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Chillicothe to host open house on Appalachian Community Grant Program improvements

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The City of Chillicothe, in partnership with American Structurepoint, will hold an open house on Monday, Dec. 16, at 6 p.m. in the Yoctangee Park Armory, located at 199 North Paint Street. The event will provide community members with updates on the Appalachian Community Grant Program (ACGP) award for improvements to Yoctangee […]

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Illegal dumping crackdown: Pike County uses trail cameras to track offenders

WAVERLY, Ohio — Reports of illegal dumping along Salt Creek Road and Red Hollow Road last week have prompted investigations by the Pike County Prosecutor’s Office. Prosecutor Michael Davis announced that a response team retrieved evidence at the scenes identifying potential offenders. No names have been released, but charges are being prepared for filing in […]

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Veteran unemployment drops to 2.8%, significantly outpacing non-veterans

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. veteran unemployment rate fell to 2.8% in November 2024, maintaining one of the lowest levels on record and far outperforming the 4.2% unemployment rate for non-veterans. The report highlights a continued trend of strong employment outcomes for veterans, even as the broader labor market shows signs of strain. Key Trends […]

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Polaris issues recall for thousands of off-road vehicles over fire and injury risks

MEDINA, Minnesota — Polaris has announced two separate recalls affecting over 23,500 recreational and utility off-road vehicles (ROVs) in the U.S. and Canada, citing potential fire and injury hazards. The recalls involve the Polaris RZR XP 1000, XP 4 1000, Ranger Recreational Off-Road Vehicles, and ProXD and Bobcat Utility Task Vehicles. Polaris RZR XP 1000 […]

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“The Adjuster” arrested: Alleged killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO sparks national outrage and debate

ALTOONA, Pennsylvania — A suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was apprehended Monday at a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania, according to law enforcement officials. Luigi Nicholas Mangione, 26, an Ivy League graduate from a prominent Maryland real estate family, was arrested after a customer recognized him and notified authorities. Mangione, who has […]

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Ohio lawmakers introduce bill to ban restrictive post-employment agreements

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Senate Bill 339, introduced on Dec. 4, 2024, seeks to ban agreements restricting workers from pursuing new jobs or operating businesses after leaving their employers. The bipartisan bill, sponsored by Sen. Louis Blessing (R) and Sen. William DeMora (D), aims to protect workers’ rights and promote job mobility. The proposed legislation […]

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