PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — Around 5:34 PM today, the Ohio State Highway Patrol responded to a deadly crash involving two vehicles at State Route 32 and Smokey Hollow Road in Pike County. Valerie L. Hagan, 42, from Beaver, was a passenger in a car attempting to cross State Route 32 when it was hit by […]
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Task Force conducts drug sweep in Pike County
PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — In a coordinated effort, Ohio Attorney General David Yost announced the results of “Operation Burning Sun,” a drug enforcement operation conducted by the Southern Ohio Organized & Major Crimes Task Force in collaboration with local law enforcement agencies. The operation, a continuation of investigations launched during “Operation Silent Night” in December 2022, involved serving […]
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Ross County faces surge in card skimmer thefts
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Ross County Sheriff’s Office reports a rise in card skimmer thefts, with five new victims coming forward this week. Local residents have fallen prey to thieves who drained their EBT benefits, with most fraudulent transactions occurring in New York. Victims reported discovering their accounts emptied after inquiring about recent purchases. The […]
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Waverly library to reopen after fire
WAVERLY, Ohio — The Garnet A. Wilson Public Library is scheduled to reopen on August 26th after undergoing extensive renovations due to a fire that occurred in March. The blaze, which started in a neighboring building, caused significant damage to the library’s main floor, affecting wiring, walls, and carpeting. The basement also sustained damage, requiring […]
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The Best Online Pokies Australia 2024
Online pokies have transformed the way Australian play and enjoy gambling – it is now easy and fun. However, pokies online have become a big deal in Australian online gaming with millions of Australians now enjoying playing them. The online pokies have now become exciting and easy to access through improved technology. Real money online […]
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Chillicothe man killed in Route 23 crash
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — A Chillicothe man was killed early Sunday morning in a traffic accident on US Route 23. According to Pickaway County Sheriff Matthew O. Hafey, the crash occurred on August 4, 2024, at 5:16 a.m., near the intersection of Island Road Crossing. Deputies who arrived at the scene found that Kelsea Gussler, […]
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Guatemalan national arrested in Ohio with missing Georgia girl
TUSCARAWAS COUNTY, Ohio — Antonio Agustin-Ailon, a 34-year-old Guatemalan national living in Ohio, was arrested on July 25, 2024, after being discovered with 12-year-old Marcia Gomez-Perez, who had been reported missing from Gainesville, Georgia on May 29, 2024. The Hall County Sheriff’s Office in Georgia confirmed that Agustin-Ailon was found at a home in Tuscarawas […]
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Gear up for spooky season with the Chillicothe Ghost Walk
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — As the spooky season approaches, Chillicothe is gearing up for its popular Ghost Walk, an event that offers a rare glimpse into some of the town’s most haunted spots. This year’s tour will take visitors through The Gazette Building (Caldwell Bankers), Maggie’s Farm & Aromatics, Mill City Apparel, Nellie Dog Pottery, and […]
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Ohio pushes nuclear agenda with newly created Ohio Nuclear Development Authority
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Nuclear Development Authority (ONDA) has been formed to push the development of advanced nuclear reactors, commercial isotope production, and nuclear waste management technologies. This new nine-member board, appointed by the governor, has been granted an initial funding of $750,000. The Ohio House voted on March 23, 2022, to create the […]
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Driver crashes into Pike County pond
PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — Rescue crews in Pike County were dispatched to an unusual accident on Saturday night when a truck crashed into a pond. According to a social media post by the Piketon Seal Township Fire Department, the incident occurred in the 7000 block of Route 124. Crews responded to the scene just before […]