COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Republicans have introduced new legislation that, if passed, would make ranked-choice voting (RCV) illegal across the state. Ohio House Bill 684 (HB 684), introduced by Representatives Scott Wiggam and D.J. Swearingen, aims to prohibit the use of RCV in all federal, state, and local elections in Ohio. The proposed legislation was […]
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Nearly a third of registered Ohio voters cast their ballots early in the 2024 election
MEGAN HENRY, Ohio Capital Journal — More than 2.53 million Ohioans voted early in the election, according to data from the Ohio Secretary of State as of Monday afternoon. This is a combination of in person early voting and returned absentee ballots, totaling 2,532,260. Early voting ended Sunday. There are more than 8 million registered voters in […]
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Three indicted in recent Scioto County grand jury session
SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio — Scioto County Prosecuting Attorney Shane A. Tieman announced this week that the Scioto County Grand Jury convened on November 1, 2024, and returned three indictments. Two defendants, identified as Tyreese Harding and Jonah Lawwill, both 18 years old, are facing multiple felony charges related to violent crimes in the area. Details […]
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Ohio’s Winter Crisis Program offers energy assistance for income-eligible households
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — As temperatures begin to drop, Ohio’s Home Energy Assistance Winter Crisis Program is stepping in to help income-eligible residents manage their heating costs. Running from November 1, 2024, through March 31, 2025, the program provides one-time assistance to households facing service disconnection, or who need help reconnecting service, establishing new accounts, transferring […]
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Ross Co. Sheriff’s Office incident log – November 4, 2024
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The following report outlines incidents and activities responded to by the Ross County Sheriff’s Office on November 4, 2024. The report includes cases involving warrants, trespassing, theft, disorderly conduct, and other non-criminal incidents. Investigations are ongoing where specified. Case Number: SO-P2405334Offense: WarrantReported Date/Time: 11/04/24, 5:11 a.m.Location: SR-41, BainbridgeNarrative: Deputies were dispatched regarding […]
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Chillicothe Police Dept. incident log – November 4, 2024
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The following is a summary of incidents reported to the Chillicothe Police Department on November 4, 2024. This log includes details on various cases involving drug-related offenses, theft, traffic incidents, and disorderly conduct, among others. Case Number: PD-P2406233Offenses: Possession of Drugs; Possessing Drug Abuse InstrumentsReported Date/Time: 11/04/24, 4:33 a.m.Location: 40 N. Bridge […]
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Americans head to polls in historic Election Day
OHIO — Americans across the nation are turning out in record numbers today in what many political historians are calling the most consequential election of the modern era. Voters are not only casting ballots in a fierce presidential race between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, but they are also determining the […]
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Expansion of radioactive disposal site in Piketon sparks debate amid plans for new nickel recycling facility
PIKETON, Ohio — The expansion of the on-site radioactive waste disposal site at the former Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant (PORTS) in Piketon continues, as several additional disposal cells have been constructed since early 2023. These new cells accommodate the rubble from decommissioned buildings, including one of the plant’s massive process structures, as demolition proceeds at […]
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Latest Betting Odds for the Upcoming US Election
The final days before the US Presidential election have been packed with online betting opportunities. While those in the US are not able to place real money bets on the outcome of the election, offshore betting sites provide the latest odds and a chance to win payouts for wagering on whether Harris or Trump will […]
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Ohio Supreme Court suspends former Air Force attorney after violent standoff
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Supreme Court of Ohio has suspended former Air Force attorney William McClain of Warren County for two years, following a violent incident fueled by alcohol that required a SWAT team intervention. McClain, a former judge advocate general with the 88th Air Base Wing at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, has been under […]