CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – A stabbing incident late Sunday night has led to the arrest of a Greenfield woman, Brandy Luckett, 38, who now faces multiple charges. The Chillicothe Police Department responded to a call around 11:48 PM on March 9, 2025, at a residence in the 300 block of Clay Street. Upon arrival, police found […]
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Investigation underway after discovery of human remains in Fairfield County
FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Ohio — The Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office has launched an investigation following the discovery of human remains in a wooded locale of Pleasantville, Ohio. Authorities were alerted to the situation in the 5300 block of Geiger Rd. on March 9, 2025, after receiving a report from a local resident. Sheriff’s deputies verified the […]
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New Boston officer violently attacked in police station parking lot
SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio — In a startling incident at the New Boston Police Department, an officer was assaulted early Saturday morning, March 8, 2025, while attempting to subdue an erratic individual. The altercation, reported to have started at 8:34 a.m., triggered an immediate response from local law enforcement, including Scioto County deputies, detectives, and Portsmouth […]
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ACLU files objection against State Department’s passport policies under Trump administration
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is challenging the Trump Administration’s approach to passport issuance for transgender, intersex, and nonbinary individuals. The ACLU contends that the State Department, influenced by the administration’s policies, is improperly denying passports that accurately reflect the user’s gender identity. The ACLU claims that these actions represent a […]
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Despite claims of transparency, JobsOhio pay disclosure raises questions
MARTY SCHLADEN, Ohio Capital Journal — Ohio’s “private” economic development corporation boasts that even though it’s legally private, it practices the “highest standards of accountability and transparency…” But when it comes to how much the agency pays its employees in what used to be public dollars, its disclosures are far from complete. It doesn’t name […]
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Ohio Attorney General endorses bill for nationwide E15 gasoline access
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has joined forces with attorneys general from 15 other states in advocating for the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025. This proposed legislation would allow for the year-round sale of E15 gasoline, which consists of 15% ethanol and 85% gasoline, across all states. The […]
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Bipartisan effort reintroduces Rural Wellness Act to boost mental health services in rural communities
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a collaborative move across party lines, Representatives Dave Taylor (OH-02), Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), Brad Finstad (MN-01), and Don Davis (NC-01) reintroduced the Rural Wellness Act on March 6, 2025. This bipartisan legislation focuses on enhancing access to mental health and substance abuse treatment services in rural areas, emphasizing the development of […]
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Unexpected guest: Naked burglary suspect found showering in neighbor’s apartment
MCARTHUR, Ohio — Residents of McArthur Manor had an unusual wake-up call on Saturday, March 8, when officers were dispatched for an active burglary—only to find a suspect who had made herself a little too comfortable. According to police, Barbra Brooks, a woman known to the officers, had allegedly wandered into a neighbor’s apartment completely […]
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Best NZ Online Casinos 2025 – Top 10 Online Casino Sites in New Zealand (Update)
Kiwis are used to greatness – so why should they settle for anything less than the best NZ online casinos? And speaking of greatness, Jonny Jackpot’s online pokie selection and NZ$1,000 welcome package are some of the best combinations you’ll find online. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves. In this guide, we’ve listed and […]
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New columbarium installed for veterans at Grandview Cemetery in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A new columbarium is being installed at Grandview Cemetery to provide a dedicated final resting place for veterans. The project, overseen by the Ross County Veterans Service Commission, will offer nearly 200 niches for cremation burials. Commission members were on-site as construction crews worked to place the structure, which will serve as […]