ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A Franklin County deputy was arrested without incident by the U.S. Marshals Task Force in Ross County this morning. Deputy Charles Davis faces a staggering 58-count indictment, which includes 32 counts of rape and 26 counts of gross sexual imposition. The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office was informed about the investigation in […]
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Scioto County grand jury issues 22 indictments
PORTSMOUTH, Ohio — Scioto County Prosecutor Shane A. Tieman announced today that the May term of the Scioto County Grand Jury, which convened on July 19, 2024, has returned a total of 22 public indictments. The indictments cover a wide array of charges ranging from drug offenses to violent crimes. Ezra Wright, 81, Lucasville, Ohio: […]
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Sonya Massey case ignites fresh debate on police use of force
COLUMBUS, Ohio — As the nation grapples with a heightened focus on police use of force, recent data and local incidents in Ohio underscore the complex and contentious issues surrounding law enforcement practices. The discourse has been energized by recent high-profile cases, such as the tragic death of Sonya Massey in Springfield, Illinois, and local […]
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Doctor cited for failing to supervise Chillicothe physician assistant amidst allegations of illegal prescriptions and child rape
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Dr. Russell Stephen Lee-Wood, the supervising physician for Physician Assistant Rufus Frank Lowman Jr., has been cited by the Ohio State Medical Board for failing to adequately oversee Lowman’s prescription practices at Rose Medical Clinic in Chillicothe. The citation comes amid a storm of controversy surrounding Lowman, who faces severe allegations including […]
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LGBTQ+ elected officials in Ohio see path forward for new leaders
SUSAN TEBBEN, Ohio Capital Journal — Just outside of Cincinnati, the village of Golf Manor makes up little more than a half-square-mile of land, with a population, according to the 2020 census, of 3,814, most of which are people of color. As of the beginning of the year, the village’s council included two openly bisexual […]
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Hollywood receives major tax breaks in Ohio
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 […]