PASADENA, California — ExchangeRight, a real estate investment firm, has acquired 13 net-leased properties through a sale-leaseback transaction with Tractor Supply Company. The properties span over 425,000 square feet and are located across nine states, including Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Texas. This acquisition brings ExchangeRight’s portfolio of Tractor Supply […]
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Laundry ruined: Ross County residents voice frustration over discolored water
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Residents in the Huntington Hills area along State Route 772 have raised concerns about discolored water following water main breaks this week. The issue, which has left some households with stained laundry and unclear tap water, has sparked frustration over the lack of communication from the Ross County Water Company. One […]
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State Department recognizes International Women Human Rights Defenders Day
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of State has issued a statement recognizing International Women Human Rights Defenders Day, highlighting the contributions of women who advocate for human rights and fundamental freedoms globally. Matthew Miller, spokesperson for the department, emphasized the challenges faced by women human rights defenders (WHRDs), who are often subjected to threats, […]
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Amazon workers stage global Black Friday strikes, sparking concerns over holiday deliveries
CRYSTAL CITY, Virginia — Amazon employees across 20 countries, including the United States, walked off the job on Black Friday, joining a coordinated wave of protests to demand better working conditions and to criticize what they call anti-worker practices by the retail giant. The strikes, organized under the “Make Amazon Pay” campaign led by UNI […]
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U.S. Postal Service previews 2025 stamp designs featuring history, nature, and Betty White
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Postal Service has unveiled a preview of its 2025 stamp lineup, highlighting an eclectic mix of historical tributes, natural beauty, and cultural icons. The partial list, announced today, includes several popular series and introduces exciting new designs. “This preview reflects our commitment to diverse subjects and designs for collectors and […]
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Firefighters respond to evening fire in Waverly
WAVERLY, Ohio — Firefighters in Waverly quickly extinguished a small fire at a commercial building on Thanksgiving night. The Waverly Fire Department reported that crews were dispatched to the 600 block of Walnut Street around 9 p.m. following reports of a fire inside the building. Upon arrival, firefighters discovered that an interior light fixture had […]
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Canadian postal strike halts international mail services from U.S.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The ongoing national strike by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers has prompted the suspension of international mail services to Canada, effective November 29, 2024, according to the United States Postal Service (USPS). In a service alert, USPS announced that Canada Post is unable to process or deliver international mail due to […]
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House panel advances drought bailout for farmers around Ohio
NICK EVANS, Ohio Capital Journal — The past year hasn’t been good to many Ohio farmers. In August, a handful of southeastern counties received drought disaster designations. Before the month was out, that list had ballooned to 22 counties throughout Appalachian Ohio. At of early November, the total has risen to 52 counties, cutting a […]
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Accidental shooting on Thanksgiving leaves one injured in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A Thanksgiving morning incident left one person injured after an accidental, self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to the Chillicothe Police Department. Authorities responded to a residence near East Water Street shortly after 5:30 a.m. following a report of a gunshot victim. In a press release, police confirmed the initial investigation indicated the shooting […]
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Ross Co. Sheriff’s Office daily case log – November 28, 2024
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The following is a summary of notable incidents reported to the Ross County Sheriff’s Office on November 28, 2024. Report numbers are provided for reference. Case Number: SO-P2405689Offense: Drug OverdoseReported Date/Time: 11/28/24, 2:41 AMLocation: Lake Dr, ChillicotheNarrative: Deputy JoHansen responded to a report of an overdose near 144 Lake Drive. Case Number: […]