CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Ross County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident involving a local man who threatened to commit suicide by cop following allegations of sexual misconduct with a minor. Authorities responded to a residence on Creek View Drive in Chillicothe on June 29 after receiving a distress call. According to the sheriff’s office […]
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Multi-county pursuit comes to end in Clinton County
CLINTON COUNTY, Ohio — A high-speed chase that began in Delaware County culminated in Clinton County after traversing multiple counties and major highways across central Ohio. The pursuit, involving a Toyota Rav4 bearing West Virginia plates, started in Delaware County and continued southbound along I-71 through Franklin County before reaching Clinton County. Ohio State Troopers […]
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Ohio expands EV charging network with new stations
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio is accelerating its push towards a comprehensive electric vehicle (EV) charging network with the opening of two new fast-charging stations funded by the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program. Governor Mike DeWine announced the completion of these stations, emphasizing Ohio’s commitment to supporting EV drivers across the state. The new facilities […]
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Boil advisory issued for city of Athens
ATHENS, Ohio — Residents of Hillcrest Dr. west of Strathmore Blvd. and Utah Place north of Dalton Ave. are under a boil advisory starting at 11:15 a.m. Tuesday, lasting until 1 p.m. Wednesday. A boil advisory is a precautionary measure issued when the water distribution system’s pressure drops below 20 psi due to issues like […]
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Ohio to incentivize nursing homes for private room availability
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced today that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has greenlit a proposal aimed at expanding access to private rooms in nursing homes across the state. The initiative, developed by the Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM), introduces a revised reimbursement structure for Medicaid-funded nursing home rooms. […]
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Appeals Court shifts burden of proof in texting while driving cases in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio — In a significant legal decision impacting drivers statewide, the Fifth District Court of Appeals ruled that individuals charged with texting while driving must prove any exceptions to the law themselves, shifting the burden of proof from the state. The ruling, issued in June 2024, affirmed a lower court’s decision in the case […]
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Piketon massacre patriarch returns to court in August
PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — George “Billy” Wagner III is scheduled to appear in court on August 2 for a pivotal pre-trial hearing amidst ongoing legal maneuvers and significant developments in the case that has transfixed Ohio. Wagner, alongside his wife Angela and their sons Jake and George, stands accused in connection with the brutal “execution-style” […]
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Ohio residents can seek assistance with summer energy crisis program
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Development and local community action organizations are teaming up once again to assist low-income residents facing summer heat challenges. The Home Energy Assistance Summer Crisis Program, managed by the Ohio Department of Development, will run from July 1 through September 30. This initiative aims to support eligible households […]
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Local courts to receive new fingerprint scanners
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced today that a grant program aimed at improving the state’s criminal-records repository will fund 77 new devices for courts across Ohio to capture defendants’ fingerprints for the database. “Fingerprints are a critical piece of the puzzle when verifying someone’s identity and checking their criminal backgrounds,” Yost […]
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Fireworks illegal in Chillicothe despite statewide legalization
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – The city of Chillicothe is reminding residents that despite the statewide legalization of fireworks, they remain illegal within the city limits. According to city ordinance 1510.04, the possession, sale, or discharge of fireworks is prohibited in Chillicothe. The Chillicothe Police Department emphasizes that only individuals with an approved license can legally discharge […]