CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to various calls for service on November 14, 2024. Incidents ranged from mental health crises and domestic disputes to thefts and drug-related offenses. Below is a summary of selected incidents from the day’s activity. SO-P2405481, 04:12 a.m., Lynette Dr, KingstonIncident: Alleged to be Mentally IllDeputies were […]
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Chillicothe Police Dept. daily log – November 14, 2024
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Chillicothe Police Department responded to various incidents on November 14, 2024, including reports of assault, theft, child endangerment, and drug trafficking. The following summaries provide a snapshot of the day’s activities and ongoing investigations. PD-P2406426 | Assault – Knowingly Cause HarmReported Date/Time: 11/14/24, 8:32 AM | Location: Yoctangee PkwyNarrative: Officer contacted […]
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Ohio Republicans propose requiring proof of citizenship for voting, removal of dropboxes
NICK EVANS, Ohio Capital Journal — Another election has come and gone in Ohio with no reports of widespread fraud. That hasn’t stopped a handful of Republican state senators from advancing legislation to place new restrictions on how Ohioans cast their ballots. State Sen. Niraj Antani, R-Miamisburg, has put forward a bill requiring Ohioans show […]
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Cantor Fitzgerald Partners with Tether, SoftBank, and Bitfinex in $3B Bitcoin Fund
In a recent report by The Financial Times, Brandon Lutnick, who is the son of Howard Lutnick, United States Commerce Secretary and chair of Cantor Fitzgerald, is forming a partnership with crypto giants Tether and Bitfinex, as well as Softbank, to create a multibillion-dollar acquisition vehicle. This project, named Cantor Equity Partners, will create a […]
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Upcoming events in Chillicothe offer music, ice skating, and holiday shopping
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, […]