COLUMBUS, Ohio — A new bill introduced in the Ohio Senate seeks to ban certain firearm accessories that increase the rate of fire for semi-automatic weapons. Senate Bill No. 307, introduced on July 30, 2024, aims to ban devices such as trigger cranks and bump-fire devices, which are designed to accelerate a semi-automatic firearm’s rate […]
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Cars hit by gunfire in Ross County
BAINBRIDGE, Ohio — A Ross County resident reported that two of their vehicles were damaged by gunfire on August 20. The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to the incident at a residence on Garman Lane in Bainbridge. The property owner discovered the vehicles had been struck by bullets and reported the damage to authorities. According […]
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Charges against Ross County couple dropped in alleged child abuse case
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — The case against Samantha Stilson and Wesley Boyer, who were arrested earlier this month on allegations of child abuse, has been dropped, according to recent court records. Stilson and Boyer were taken into custody following reports that a 12-year-old girl had been zip-tied to a bed. The charges against them, including […]
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Ohio Attorney General files suit against contractor for $158,000 in uncompleted repairs
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has launched legal action against Liberty Restoration and its owner, Josh Basinger, over allegations of fraud involving $158,000 in unfulfilled home repairs. The lawsuit, filed in Franklin County Common Pleas Court, accuses the contractor of breaching state consumer protection laws. “Mother Nature caused the damage, and now […]
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Unilever recalls Popsicle Jolly Rancher products due to undeclared milk allergen
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, New Jersey — Unilever has issued a recall for approximately 137,000 cases of its Popsicle Jolly Rancher Frozen Confection Pop products, specifically those marked for individual sale. The recall stems from the discovery that these products may contain milk, an ingredient not listed on the packaging, posing a serious risk for those with […]
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Families still forced to choose between food and other necessities, Ohio study shows
SUSAN TEBBEN, Ohio Capital Journal — A new study found that Ohio families are still being forced to make hard decisions when it comes to basic expenses and meals. The Ohio Association of Food Banks conducted a study called “Hunger in Ohio 2024” to “help guide the development of programs, policies and solutions that improve […]
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Chillicothe Police daily activity report: August 21, 2024
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Chillicothe Police Department responded to various calls on August 21, 2024. Here is a snapshot of those calls. Case Number: PD-P2404618Offenses: Fail To Display Proper Plates Reported Date/Time: 08/21/24 05:29 a.m.Incident Start Date: 08/21/24Incident End Date: 08/21/24Address: Piatt AveCity: Chillicothe Initial Narrative:Traffic ticket issued for display plates. Case Number: PD-P2404619Offenses: Warrant […]
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Ross Co. Sheriff’s Office daily activity report: August 21, 2024
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio —– The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to various calls on August 21, 2024. Here is a snapshot of those calls. Case Number: SO-P2404126Offenses: Warrant Reported Date/Time: 08/21/24 12:10 a.m.Incident Start Date: 08/21/24Incident End Date: 08/21/24Address: Main StCity: Clarksburg Initial Narrative:On 8/21/2024 at 12:19 a.m., I was dispatched to Petit’s, 10848 Main Street […]
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Senator Sherrod Brown to visit southern Ohio for school groundbreaking
PIKETON, Ohio — U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown is set to make multiple stops in southern Ohio today, starting with a visit to Piketon, where he will speak at the groundbreaking ceremony for a new middle school in the Scioto Valley Local School District, according to his communications team. The new middle school is being funded by […]
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Two crashes on Route 23 in Ross County result in multiple injuries
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A series of crashes on US Route 23 in Ross County on Wednesday left several people injured, prompting an extensive emergency response and causing significant traffic disruptions. The first crash occurred at 12:30 p.m. at the intersection of US 23 and Maple Lane. A 2017 Dodge Charger, driven by Kimberly Collura, 68, […]