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Judge to weigh state’s request to delay unemployment ruling amid $900 million dispute

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Attorneys representing thousands of Ohioans denied nearly $900 million in Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) benefits are urging Franklin County Common Pleas Judge Michael Holbrook to reject the state’s request for a stay and enforce his February 12 ruling ordering Governor Mike DeWine to reinstate the program. The hearing, scheduled for 1:30 […]

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Chillicothe Police Crime Log – February 23, 2025

On February 22, 2025, the Chillicothe Police Department responded to multiple incidents throughout the city, including arrests on outstanding warrants, reports of disorderly conduct, and various traffic-related offenses. Officers also assisted the Ross County Sheriff’s Office with a burglary complaint and responded to cases involving criminal trespass and underage consumption. Investigations remain ongoing in several […]

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Ross Co. Sheriff Crime Log – February 23, 2025

On February 23, 2025, the Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to a series of incidents ranging from disorderly conduct to speeding violations. Several non-criminal complaints were addressed, including reports of unruly juveniles and disputes. Meanwhile, theft incidents and protection order violations were also investigated. Below is a summary of each case: Disorderly Conduct on Main […]

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Piketon’s water under scrutiny: EPA cites village for monitoring violations amid ongoing concerns over radioactive contamination

PIKETON, Ohio — The water supply in Piketon, Ohio, has once again come under scrutiny as the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a Notice of Violation (NOV) to Piketon Village Public Water System (PWS) for failing to monitor and report disinfection by-products in drinking water during the fourth quarter of 2024. This violation compounds […]

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