COLUMBUS, Ohio – Former Ohio State football coach and university president Jim Tressel was sworn in Thursday as Ohio’s 67th lieutenant governor, marking a new chapter in his career as he transitions from education and athletics into public office. Ohio Supreme Court Justice Patrick DeWine administered the oath of office in a ceremony at the […]
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Ohio-based aviation company and employees indicted for illegally exporting aircraft parts to Russia
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Federal prosecutors have charged Flighttime Enterprises Inc., an Ohio-based subsidiary of a Russian aircraft parts supplier, along with three of its current and former employees, in a scheme to illegally export aviation components to Russia in violation of U.S. export laws. An 11-count indictment unsealed Tuesday alleges that the company, which has […]
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Lucasville drug bust nets meth, fentanyl, firearms; three arrested
LUCASVILLE, Ohio – A major drug bust in Lucasville led to the arrest of two alleged traffickers and the seizure of meth, fentanyl, crack cocaine, firearms, and cash, according to the Scioto County Sheriff’s Office and Portsmouth Police Department. Around 9:06 a.m. on February 13, task force officers, assisted by the Southern Ohio Organized and […]
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Controversial ‘private corporation’ JobsOhio gets billions more without paying more to state
MARTY SCHLADEN, Ohio Capital Journal — The Ohio Controlling Board on Wednesday awarded JobsOhio billions more in what used to be public money without demanding that the “private” corporation pay more for the privilege. Attorney General Dave Yost had questioned the arrangement, but his office wasn’t present at the hearing, nor did it answer questions […]
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Fire erupts in Ross County, homeowner scuffles with firefighters
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – A structure fire on England Hollow Road in Ross County drew emergency responders Thursday evening, but the flames weren’t the only problem they encountered. According to a report from the Ross County Sheriff’s Office, firefighters with Scioto Township EMS and Fire arrived on the scene around 5:34 p.m. to battle the blaze. […]
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Chillicothe Police Crime Log – 02/13/2025
Overall, the Chillicothe Police Department responded to 11 incidents on February 13, 2025. These included multiple cases of criminal activity such as drug possession, breaking and entering, and aggravated menacing. Officers also handled traffic violations, warrant arrests, and reports of trespassing. Investigations remain ongoing in several cases. Traffic Citation Issued Case Number: PD-P2500779 A traffic […]
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Mother and son convicted in deadly dog mauling case in Pickaway County
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — In a recent court decision, Susan Withers, 62, and her son Adam Withers, 35, from Circleville, Ohio, face prison time after being found guilty on Thursday of multiple charges related to a tragic incident in which their dogs mauled an elderly neighbor to death. The jury convicted both the mother and son […]
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Russian drone attack targets Chernobyl
KYIV, Ukraine — A Russian drone strike hit the protective shield surrounding Reactor 4 at the former Chernobyl nuclear power plant in northern Ukraine early Friday morning. The drone, equipped with a high-explosive warhead, caused a fire at the site, which was extinguished by emergency response teams. Ukrainian officials have reported that radiation levels remain […]
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Ross Co. Sheriff Crime Log – February 13, 2025
Today’s incidents include various law enforcement activities ranging from traffic stops and criminal investigations to non-criminal matters like welfare checks and parking issues. Several cases involve ongoing investigations, while others resulted in citations or arrests. Below are summaries of each case from February 13, 2025. Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest on Massieville Road Case Number: […]
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Fayette County: Mexican national with past drug trafficking conviction arrested again for illegal reentry
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Pedro Marquez, a 34-year-old Mexican national from Fayette County, finds himself in custody once more after being arrested today by federal agents. Marquez, previously deported following a drug trafficking conviction, faces charges of illegal reentry into the United States, a serious offense that could land him up to 20 years in prison. […]