Posted inLocal News, Pike County, Piketon, Waverly

Community rallies behind GoFundMe for Waverly fire victims

WAVERLY, Ohio — In a devastating incident this week, a fire swept through Waverly, impacting several families and local businesses. The community is rallying together to support those affected by the blaze. Perry Glass Company Sets Up GoFundMe Account for Family According to the family of the glass company owners, multiple families residing in apartments […]

Posted inColumbus, Local News, Regional, Statewide

Disability Rights Ohio intervenes in lawsuit against Ohio Department of Education and Workforce

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Civil Rights Advocate Disability Rights Ohio (DRO) has filed a motion to intervene to ensure that the rights of parents and students with disabilities are enforced. This legal action is in response to a lawsuit filed by Warren County Educational Service Center (WCESC) which seeks to invalidate findings by Ohio Department of Education and […]

Posted inLocal News, Pike County, Wagner

Waverly downtown fire investigation reveals new details and impact on local businesses

WAVERLY, Ohio — Following the devastating downtown fire in Waverly that displaced families and caused significant damage to neighboring buildings, officials from the Waverly Fire Department have provided new details into the overnight blaze. Reports indicate that an officer with the Waverly Police Department first noticed the flames emanating from a commercial building along Market […]

Posted inChillicothe, Local News, Ross County

Chillicothe’s Gus Macker basketball tournament back on after pressure

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The anticipated return of the Gus Macker 3-on-3 basketball tournament in Chillicothe was abruptly halted, as organizers faced roadblocks from city officials. That was, until the news media and public got involved. Set for May 11th, the event was canceled by Cheryl Beverly, founder of the non-profit Cheryl’s House of Hope, in […]

Posted inLocal News, Pickaway County

Pickaway County Board of Elections addresses voting machine concerns amidst sheriff race dispute

CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — The Pickaway County Board of Elections issued a statement reassuring voters that there were no issues with the voting machines in the county, amidst concerns raised by several residents on election night. Residents reported problems with voting machine malfunctions, casting doubt on the accuracy of a closely contested sheriff race that remains […]

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Former Circleville safety director accuses mayor of cowardice and police officials of misconduct

CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — Former Circleville Safety Director Steven Wilkinson made headlines after delivering a scathing rebuke against Mayor Michelle Blanton during the Circleville City Council meeting on March 19. In his statement, Wilkinson didn’t mince words, referring to Mayor Blanton as a “coward” and “emotionally unstable.” After addressing city council, Wilkinson sought to clarify his […]

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Drug raid in Chillicothe leads to arrest

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — This week, the Chillicothe Police Department, in collaboration with the Ohio Adult Parole Authority (APA), executed a drug search warrant at 1078 Theatre Street. Assisted by the APA, law enforcement officers seized approximately 17 grams of Methamphetamine, Fentanyl, and Drug Paraphernalia from the premises. Simultaneously, on the same date, the Chillicothe Police […]