COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, alongside Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik, announced an allocation of $36.7 million in state tax credits to support 17 new theatrical, television, and film production projects across the state. Awarded under the Motion Picture Tax Credit Program, this round of funding aims to bolster Ohio’s appeal […]
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Ross Co. Sheriff’s Office daily activity report: July 29, 2024
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Deputies responded to various calls on Monday, July 29, 2024. Here is a snapshot of those cases. Case Number: SO-P2403693Offenses: Failure to Comply with Order or Signal of P.O.; Display of License Plates and Validation Stickers or Temporary License RegistrationReported Date/Time: 07/29/24 01:09Incident Start Date: 07/29/24Incident End Date: 07/29/24Address: Turner RdCity: ChillicotheInitial […]
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Chillicothe P.D. daily activity report: July 29, 2024
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Chillicothe Police Department responded to various calls on Monday, July 29, 2024. Here is a snapshot of those calls. Chillicothe Police Blotter – July 29, 2024 Case Number: PD-P2404097Offense: Red LightReported Date/Time: 07/29/24 1:05 AMStreet Name: E Water StInitial Narrative: While on stationary patrol, a white truck failed to stop for […]
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Serious injury crash involving 12-year-old bicyclist in McArthur
VINTON COUNTY, Ohio — On Monday evening, a 12-year-old boy from McArthur was injured in a collision involving his bicycle and a minivan. The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Jackson Post reported that Damien R. Reid was riding his bike northbound on South Spring Street when he failed to yield at a stop sign. As he […]
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The Current State of Ohio’s Sports Betting Scene
This month, Ohio’s lifetime sports betting handle hit the $10 billion mark, making it the fastest US betting market to reach that figure. It is clear that sports betting is hugely popular with Ohio residents and has been quickly gaining traction over the past few years. The state of Ohio fully legalized sports betting and […]
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Bernie Moreno says migrants “destroyed” Ohio cities but won’t clarify which cities or how
MARTY SCHLADEN, Ohio Capital Journal — The U.S. Senate campaign of Republican Bernie Moreno took to X last week to claim that because of the current administration’s policies, migrants have “destroyed” Ohio communities. However, the campaign didn’t answer when asked to identify a single Ohio city that had been harmed by migration, where the migrants […]
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Waverly City Schools announces new start time for upcoming school year
WAVERLY, Ohio — Waverly City Schools has announced a new start time for the upcoming school year, with all buildings now beginning the school day at 8:00 a.m. The change, which was shared on the district’s social media account, will affect the primary and intermediate schools. According to the district, this adjustment aims to facilitate […]
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Chillicothe realtor group executive indicted on theft and forgery charges
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A former executive officer of the Scioto Valley Association of Realtors has been indicted on two felony counts related to theft from the organization, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced today. Brenda Free, 58, of Chillicothe, appeared for arraignment in Ross County Common Pleas Court today. She faces charges of theft, a […]
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Arson investigation after blaze damages property in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Authorities are investigating a fire that caused damage to a fence and other items in an alleyway between East Fifth and East Fourth Streets on July 28. At approximately 5:16 a.m., emergency services responded to a report of a fire in the alley. Upon arrival, officers spoke with a witness who had […]
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Two houses hit by gunfire on Chillicothe’s east side
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Authorities are investigating two homes hit by gunfire on South Sugar Street on July 27. According to the Chillicothe Police Department, officers responded to 82 S Sugar St. on reports of a house that had been hit by bullets. Officers arrived and found a spent 9mm round on a living room couch. […]