JACKSON, Ohio — Two people were arrested on Monday after leading law enforcement in two states on a high-speed chase. It all began in Jackson County along Route 35. The chase continued from Jackson into West Virginia. The driver and their passenger then traveled along I-64 East near the area of West Moreland. Troopers say […]
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Ross County family discovers live WW2-era grenade
BAINBRIDGE, Ohio — A Ross County family made a shocking discovery on July 17 when a live World War II-era grenade was found in their garage, according to a report from the Ross County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were dispatched to Shawnee Street in the village of Bainbridge after receiving a call from a woman who […]
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Several local governments continue to face computer issues after global IT outage
JACKSON, Ohio – Jackson County is among localities still experiencing disruptions following a recent global IT outage. The outage, which impacted numerous government agencies across the country last week, has caused ongoing issues for several county departments. Earlier today, Jackson County officials echoed reports from Fayette County, where the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) and […]
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BISSELL Steam Shot handheld steam cleaners recalled due to burn hazard
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan — BISSELL Homecare Inc., a Michigan-based company, has issued a recall for approximately 3.2 million units of its Steam Shot Handheld Steam Cleaners in the United States and an additional 355,000 units in Canada. The recall was announced on July 18, 2024, due to a burn hazard posed by the product. The […]
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Ross County Health District conducts inspections, uncovers violations at multiple establishments
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Ross County Health District conducted multiple health inspections thus far in July and found various violations at several locations. Here’s a breakdown of the inspections by date: July 1st: July 2nd: July 3rd: July 5th: July 8th: July 9th: July 10th:
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Pharmacy closures multiply, threatening to create health care deserts
MARTY SCHLADEN, Ohio Capital Journal — This far-flung town in southern Nebraska has an advantage its neighbors must envy. Its favorite daughter, Willa Cather, was a literary giant of the early 20th century. Her legacy brings a steady stream of writers, artists and biology-and-birder types who split time between this small town (population 962) and the […]
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Fayette Co. Title Dept. computers still down following global IT outage
WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, Ohio — The Fayette County Title Department is still experiencing complications from the global IT outage. The outage, which began last week, is reportedly linked to a problem with the cybersecurity program CrowdStrike. It has affected Microsoft systems globally, causing disruptions for various organizations. Authorities say the Title Department is still experiencing […]
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81-year-old Scioto Co. man charged with child rape
LUCASVILLE, Ohio — An elderly couple from Scioto County was arrested last week on charges related to child sexual abuse. According to Scioto County Sheriff David Thoroughman, deputies and detectives responded to a residence on Eckart Road in Lucasville on July 19th following an indictment by the Scioto County Grand Jury. The indictment stemmed from […]
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Residential structure fire under investigation in Ross County
BAINBRIDGE, Ohio — A residential structure fire in Ross County is under investigation as authorities work to determine the cause. Bainbridge firefighters responded to the blaze in the 2400 block of Potts Hill on Sunday, just before 9:30 PM. Multiple departments provided mutual aid in battling the fire. The Ohio State Fire Marshal’s Office has […]
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Second card skimmer found in Chillicothe grocery store
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – A second card skimmer has been discovered in Chillicothe, Ohio, raising concerns about a potential rise in credit card fraud in the area. The Ross County Sheriff’s Office reported that employees at the Corner Market on Charleston Pike found the skimmer attached to one of their credit card readers on Sunday. What is a Card […]