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Water outage reported in Ross County
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio – Residents and businesses near Star Drive in Chillicothe are experiencing a water outage as the Ross County Water Company works to repair a valve. According to officials, crews are on-site and working to restore service as quickly as possible. There is no estimated time for completion, but customers are advised to […]
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Missing 12-year-old found safe in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Ohio – A 12-year-old boy who was reported missing early Thursday morning has been safely located, according to law enforcement officials. Authorities had issued a public alert seeking assistance in locating the juvenile, who was last seen between 5:45 AM and 6:45 AM in the area of Raysville Road. The boy was described […]
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Midmark Corporation to close Highland County facility, mass layoffs begin this month
HIGHLAND COUNTY, Ohio – Midmark Corporation, a medical equipment manufacturer, announced in January that it will permanently close its Leesburg facility by May 30, 2025, leading to the layoff of approximately 80 employees over the course of several months. The company filed an official Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act notice with state officials, […]
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Pike County Sheriff donates trauma first aid kit to government center
PIKE COUNTY, Ohio – Pike County Sheriff Tracy D. Evans has donated an electronic trauma medical first aid kit to the Pike County Government Center to enhance emergency preparedness. The kit will be mounted in the lobby area, making it accessible to both government employees and the public in case of a medical emergency. The […]
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Ohio business groups push back on Senate bill banning noncompete contracts
NICK EVANS, Ohio Capital Journal — Opponents got their chance Wednesday to weigh in on an Ohio Senate measure banning noncompete contracts in the state. The sponsors contend that tools like nondisclosure and nonsolicitation agreements as well as trade secrets law are more than enough to protect employers’ business and intellectual property. But opponents argue […]
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Ohio University researchers discover potential breakthrough in obesity treatment
ATHENS, Ohio – In a significant breakthrough in the fight against obesity, researchers at Ohio University have identified a protein that could potentially combat weight gain and improve metabolic health. Their findings, recently published in the journal Obesity, suggest that Apolipoprotein A4 (APOA4)—a naturally occurring protein in the body—could be harnessed as a treatment for […]