COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, alongside 18 other state attorneys general, challenges a new federal initiative aimed at bolstering the enforcement of “red flag” gun-confiscation laws. In a letter addressed to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland, Yost and his counterparts assert that the recently launched National Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) Resource […]
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Ross Co. Sheriff’s Office daily activity report: April 11, 2024
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – The Ross County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) responded to a number of calls for service on April 11, 2024.
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Chillicothe Police daily activity report: April 11, 2024
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – The Chillicothe Police Department (CPD) responded to several calls for service on April 11, 2024. Here’s a summary of those incidents:
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School bus, pickup truck collide in Jackson County
JACKSON, Ohio — The Jackson Post of the Ohio Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle crash involving a school bus full of students. It happened Thursday, along Betty Carlisle Road in Jackson County shortly after 3 PM. According to the post, Jennifer Nelson, 53, Jackson, was driving the school bus when she was struck […]
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Chillicothe Safety Services Director announces West Side road closure
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Chillicothe Safety Service Director, Jeff Carman, has announced the closure of the intersection at West 5th Street and Grand Avenue due to a sewer blockage. Motorists are advised to exercise caution when approaching this intersection. While access remains available to the homes situated between Sunbury Road and Highland Avenue on West 5th Street, residents of Grand Avenue must utilize Belleview […]
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Chillicothe embraces kindness with annual ‘Yellow Day’ celebration
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The streets of downtown Chillicothe are set to be awash in hues of hope and goodwill as the community gears up for its annual “Yellow Day” celebration on Friday, May 3, 2024. This event is held every first Friday of May. It is a testament to the town’s commitment to fostering kindness […]
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Local EMT’s human trafficking trial delayed
GREENFIELD, Ohio — The trial for a local EMT, charged with compelling prostitution has been rescheduled for June 2024. In October of last year, law enforcement arrested a suspected predator in Greenfield. A 17-year-old allegedly received messages of a sexual nature from a man named Ryan Coleman on Snapchat, who then told their school resource […]
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What the Future Holds for Online Casinos in Ohio in 2025?
(source: https://www.pexels.com/photo/poker-chips-on-the-table-7594234/) In September 2024, Senator Niraj Antani introduced his Senate Bill 312, aimed at bringing online casinos to Ohio. The new bill would award licenses to the state’s existing 11 casinos that would allow them to operate online. However, as Senator Antani’s term ended on December 31st, 2024, the bill is highly unlikely to […]
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Ross Co. Sheriff’s Office daily activity report: April 10, 2024
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to a variety of calls on Wednesday. Here is a look at their daily activity report. RCSO Daily Activity Reports – April 10, 2024
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Chillicothe Police daily activity report: April 10, 2024
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Chillicothe Police Department responded to various calls on Wednesday. Here is a snapshot of their calls for service. CPD Daily Activity Report: April 10, 2024