PIKETON, Ohio — The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has received the latest groundwater treatment report for the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant, showing continued efforts to remove trichloroethylene (TCE), a hazardous industrial solvent linked to cancer. While the January 2025 report highlights treatment efforts, residents and environmental advocates remain deeply skeptical of the Department of […]
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Ohio Senate passes higher ed overhaul bill less than a day after eight hours of opponent testimony
OHIO CAPITAL JOURNAL, Megan Henry — The Ohio Senate passed a controversial higher education bill that would overhaul the state’s public universities during Wednesday’s session. This came one day after more than 800 Ohioans submitted testimony against it. Fourteen people provided supporter testimony. The sponsor of the bill called those numbers “irrelevant.” Ohio Senate Bill 1 was […]
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USS Harry S. Truman involved in collision near Egypt
PORT SAID, Egypt — The U.S. Navy reported that the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman collided with a large merchant vessel Wednesday night in the Mediterranean Sea near Port Said, Egypt. Officials stated there were no injuries and no flooding on the carrier following the incident. According to the Navy’s statement, the ship’s nuclear […]
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Governor DeWine announces accreditation of first Ohio law enforcement agencies
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Today, Governor Mike DeWine announced the accreditation of 10 Ohio law enforcement agencies, the first to complete the new Ohio Collaborative Law Enforcement Accreditation Program. This program was initiated by Governor DeWine last year to highlight agencies that voluntarily adhere to nearly three dozen state standards covering a range of core responsibilities […]
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Firefighters respond to structure fire in Pike County
PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — Emergency services are currently dispatched to the scene of a reported structure fire in the 2200 block of Spunk Road. The call was received around 9:45 a.m., prompting a response from local firefighters. According to dispatchers, preliminary reports indicate that all occupants have evacuated. Firefighting units are heading to the scene. […]
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Former Buckeye head coach set to become Ohio’s 67th Lieutenant Governor
COLUMBUS, Ohio — In an event that marries the realms of sports and politics, former Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Jim Tressel is set to be sworn in as the state’s 67th Lieutenant Governor. The ceremony will take place in the historic Ohio Statehouse Rotunda this Friday, February 14, at 11 a.m. Governor Mike DeWine […]
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First human case of bird flu reported in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio has confirmed its first probable human case of the influenza A(H5) virus, also known as Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) or bird flu, marking a significant development in the state’s ongoing battle with the virus. An adult male farm worker from Mercer County, who had direct contact with deceased commercial poultry, […]
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Vapors of Chillicothe innovates in vaping and safe CBD market
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — In the heart of Chillicothe, a small business is making waves in the vaping and CBD industry. Vapors of Chillicothe, a local vape shop, has become a go-to destination for those seeking quality vapes and CBD products, combining innovation with a community focus. A Hub for Vaping Enthusiasts Vapors of Chillicothe has […]
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Courts rule DeWine must distribute $900 million in pandemic benefits to Ohioans
COLUMBUS, Ohio — In a decisive legal development, a Franklin County judge has ruled that Ohio must rejoin a federal pandemic relief program, potentially directing $900 million to residents who were cut off from supplemental unemployment benefits. Judge Michael Holbrook of the Franklin County Common Pleas Court mandated that Governor Mike DeWine and the Ohio […]
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Chillicothe Police Crime Log – 02/12/2025
The Chillicothe Police Department responded to multiple incidents on February 12, 2025, including reports of disorderly conduct, criminal mischief, traffic violations, and warrant arrests. Officers investigated a theft complaint, conducted traffic stops for driving under suspension, and responded to a non-suspicious death and a juvenile-related incident. Several individuals were arrested on outstanding warrants. The following […]