SHAUNEEN MIRANDA, Ohio Capital Journal — In the crucial last month before President Joe Biden leaves office, immigrants and allies on Tuesday urged the president to offer protections for immigrant communities before Donald Trump is inaugurated. The president-elect has promised the largest deportation in U.S. history, stoking fear and uncertainty among undocumented immigrants and immigration advocates over […]
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Over $213,000 in grants awarded to boost Ross County communities in 2025
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Nineteen local organizations have been awarded grants totaling $213,744 from the Robert E. and Genevieve B. Schaefer Fund to support cultural, health, and economic development in Ross County. The Robert E. and Genevieve B. Schaefer Fund was established in 1989 by Robert E. Schaefer, a longtime Chillicothe resident and veteran newspaperman. Schaefer […]
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Local mayor says mystery drones over New Jersey could be linked to missing radioactive material
BELLEVILLE, New Jersey — Authorities may have uncovered the reason behind mysterious drones spotted over New Jersey, with Belleville Mayor Michael Melham revealing to Fox 5 New York that the aircraft could be linked to a search for missing radioactive material. The missing item, a GE-68 pin used at the Nazha Cancer Center in Newfield, […]
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Ross Co. Sheriff’s Office daily case log – December 17, 2024
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to multiple incidents throughout the day, addressing crimes ranging from theft and shoplifting to drug possession and domestic disputes. Below is a summary of selected reports: SO-P2405978Offense: Disorderly ConductReported: 8:17 AMLocation: Hopetown Rd, ChillicotheNarrative: Deputies Dutcher and Woodbridge were dispatched to Hopetown Road regarding a burglary report. […]
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Chillicothe P.D. daily case log – December 17, 2024
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – Officers responded to a series of incidents throughout the city on December 17th, ranging from theft and disorderly conduct to traffic violations and behavioral emergencies. Below is a summary of notable cases: PD-P2407030Offense: Disorderly Conduct – Intoxicated, Creating Risk of HarmReported: 12:04 AMLocation: S Douglas AveNarrative: Officers were dispatched to the area […]
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Prosecutors seek to toss Judge from Billy Wagner’s case in Pike Co.
PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — In a significant escalation of the legal proceedings surrounding Ohio’s largest murder case, prosecutors have now requested that Judge Jonathan Hein be disqualified from overseeing the trials related to the 2016 Pike County massacre, where eight members of the Rhoden family were killed. Judge Hein was appointed to manage the cases […]
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Ohio moves to reinstate Medicaid work requirements: What it means for thousands
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Medicaid has announced plans to submit a proposal to reinstate work requirements for individuals receiving Medicaid expansion benefits. This move comes after a similar proposal was approved federally in 2019 but later revoked. According to state officials, the proposal aims to promote financial independence while ensuring continued access […]
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Man sentenced to federal prison for stalking gays on dating apps
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Omoruyi O. Uwadiae, a 29-year-old from Columbus, was sentenced to 51 months in prison on Monday for a series of crimes involving the harassment, cyberstalking, extortion, and identity theft of victims across multiple states. Uwadiae specifically targeted gay and bisexual men, exploiting them through platforms like Grindr. According to court documents, he […]
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DuPont and local church spread holiday cheer through generous donations
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio – The Pickaway County Community Action Organization’s (PICCA) Toys for Tots program received a significant boost this holiday season thanks to generous donations from DuPont and Circleville First Baptist Church. DuPont Supports Toys for Tots DuPont’s CARE Team played a key role in supporting the Toys for Tots program by delivering overflowing boxes […]
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Holiday heroes: VFW Post 108 donates $5K to bring Christmas joy to over 100 Chillicothe children
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – The Ross County Health District has expressed appreciation to VFW Post 108 for a generous $5,000 donation to benefit families enrolled in the Help Me Grow Home Visiting program. The funds were used to purchase Christmas gifts for approximately 110 children, ranging from infants to five years old. The donation, made possible […]