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Halloween display warns of nuclear dangers in Pike County

PIKETON, Ohio — Nuclear activists have created a haunting Halloween display to raise awareness about what has been called the most serious accident in the history of the Piketon Atomic Plant. The display reflects the March 7, 1978, incident when a cylinder carrying a dangerous and radioactive material was dropped, rupturing and releasing hazardous substances […]

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Ross County man faces animal cruelty charges after 47 dogs found in inhumane conditions

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A Ross County man faces multiple charges of animal cruelty after authorities discovered 47 dogs locked in makeshift cages without doors, forcing them to live in squalor, according to the Ross County Sheriff’s Office. On October 18, 2024, law enforcement responded to a property on Chapel Creek Road, where they assisted the […]

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Authorities investigate a case of alleged elder abuse in Ross County

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Police are investigating allegations of adult neglect after a 74-year-old ICU patient at Adena Health System made a concerning statement while receiving treatment. The investigation began following a mandated report filed by a nurse at the hospital on October 19, 2024. According to the nurse, the patient had recently undergone shoulder surgery […]

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