PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — Firefighters from Ross and Pike County were dispatched just before 10:30 AM to a rekindled structure fire in the 20000 block of Route 772. The original fire occurred earlier this morning on Monday, with the first call going out around 5:30 AM. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, and […]
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Social media videos showing alleged animal cruelty at Zane Trace sparks district investigation
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Concerning social media posts have sparked outrage and concern among area residents after an incident involving two chickens and the boys’ locker room at Zane Trace High School. Videos circulated on Snapchat allegedly show members of the school’s football team with a rooster in the locker room. In one of the videos, […]
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Ohio braces for severe weather as drought persists
WILMINGTON, Ohio — Ohioans received some temporary relief from the ongoing severe drought over the weekend, but the reprieve may be short-lived as a risk of severe weather returns Tuesday, with concerns mounting over damaging winds and the potential for wildfires ignited by lightning strikes. According to the National Weather Service, a few severe thunderstorms […]
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Man wanted for human trafficking on the run; officials seek public’s assistance
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Northeast Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a suspect facing 17 felony charges related to human trafficking, drug trafficking, and firearms offenses. Harry Randolph, 49, was indicted on September 18 in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court on six felony counts connected to human trafficking, including […]
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Chillicothe City Council to review key ordinances at tonight’s meeting
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Chillicothe City Council will convene tonight at 7:00 PM to review a series of legislative proposals, including appropriations, fee schedules, and city infrastructure updates. At the forefront is the third reading of an ordinance to accept and appropriate $2,213.75 from Ross County, which reimburses the Chillicothe Fire Department for hazmat supplies. […]
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Springfield’s Haitian community ready for attention to move elsewhere
NICK EVANS, Ohio Capital Journal — Resources are flowing into Springfield, Ohio, after weeks of negative attention fueled by Donald Trump’s presidential campaign and right-wing social media influencers. Ohio state troopers are posted at schools, state health officials are opening clinics to assist over-stretched local providers, and civic organizations are raising money. Springfield’s Haitian community, […]
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Former medical director pleads guilty to federal child porn charges
COLUMBUS, Ohio – An ex-medical director at an Ohio health care system has pleaded guilty in federal court today to the possession of child pornography. Garrett Norvell, 44, of Westerville, has been charged by a bill of information and appeared in federal court this morning to plead guilty. According to court documents, in June 2020, […]
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Athens County Task Force arrests woman in major drug bust
ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio – September 19, 2024 – An ongoing drug trafficking investigation culminated in a significant seizure of narcotics and the arrest of a local woman on Wednesday. The Athens County Task Force executed two search warrants on Seventh Street in Jacksonville, with assistance from the Athens County Special Response Team, which secured the […]
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Two arrested in Vine Street raid in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Law enforcement officials arrested two individuals while executing a search warrant at a residence on Vine Street yesterday evening, just before 6:30 PM. According to the Chillicothe Police Department, Christopher Nichols, 41, and James Bick, 52, were taken into custody on felony warrants issued by the Adult Parole Authority. Details regarding the […]
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Meigs County investigates potential swatting incident
MEIGA COUNTY, Ohio – Law enforcement is currently investigating a potential swatting incident involving a report of an active shooter at Meigs Elementary School. The Meigs County Sheriff’s Office issued a statement via social media, confirming they were alerted to a Facebook post claiming there was an active shooter at the school. As a precaution, […]