DELAWARE, Ohio — American Freight Group, LLC, headquartered at 109 Innovation Court, has announced a mass layoff of 62 employees, effective February 3, 2025, due to poor financial performance. This decision follows the Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing of its parent company, Franchise Group Inc., in November 2024. The layoffs will affect various positions, including accounts […]
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Circleville firefighter parts ways with department, receives $100,000 settlement
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — Fire Captain Micah Reese has parted ways with the City of Circleville following a disciplinary issue that arose from his handling of a medical emergency call earlier this year. Initially terminated on March 14, Reese’s dismissal was later modified after an appeal process. The details of the alleged mishandling was not released. […]
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Ohio House advances bill expanding property tax relief for long-term homeowners
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio House of Representatives has passed House Bill 274, a bipartisan measure aimed at providing enhanced property tax exemptions for homeowners who have lived in their residences for two decades or longer. The bill passed with a vote of 78-11 and now heads to the Senate for consideration. The legislation would […]
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$2M program expansion aims to fix Ohio’s children services crisis
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Gov. Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Children and Youth Director Kara B. Wente announced a $2 million expansion of the Ohio Child Protective Services Fellowship Program to address a growing workforce crisis in children services. The fellowship program, which allows college students majoring in human services-related fields to work part-time in […]
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Chillicothe woman choked, beaten in horrifying assault
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A man was arrested and faces multiple charges, including felonious assault, domestic violence, and strangulation, after an alleged attack on a woman inside her East Water Street residence, according to the Chillicothe Police Department. Officers responded to the 800 block of East Water Street and found the victim, whose injuries were described […]
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Fayette County Sheriff’s Office issues traffic alert following multiple crashes
FAYETTE COUNTY, Ohio — The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office is urging motorists to exercise caution as deputies respond to multiple weather-related crashes in northwest Fayette County. Traffic is currently restricted on U.S. Route 35 near State Route 435 due to hazardous conditions. Drivers are advised to use alternative routes and remain vigilant while traveling through […]
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Circleville nonprofit receives $1,500 for homeless veterans’ support
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — Pickaway County Community Action Organization (PICCA) has received a $1,500 donation from the Pickaway County Women’s Republican Club to bolster services for homeless veterans. The funds will be dedicated to PICCA’s Ohio House, a transitional housing facility aiding unhoused veterans. Brenna Gibson, president of the Women’s Republican Club, emphasized the importance of […]
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Ohio ratepayers are subsidizing coal plants. Report says owners long knew they warmed the globe.
MARTY SCHLADEN, Ohio Capital Journal — Duke Energy is among the companies enjoying massive subsidies from 2019’s corrupt-but-still-not-fully-repealed Ohio House Bill 6. And while ratepayers are propping up two aging, uncompetitive coal plants, a new report says Duke and its predecessor companies have known for 40 years that burning coal causes climate change. It said […]
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Ross Co. Sheriff’s Office daily case log – December 10, 2024
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Deputies with the Ross County Sheriff’s Office handled 17 calls for service on December 10, 2024. Below is a detailed report of each incident, including welfare checks, thefts, and domestic disputes. Welfare Check on JuvenileCase No. SO-P2405869Reported: 8:01 AMLocation: Western Ave, ChillicotheDeputy Morgan responded to a welfare check regarding a juvenile not […]
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Chillicothe police daily case log – December 10, 2024
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A variety of incidents were reported throughout the city on December 10, 2024, ranging from traffic violations to domestic disputes and thefts. Below is a summary of the day’s notable calls for service, each detailing the nature of the incidents and the actions taken by law enforcement. Traffic Stop on University DriveCase […]