CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — Firefighters were called to the Sofidel plant in Circleville on Wednesday after motorists reported flames visible from the roof of the Italian toilet paper manufacturing facility. Emergency crews arrived and extinguished the blaze. Officials have yet to determine the cause of the fire, marking the latest in a series of incidents at […]
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AG Yost launches cleanup grants to tackle illegal dumping across Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced an expansion of the “Shine a Light on Dumpers” initiative, introducing $1 million in grant funding to assist local governments with cleaning up illegal dump sites and implementing preventive measures. “Illegal dumping is an ugly, unhealthy problem no community should face,” Yost said. “We’re providing real […]
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American Freight to close all stores nationwide
DELAWARE, Ohio — Discount furniture and appliance retailer American Freight has begun closing its stores across the United States following a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing by its parent company, Franchise Group, Inc. (FRG). The announcement, made on November 3, comes after months of financial losses attributed to FRG’s owner, B. Riley Financial. Founded in Lima, […]
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Governor DeWine unveils new traffic safety initiative and updates healthcare efforts in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio —Ohio Governor Mike DeWine visited Springfield today to announce a traffic safety initiative aimed at training members of the area’s growing Haitian migrant community in safe driving skills. The program, supported by donations from the Maria Tiberi Foundation and Virtual Driver Interactive, includes 10 state-of-the-art driving simulators placed in key locations across Clark […]
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Highland County couple seeks kidney donor for life-saving transplant
HIGHLAND, Ohio — Steven and Diana Stuckey never thought they would be in this position, but now they’re reaching out to the community for help. After moving from Indiana to Southern Ohio in 2021 for their retirement, the couple settled into Highland County, where they hoped would be their forever home. Everything changed in early […]
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Former ODRC corrections commander to plead guilty in fatal shooting
ORIENT, Ohio — A former commander with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections, David Pearson, is set to plead to a negligent homicide charge in connection with the fatal shooting of corrections officer Lt. Rodney Osborne during a training exercise earlier this year. The Scioto Valley Guardian was the first news outlet to break […]
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15 puppies found and ready for adoption at Ross County Humane Society
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — The Ross County Humane Society recently took in an unexpected group of 15 puppies, allegedly found abandoned. While the circumstances surrounding their discovery remain unclear—how does someone misplace 15 puppies without noticing?—the shelter staff has stepped up to provide care and ensure their health. These puppies, identified as mixed breeds (possibly […]
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Ross Co. Sheriff’s Office daily case log – December 4, 2024
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Ross County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to ensuring public safety and addressing criminal activity within our community. The following is a summary of reports and incidents handled on December 4, 2024. SO-P2405772Offenses: OVI, Disorderly Conduct, Underage Offenses, No Valid License, Speeding (60 MPH)Date/Time: 12/04/24 at 1:28 AMLocation: US-23, ChillicotheDeputy JoHansen conducted […]
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Chillicothe Police daily case log – December 4, 2024
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Chillicothe Police Department responded to 19 incidents on December 4, 2024. The calls ranged from routine traffic stops to more serious incidents involving domestic disputes, thefts, and a reported kidnapping. Below is a detailed summary of the day’s events: Case Number: PD-P2406789Offense: License Plate UnobstructedReported Date/Time: December 4, 2024, at 1:35 […]
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital employee found with 400,000 child porn images on phone has been sentenced
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A former employee of Nationwide Children’s Hospital was sentenced to 210 months in prison on Tuesday for crimes involving child pornography. Ryan Ramos, 38, of Columbus, received his sentence in U.S. District Court after pleading guilty in May 2024 to one count each of distributing, receiving, and possessing child pornography. Ramos, who […]