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Pickaway County BOE director arrested for alleged sexual abuse of minor

CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — A 41-year-old Pickaway County man has been arrested following an investigation by the Circleville Police Department and the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) into allegations of sexual abuse involving a minor. Matthew Nicklas, the current director of the Pickaway County Board of Elections was taken into custody this morning after Circleville […]

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Ohio students, faith leaders rally outside event that featured Project 2025 leader

MEGAN HENRY, Ohio Capital Journal — A few dozen college students and faith leaders rallied outside the Greater Columbus Convention Center while inside the man behind Project 2025 was giving his keynote address.  The Center for Christian Virtue hosted the first day of the Essential Summit on Thursday, with speakers including Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts, Ohio Senate President […]

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Ross County deputies responded to multiple calls – October 3, 2024

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — On October 3, 2024, multiple incidents occurred across Chillicothe and surrounding areas, ranging from disorderly conduct and theft to a crash involving injury. Law enforcement responded to calls throughout the day, making arrests and documenting ongoing investigations. Case Number: SO-P2404840Reported Date/Time: 10/03/24 2:31 AMOffenses: Contributing to the Unruliness/Delinquency of a Child; Unauthorized […]

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Chillicothe police responded to multiple incidents across the city – October 3, 2024

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — On October 3, 2024, multiple incidents were reported across different locations in the area, ranging from traffic violations to theft and disorderly conduct. Law enforcement responded to these calls, leading to ongoing investigations and citations being issued where applicable. Case Number: PD-P2405550Reported Date/Time: 10/03/24 1:26 AMOffenses: License Plate UnobstructedStreet Name: S Bridge […]

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Devastating fire destroys Ross County residence; one arrested for theft from property

ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A fire destroyed a residence on Schaffer Road in Ross County earlier this week, according to the Ross County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to the scene Tuesday evening after reports of the blaze, which firefighters believe may have been caused by an electrical malfunction. Fortunately, no injuries were reported during the […]

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Chillicothe police respond to multiple incidents including assaults, thefts, and warrants – October 2, 2024

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — On October 2, 2024, local law enforcement responded to a series of incidents, including multiple warrants, thefts, and disorderly conduct reports across Chillicothe. Notable cases involved felonious assault, criminal trespass, and motor vehicle accidents, with investigations ongoing in several areas.

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Governor DeWine declares state of emergency for four Ohio counties following Hurricane Helene

COLUMBUS, Ohio — In response to the widespread devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has declared a state of emergency for four counties in southern Ohio: Lawrence, Jackson, Pike, and Scioto. The declaration, made on Wednesday, aims to expedite state assistance to these communities as they recover from the severe storm. “This […]

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