CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Ross County Health District completed a public health emergency preparedness exercise Tuesday aimed at strengthening coordination during a biological incident. The exercise, conducted as part of a Public Health Emergency Preparedness deliverable, brought together health district staff and a long-term care partner to review roles, communication, and response procedures during an […]
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Fewer customers, lower profits: Wendy’s warns 2026 will be a tough year
DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy’s reported falling sales and profits in the United States in 2025, even as the fast-food chain continued to grow overseas, according to the company’s earnings report released Thursday. The company said global sales across all Wendy’s restaurants totaled $14 billion for the year, down 3.5% from 2024. Sales fell more sharply […]
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A Modern Escort Experience Built Around Privacy and Simplicity
As modern lifestyles continue to evolve, so do expectations around personal connections. Many adults now seek companionship that fits seamlessly into their lives without unnecessary complexity. This demand has shaped a new generation of escort platforms that prioritize discretion, structure, and user comfort. Services like ondate highlight how adult companionship can feel organized, respectful, and […]
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Scioto County grand jury returns 19 indictments, including aggravated murder and drug charges
PORTSMOUTH, Ohio — The Scioto County Grand Jury returned 19 public indictments during its January term, Scioto County Prosecutor Shane A. Tieman announced Wednesday. The grand jury met Jan. 30 and handed down charges ranging from drug trafficking and weapons offenses to aggravated murder. Among those indicted was John Wallington, 62, of Portsmouth, who faces […]
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Ohio Senate bill would impose strict reliability standard on new power plants, sidelining most wind and solar
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A bill advancing in the Ohio Senate would impose new statewide energy policy standards that, by definition, would make it extremely difficult for most wind and solar projects to win approval in Ohio. Senate Bill 294, introduced Oct. 15 and assigned to the Senate Energy Committee, would require the Ohio Power Siting […]
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Nine Medicaid providers, one recipient indicted in Ohio Medicaid fraud cases
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Nine Medicaid providers and one Medicaid recipient have been indicted on charges alleging they stole a combined $478,000 from Ohio’s Medicaid program, Attorney General Dave Yost announced. The indictments were filed in Franklin County Common Pleas Court following investigations by the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, a division of Yost’s office. “This February, […]
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Ross County commissioners to hold economic development work session Tuesday
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Ross County Board of Commissioners will convene Tuesday morning for a full slate of presentations, proclamations, and an economic development work session. According to the Feb. 17 meeting agenda Feb 17, commissioners will begin at 9 a.m. with routine commissioners and county administrator business at the county courthouse. At 9:30 a.m., […]
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Chillicothe Police Crime Log – February 12, 2026
The Chillicothe Police Department responded to 14 incidents on February 12, 2026, ranging from traffic violations and theft complaints to domestic disputes and a felony investigation into child sexual abuse material. Notable incidents included disorderly conduct arrests, a trespass complaint at a local business, and multiple ongoing investigations into larceny and domestic disturbances throughout the […]
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Ross Co. Sheriff Crime Log – February 12, 2026
The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to 11 incidents on February 12, 2026, ranging from routine traffic violations to more serious offenses including a report of child sexual abuse, drug-related arrests, a structure fire, and a burglary investigation. The day included multiple traffic stops, a disorderly conduct summons, and a welfare check on a juvenile. […]