GOODLETTSVILLE, Tennesse – Dollar General has announced plans to close 96 of its stores and 45 pOpshelf locations across the country during the first quarter of 2025. The decision, aimed at optimizing store performance, coincides with the company’s release of its fourth-quarter earnings report, which revealed shrinking profits despite higher overall sales. While specific store […]
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DoD action sparks debate over future of federal construction projects
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A recent announcement from the Department of Defense (DoD) to suspend the use of Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) on large-scale federal construction projects has ignited a heated debate, with strong reactions echoing across the construction industry and potentially impacting future projects in our region and nationwide. The news, initially reported by EINPresswire.com […]
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Convicted sex offender pleads guilty after masturbating near bus stop
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A convicted sex offender has pleaded guilty to federal child pornography charges after authorities found thousands of explicit images and videos of child sexual abuse in his possession. Joshua Bock, 32, of Columbus, admitted in federal court to distributing and possessing child pornography and now faces a mandatory minimum of 15 years […]
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Trump threats have led to cancelled university events for women and Black alumni in Ohio
MEGAN HENRY, Ohio Capital Journal — Two Ohio universities are not going forward with campus events in response to the U.S. Department of Education’s “Dear Colleague” letter threatening university funding and resources, as well as pending legislation in the Ohio Statehouse. Ohio University canceled its annual Black Alumni Reunion, which was scheduled for April 10-13, and OU’s Lancaster campus canceled its […]
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Is Centrus’ HALEU Project in Piketon adding to Pike County’s environmental issues?
PIKETON, Ohio – Pike County residents are no strangers to concerns about nuclear contamination. For decades, the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant has been a focal point of radiation exposure fears, health concerns, and legal battles. Now, with Centrus Energy Corp.’s HALEU (High-Assay, Low-Enriched Uranium) demonstration project underway, new questions are emerging: Is Centrus’ operation adding […]
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Ohio Senate Bill 2 sparks heated debate over energy future
COLUMBUS, Ohio – A new energy bill is making its way through the Ohio Senate and is generating significant controversy, pitting consumer advocates and environmental groups against industry players and some lawmakers. Senate Bill 2 (SB 2), sponsored by Senator Bill Reineke, aims to overhaul Ohio’s energy infrastructure with a focus on deregulation and faster […]
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Stolen vehicle from Texas recovered in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – A stolen vehicle saga that began in Texas has found a resolution in Chillicothe, as local police successfully located and recovered a 2013 brown Ford F-150 reported missing from Killeen, Texas. The vehicle was found unoccupied in the 100 block of Sycamore Street yesterday. The discovery followed a tip received by the […]
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Billy Wagner returns to Pike County for pre-trial
WAVERLY, Ohio — In the latest development of the Piketon Massacre case, Billy Wagner, the patriarch implicated in Ohio’s most notorious homicide, is set to return to Pike County for a pre-trial conference scheduled for March 21, 2025. This court appearance comes amid last-minute attempts by Wagner’s defense to relocate the trial from its current […]
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Ollie’s expands bargain empire with acquisition of 40 Big Lots locations
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania — Ollie’s Bargain Outlet has officially announced its latest acquisition of 40 Big Lots store leases. The deal, which encompasses leases across several states, includes four locations in Ohio: 818 S. Main St. in Bowling Green, 540 Water St. in Chardon, 1925 Tiffin Ave. in Findlay, and 4633 Roosevelt Blvd. in Middletown. This […]
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Chillicothe Police Crime Log – March 17, 2025
Overall, the Chillicothe Police Department responded to 19 incidents on March 16, 2025, ranging from traffic violations and hit-skip accidents to theft and disorderly conduct. Several arrests were made, and multiple investigations remain ongoing. Traffic Stop Leads to Drug-Related Arrest Case Number: PD-P2501333 Officers conducted a traffic stop at 61 N Bridge St, resulting in […]