WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, Ohio — Supporters of former President Donald Trump are organizing a “Trump Parade” in Washington Court House, on Saturday, September 7, ahead of the upcoming election. Participants are encouraged to bring their trucks, cars, motorcycles, or other vehicles to the event. The parade will begin with a gathering at 2:30 p.m. in […]
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Rent-to-own businesses: A closer look at the hidden costs
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Rent-to-own businesses like Aaron’s and Rent-A-Center have long enticed consumers, particularly those from lower-income brackets, with the promise of acquiring home furnishings, electronics, and appliances with little to no upfront costs and the prospect of ownership over time. However, beneath the veneer of convenience lies a troubling reality. Sky-High Prices and Hidden […]
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Ohio Supreme Court rules restaurant not liable for bone in boneless chicken wing
COLUMBUS, Ohio – In a case that has drawn widespread attention, the Ohio Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a restaurant in a lawsuit brought by a customer who suffered injuries after swallowing a bone found in an order of boneless chicken wings. Michael Berkheimer filed the lawsuit in 2017 against Wings on Brookwood, […]
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Residents of Ohio’s First Capital hold protests against racism and police brutality
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Hundreds of residents gathered on Sunday at the steps of the Ross County Courthouse in a silent protest organized to address issues of racism and police brutality in Ohio’s first capital. The event, which called for prayer and healing, saw a large turnout as citizens marched around the Ross County Law Complex, […]
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Scioto County teen sentenced to life for fatal house party shooting
SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio — An 18-year-old has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for 27 years for fatally shooting a man at a house party last summer. Aden Greene was convicted of murder and felonious assault on Friday following a five-day trial. The shooting occurred around 1 a.m. on July 29, 2023, at […]
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Water Rescue underway at Lake White in Waverly
WAVERLY, Ohio – The Waverly Fire Department’s Water Rescue Team has been dispatched to Lake White following a report of a watercraft collision on the water. According to a statement from the Fire Department, the Water Rescue Team is actively operating at the scene. The public is advised to avoid the area, both on shore […]
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Chillicothe P.D. daily activity report: July 25, 2024
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Officers with the Chillicothe Police Department responded to various calls on July 25, 2024. Case Number: PD-P2404001Offense: Obstructing Official BusinessReported Date/Time: 07/25/24 2:38 AMStreet Name: S Mulberry StInitial Narrative: On 07/25/2024 at 2:38 AM, I was dispatched to the alley behind 246 S Mulberry Street regarding a disorderly conduct incident. Case Number: […]
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Ross Co. Sheriff’s Office daily activity report: July 25, 2024
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Deputies with the Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to multiple calls on July 25, 2024. Case Number: SO-P2403639Reported Date/Time: 07/25/24 12:45 AMIncident Start Date: 07/25/24Incident End Date: 07/25/24Location: Blue Lick Rd, LondonderryOffense: Non-CriminalInitial Narrative: On 7/25/2024, a deputy was dispatched to 1400 Blue Lick Road, Londonderry, Ross County, Ohio, on a […]
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Ohio Supreme Court to review public records dispute in case against Attorney General Dave Yost
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Supreme Court has weighed in on a contentious public records case involving the Ohio Attorney General and a media watchdog group. The case, titled State ex rel. Ctr. for Media & Democracy v. Yost (2024-Ohio-2786), centers on a request for documents that the Attorney General’s office had initially refused to […]
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Chillicothe mayor receives second “Notice of Violation” from Ohio EPA
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Chillicothe Mayor Luke Feeney was informed this week of a second notice of violation from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) concerning the Chillicothe Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). In a letter addressed to Mayor Feeney, the Ohio EPA’s Division of Surface Water (DSW) outlined multiple issues at the facility. The notice details […]