CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Ross-Chillicothe Convention & Visitors Bureau has announced a lineup of events throughout November, bringing festive activities, historical exhibits, and community gatherings to Chillicothe. Thursday, November 14 Music in the Park5:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Chillicothe City ParkEnjoy live music in Chillicothe City Park every Thursday (weather permitting). This week’s event […]
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Ohio’s preterm birth rates remain high, highlighting persistent health disparities in 2024 March of Dimes report
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The 2024 March of Dimes Report Card, released today, highlights Ohio’s ongoing struggles with preterm birth rates and health disparities in maternal and infant care. With a preterm birth rate of 10.7% across the state and a notably higher rate of 14.8% in Cleveland, Ohio has earned a D+ rating in maternal […]
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Police release report on confrontation between local and “to catch a predator group”
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Chillicothe Police Department has disclosed a heavily redacted report detailing an October 6 encounter between a local resident and members of a predator hunter group called “Bikers Against Predators.” Officers responded to a residence on University Drive after receiving reports of the group’s confrontation with a man they alleged had been […]
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Trump nominates controversial ally Matt Gaetz for Attorney General, sparking bipartisan concerns
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a surprising move during his presidential transition period, President-elect Donald Trump announced that Congressman Matt Gaetz was his pick for Attorney General. Gaetz, a staunch Trump loyalist with a history of controversies, has faced multiple scandals during his time in Congress, including allegations of sharing explicit photos on the House floor […]
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Shawnee State University awarded nearly $2 million to boost high-tech manufacturing workforce in Appalachia
PORTSMOUTH, Ohio — Shawnee State University’s Advanced Manufacturing Center has been awarded a $1,999,092 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to help build a skilled, high-tech manufacturing workforce in the region. The funding will support the university’s efforts to provide in-demand degrees and credentials tailored to advanced manufacturing industries, an initiative designed to revitalize […]
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New studies reveal rising holocaust skepticism and online hate among Americans
NEW YORK, New York — The Metropolis Institute has released two new studies uncovering unsettling trends in public perception regarding Holocaust history and online hate. According to one national survey, about one in eight Americans under the age of 40 (12%) believe that Jewish accounts of the Holocaust are exaggerated, while an even larger percentage, […]
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Chillicothe Police Dept. daily log – November 13, 2024
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The following is the daily media report from the Chillicothe Police Department, summarizing incidents and activities reported on November 13, 2024. PD-P2406405 PD-P2406406 PD-P2406407 PD-P2406408 PD-P2406409 PD-P2406410 PD-P2406411 PD-P2406412 PD-P2406413 PD-P2406414 PD-P2406415 PD-P2406416 PD-P2406417 PD-P2406418 PD-P2406419 PD-P2406420 PD-P2406421 PD-P2406422 PD-P2406423 PD-P2406424 PD-P2406425
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Ohio Christmas tree growers send holiday cheer to troops overseas through Operation Evergreen
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) and the Ohio Christmas Tree Association (OCTA) are teaming up to bring a touch of home to American troops overseas this holiday season. Through the 29th annual “Operation Evergreen,” 100 Ohio-grown Christmas trees and homemade decorations will be shipped to military personnel stationed in Jordan, offering […]
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Ohio Attorney General seeks lead role in suit against ZoomInfo over alleged securities fraud
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has filed a motion requesting that Ohio be designated as the lead plaintiff in a securities class-action lawsuit accusing ZoomInfo Technologies Inc. of misleading investors, which allegedly led to $75.9 million in losses for two major state retirement funds. The lawsuit, recently filed in the U.S. District […]
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Ohio transgender bathroom ban bill heads to Gov. Mike DeWine’s desk
MEGAN HENRY, Ohio Capital Journal — A bill that would ban transgender students from using school bathrooms and locker rooms that align with their gender identity is going to Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s desk. The Ohio Senate voted to concur on Senate Bill 104 in a 24-7 party-line vote Wednesday afternoon. The Ohio House wove House Bill […]