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Ohio bank fined $12,000 for flood insurance violations
POMEROY, Ohio — The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has fined The Farmers Bank and Savings Company $12,000 for violations of federal flood insurance regulations, according to a newly issued enforcement order. The penalty stems from the bank’s failure to follow required force-placed flood insurance procedures on 16 loans, which violates the Flood Disaster Protection […]
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Ohio lawmakers question voter understanding after marijuana law changes
COLUMBUS, Ohio — In a controversial move, Ohio Senate Republicans voted this week to alter the voter-approved legislation legalizing marijuana, raising concerns over whether lawmakers are respecting the will of the people. The changes, which impact how marijuana is sold and regulated, have drawn backlash from voters who say they expected the law to be […]
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Kentucky reports first measles case since 2023, health officials urge caution
FRANKFORT, Kentucky – The Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH) and the Franklin County Health Department have confirmed the state’s first measles case since 2023. The case, announced on February 26, involves an adult resident who recently traveled internationally to an area experiencing ongoing measles transmission. Health officials say the individual visited a Planet Fitness […]
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Pickaway Co. man convicted in rape and prostitution case after two-day trial
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio – A Pickaway County jury has convicted a Circleville man on multiple charges, including rape and compelling prostitution, following a two-day trial in the Pickaway County Court of Common Pleas. Mark E. Whaley, 53, was accused of sexually abusing a juvenile victim, who later reported the crimes to school authorities. Prosecutors charged Whaley […]
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Public input sought for S.R. 180 bridge replacement in Ross County
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is moving forward with plans to replace a bridge on State Route 180 in Ross County and is asking for public feedback on the project. The bridge, located between Robinson Road and Sulfur Spring Road in Green Township, is set for replacement as part of efforts […]
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Social Security Administration hit with mass restructuring as federal government faces widespread layoffs
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced a massive restructuring effort that will lead to significant workforce reductions, involuntary reassignments, and office closures—the latest in a wave of federal job cuts under the Trump administration’s aggressive downsizing of government agencies. The restructuring follows the White House’s ongoing push to gut the federal […]
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Watson, Courtney Elizabeth Denise was booked on 2/28/2025 6:52 AM
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Youngstown lands new aerospace and defense innovation hub
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — A major investment in Youngstown’s manufacturing future is set to bring new opportunities to the region, as state leaders have announced the creation of the Youngstown Innovation Hub for Aerospace and Defense. The project, backed by $26 million from the Ohio Innovation Hubs Program and an additional $36 million in federal, local, […]
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Army veteran overcomes health battles with life-saving heart transplant
HOUSTON, Texas — More than 20 years after his military service, Army veteran Terrill Giere continues to embody the resilience of a soldier. His journey has been marked by serious health struggles, including heart failure, a stroke, and a life-threatening infection. For a year, he depended on a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) to keep […]