PORTSMOUTH, Ohio – A Scioto County couple has been sentenced to lengthy prison terms after being convicted of housing and aiding out-of-town drug dealers. Johnny Dale Fitzpatrick, 51, and Brandi Angelique Bevins, 42, both of Portsmouth, were sentenced after a two-day jury trial in the Scioto County Court of Common Pleas concluded on September 17, […]
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ODOT pays $210,000 settlement after massive salt spill causes serious crash
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has agreed to pay $210,000 to a woman who suffered serious injuries after her vehicle struck a “thick layer” of road salt inadvertently dumped on Route 224 in Medina County. In January 2020, Lodi resident Rebecca Cmar was driving her compact car on U.S. Route 224 […]
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Fact check: States Newsroom assesses claims from the Vance-Walz vice presidential debate
NICK EVANS and CHRISTOPHER INGRAHAM, Ohio Capital Journal — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Ohio U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance faced off Tuesday in their first and only vice presidential debate. But both brought up claims that were nothing new. Here’s a look at some of those claims and States Newsroom’s assessment of the facts: CLAIM: Walz […]
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Ross County Health District launches new mobile unit offering flu shots
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Ross County Health District is introducing a new mobile unit to make flu vaccinations more accessible to the community. On Wednesday, October 2, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the mobile clinic will be parked in front of the Ross County Courthouse, providing flu shots to residents. Health officials are encouraging […]
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Parent claims son wrongfully arrested after bomb threat allegations at Lancaster school
LANCASTER, Ohio — A Lancaster mother has taken to social media to assert that her 12-year-old son has been wrongfully detained after being accused of making bomb threats at Thomas Ewing Junior High School. The mother alleges that her son was arrested based solely on hearsay from other students and without any physical evidence. According […]
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Chillicothe Police Dept. incident log – October 1, 2024
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — On October 1, 2024, the Chillicothe Police Department responded to various incidents, including weapons offenses, missing persons, warrants, thefts, and other criminal and non-criminal activities. Below is a summary of the incidents handled by the department. PD-P2405500 PD-P2405498 PD-P2405499 PD-P2405501 PD-P2405502 PD-P2405503 PD-P2405508 PD-P2405504 PD-P2405506 PD-P2405505 PD-P2405507 PD-P2405509 PD-P2405510 PD-P2405511 PD-P2405512 PD-P2405513 […]
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Ross County Sheriff’s Office incident report – October 1, 2024
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — On October 1, 2024, the Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to various incidents including thefts, warrants served, assaults, and non-criminal matters such as welfare checks and mental health evaluations. SO-P2404810 SO-P2404811 SO-P2404815 SO-P2404812 SO-P2404814 SO-P2404816 SO-P2404817 SO-P2404818 SO-P2404819 SO-P2404820 SO-P2404821 SO-P2404822 SO-P2404823
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The 5 aspects that make Sweepstakes Casinos more popular every day
The gambling business in today’s world is so advanced that players can access all kinds of iGaming operators. While many people prefer standard casinos, some clients have started focusing on new types of sweepstakes operators. These sites have many things in common with regular operators, but there are also big differences. Consequently, it is time […]
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Ross Co. man arrested after allegedly holding family members at gunpoint
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — On the evening of September 30, around 5:30 p.m., deputies with the Ross County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a residence on Cooks Hill Road, just south of downtown Chillicothe, following reports of a burglary. According to the police report, Dakota Colvin allegedly forced his way into a family member’s home and […]
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One injured in early morning shooting in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A shooting early this morning in Chillicothe left one person injured, according to preliminary reports. The incident occurred just before 4 a.m. in the McKellar Street area. Officers responded to the scene, but details are still limited. It remains unclear what led up to the shooting or if the injury was self-inflicted. […]