COLUMBUS, Ohio – Governor Mike DeWine has announced a new Teacher Bootcamp Program, aimed at giving up to 667 Ohio educators hands-on experience in the industries that drive the state’s economy. The idea: Get teachers into businesses, expose them to in-demand skills, and bring that knowledge back to the classroom to better prepare students for […]
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Ohio lawmakers push to lock in ‘Ag. Appreciation’ Days amid industry uncertainty
COLUMBUS, OH – Ohio lawmakers are once again trying to cement a set of commemorative days for the state’s agricultural industry, reintroducing the Ag. Appreciation Act from the last legislative session. The bill, backed by State Reps. Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland) and Bob Peterson (R-Sabina), aims to officially recognize a handful of agriculture-related observances in state […]
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Scioto County grand jury indicts 12 in latest session
PORTSMOUTH, Ohio – A Scioto County grand jury has returned indictments against 12 individuals following its January 24 session, with charges spanning from drug trafficking to domestic violence, felonious assault, and failure to appear. Scioto County Prosecutor Shane A. Tieman announced the indictments in a press release dated February 4, outlining a range of serious […]
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New details emerge in high-speed Chillicothe pursuit and arrest
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – A routine patrol turned into a high-speed chase on February 3, 2025, when police attempted to stop a maroon 2013 Kia Optima driven by Holly Davidson, a wanted felon with outstanding warrants. According to police reports, Davidson refused to pull over, sparking a dangerous pursuit through Ross and Pike counties. Authorities first […]
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OUC to host Black History Month program honoring African American labor
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – Ohio University Chillicothe, in collaboration with the Chillicothe and Ross County Public Library and the Ross County Chapter of the NAACP, will present a Black History Month program centered on the contributions of African Americans in labor. The event is set for Thursday, Feb. 20, at 6:30 p.m. in Bennett Hall. Attendees […]
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Ohio’s Winter Crisis Program: A lifeline for families facing the cold
COLUMBUS, Ohio – As temperatures plummet across Ohio, thousands of families struggle to keep their homes warm. But for many, a state program helps to provide a critical lifeline. The Ohio Department of Development, in partnership with The Breathing Association, is offering heating assistance through the Home Energy Assistance Winter Crisis Program (HEAP), ensuring vulnerable […]
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Deadly fentanyl pipeline: Arizona dealer sentenced in Columbus crackdown
COLUMBUS, Ohio – A fentanyl dealer operating out of Arizona, who used the U.S. Postal Service to funnel deadly shipments into central Ohio, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison. Jose Ruben Leyva, 46, of Phoenix, was convicted for his role in trafficking fentanyl-laced narcotics to Columbus, court documents show. Between April and […]
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Chillicothe Police Crime Log – 02/05/2025
Chillicothe Police responded to multiple incidents on February 5, 2025, including thefts, outstanding warrants, traffic violations, and non-criminal concerns. Investigations continue for several reports, including shoplifting, criminal mischief, and a missing person. Below is a summary of each reported incident. Warrant Issued Case Number: PD-P2500625 Police documented a warrant report on North Paint Street at […]
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Ross Co. Sheriff Crime Log – February 5, 2025
Today saw a range of incidents across various locations in Ross County, including traffic violations, a warrant service, domestic disputes, and multiple stops for driving under suspension. Authorities were also engaged in addressing non-criminal matters, and a theft investigation was initiated. Notable occurrences included the discovery of suspected narcotics and an instance of disorderly conduct. […]