Ohio in Autumn: Must-See Destinations and Scenic Spots From the invention of aviation to the early days of rock and roll, Ohio is one of the most famous states. Its proximity to the Appalachian Mountains and diverse geography led to many national parks and reserves where you can relax in nature. Meanwhile, its industrial past […]
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Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost defends conspiracy chorus about Haitians in Springfield
MARTY SCHLADEN, Ohio Capital Journal — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost on Wednesday did his bit to amplify a conspiracy theory that Haitian immigrants legally present in Springfield, Ohio are stealing and eating pets, ducks and geese. The conspiracy has been debunked by the Springfield mayor, city manager and chief of police, as well as by Republican Ohio Gov. Mike […]
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Attempted firearm purchase by convicted felon under investigation in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Authorities are investigating an attempted firearm purchase at Rural King involving a convicted felon. The incident was reported by a store employee on September 4, 2024. The investigation began when a Rural King employee recognized the suspect, Robert Althouse, from a recent news article about his arrest. Althouse, a convicted sex offender, […]
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Ross County Sheriff’s Office log: September 16, 2024
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — On September 16, 2024, deputies with the Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to various incidents across the county, ranging from unruly juvenile reports and motor vehicle thefts to burglary and disorderly conduct. Several warrant services were also conducted, with investigations ongoing for several cases, including a physical altercation at a youth […]
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Chillicothe police log: Multiple incidents reported on September 16, 2024
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — On September 16, 2024, Chillicothe officers responded to a range of incidents that kept the department busy throughout the day and night. From drug paraphernalia and fictitious plates to breaking and entering, officers dealt with traffic violations, thefts, and multiple warrant arrests. The blotter provides a detailed account of law enforcement activity […]
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Theft reported at a Chillicothe Taco Bell
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Authorities are investigating a theft that occurred at a Taco Bell located at 1005 E Main St. in Union. The incident was reported on September 16, 2024. According to a responding officer, the restaurant’s manager reported that a male suspect stole $100. The manager stated that the man requested change for a […]
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Ohio sheriff under fire for racist and xenophobic social media post
PORTAGE COUNTY, Ohio — Portage County Sheriff Bruce D. Zuchowski is embroiled in controversy following a social media post that has been widely condemned as racist and xenophobic. The post, made three days ago, reads: “When asked – What’s gonna happen if the Flip-Flopping, Laughing Hyena Wins? I say – write down all the addresses […]
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Multiple fire departments respond to possible occupied structure fire in Bourneville
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Firefighters from multiple departments are responding to a possible structure fire in the 11000 block of Route 50 in Bourneville. The call came in at approximately 8:30 a.m. Tuesday morning, with initial reports indicating that the building may be occupied. Crews are currently en route, and the situation remains developing as […]
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Scioto County man arrested for soliciting minors after school incident
SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio — Scioto County Sheriff David Thoroughman reported that a School Resource Deputy was informed on September 12, 2024, about an incident involving three juvenile females. The deputy determined that the complaint required law enforcement intervention and contacted a detective for further investigation. Detective Sgt. Jodi Conkel, in collaboration with the Scioto County […]
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Amid two days of Springfield bomb threats, Ohio’s Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted posts a joke
MARTY SCHLADEN, Ohio Capital Journal — A social media post by Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted on Friday appeared to joke about a racist conspiracy theory that continues to rock an Ohio community. A day after a Springfield school and other public buildings were evacuated and closed due to bomb threats, and the same day that two […]