset Mobile Home Park in Pickaway County has been cited by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for exceeding safe manganese levels in its drinking water, posing potential health risks to residents. A Notice of Violation (NOV), dated March 19, 2025, highlights significant deficiencies in the park’s water treatment operations […]
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Ohio Supreme Court suspends Portsmouth judge over ethical breach
PORTSMOUTH, Ohio — In a case of judicial overreach, the Ohio Supreme Court has issued a six-month fully stayed suspension to Portsmouth Municipal Court Judge Russell D. Kegley. The ruling follows damning revelations that Judge Kegley circumvented his own court’s standing policies to engineer the premature release of his son, Case Kegley, who had been […]
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Clarksburg announces fire hydrant flushing schedule
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — The Village of Clarksburg in Ross County has scheduled a fire hydrant flushing for Monday, March 24th. According to the village’s social media page, the process will begin at 8:00 AM. This is routine maintenance, ensuring the critical functioning of the water delivery system.
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Ohio House Republicans pass higher education overhaul to ban diversity efforts and faculty strikes
MEGAN HENRY, Ohio Capital Journal — Ohio House Republican lawmakers voted to pass a massive higher education overhaul bill Wednesday that would ban diversity and inclusion efforts and prevent faculty from striking. State Sen. Jerry Cirino, R-Kirtland, introduced S.B. 1, which passed the Ohio Senate last month. Now that it’s been passed by the House, […]
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Greenpeace faces major verdict in Energy Transfer lawsuit, vows to fight on
BISMARK, North Dakota — In a landmark case, a North Dakota jury has ruled that Greenpeace entities are liable for more than $660 million in damages in a lawsuit filed by Energy Transfer, the company behind the controversial Dakota Access Pipeline. The verdict marks a significant moment in a legal battle that has spanned over […]