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, […]
Posted inAthens County, Local News
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 […]
Posted inChillicothe, Local News, Ross County
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 […]
Posted inLocal News, Meigs County
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, […]
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Theft reported at Chillicothe Waste Water Treatment Plant
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A contractor for the city’s waste water treatment plant reported a theft that occurred overnight, prompting an investigation by the Chillicothe Police Department. According to police, an officer arrived at the scene and spoke with the owner of the construction company hired for the treatment plant’s ongoing projects. The contractor reported that […]
Posted inColumbus, Local News, Regional, Statewide
Ohio report cards: 10% of school districts earned less than 3 stars
MEGAN HENRY, Ohio Capital Journal — Ten percent of Ohio school districts are below state standards, according to the new state report cards the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce released last week. ODEW uses 1 to 5 star ratings in half increments based on five categories: achievement, progress, early literacy, gap closing and graduation. The state stopped using the […]
Posted inChillicothe, Local News, Ross County
Officer in Chillicothe responded to multiple calls on September 19, 2024
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Chillicothe Police Department responded to a range of incidents on September 19, 2024, addressing various offenses including traffic violations, thefts, and disorderly conduct. Below are the details of the reported cases. Case Number: PD-P2405262Reported Date/Time: 09/19/24 12:16 AMOffense: DUS – Child Support / Unpaid FinesInitial Narrative: Traffic stop conducted. Case Number: […]
Posted inBainbridge, Chillicothe, Frankfort, Kingston, Local News, Londonderry, Richmond Dale, Ross County
Ross County Sheriff’s Office responds to multiple incidents – September 19, 2024
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — On September 19, 2024, the Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to a series of incidents ranging from disorderly conduct and welfare checks to a sexual offense at a local high school. Deputies were dispatched to multiple locations throughout the county, including Chillicothe, Frankfort, and Waverly, as they addressed public safety concerns, […]
Posted inFEATURED, Local News, Pike County, Piketon
Centrus Energy to address congress on expanding uranium enrichment operations in Pike Co.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Centrus Energy, the owners of the American Centrifuge Facility in Piketon, Ohio, will address congressional leaders later this month as part of an effort to ramp up domestic uranium enrichment and expand their operations in southern Ohio. On Thursday, the Maryland-based company announced plans to “host a special briefing on Capitol Hill […]
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Kentucky sheriff charged in murder of district judge inside courthouse
WHITESVILLE, Kentucky — In a shocking incident out of Letcher County, Kentucky, Sheriff Shawn Stines has been arrested and charged with the murder of District Judge Kevin Mullins inside a Whitesville courthouse. The deadly shooting occurred in the courthouse on Thursday afternoon, leaving the local community stunned. Mullins, 54, was reportedly shot multiple times. Kentucky […]