SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio — Scioto County Prosecutor Shane A. Tieman announced today that the May term of the Scioto County Grand Jury convened on June 7, 2024, and returned a total of 15 public indictments. The defendants indicted and their charges are detailed as follows: These indictments reflect a range of serious charges brought against […]
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Ohio gears up for free fishing weekend
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio’s annual free fishing days will take place on Saturday, June 15, and Sunday, June 16, offering residents the chance to fish at any public waterway without a license. This initiative by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife includes access to Lake Erie, the Ohio River, and the […]
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Marion real estate developer indicted on multiple felony charges
MARION, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced today that Marion resident Paul Rowlen, 38, faces serious legal repercussions following his indictment on 15 felony charges related to alleged fraudulent real estate practices. Rowlen, the owner of RDM Management LLC., stands accused of engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity, forgery, identity fraud, and […]
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Ohio extends deadline for ACE program funds
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Families enrolled in Ohio’s Afterschool Child Enrichment (ACE) savings account program will now have more time to utilize their allocated funds, announced Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Director Stephen D. Dackin on Tuesday. The deadline for spending funds on approved learning activities has been extended to September 1, 2025. Claims for […]
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Chillicothe Police daily activity report: June 12, 2024
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Chillicothe Police Department responded to various calls on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. Here is a snapshot of those calls. Reported Date/Time: 06/12/24 12:48 AMStreet Name: Glencroft AveIncident Start Date/Time: 06/12/24 12:48 AMOffenses: Operation @ Stop Sign; DUS – FRA & Random VerificationInitial Narrative: I made a traffic stop and issued a […]
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Ross Co. Sheriff’s Office daily activity report: June 12, 2024
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to various calls on Wednesday. Here is a snapshot of those case. Police Blotter June 12, 2024 Location: Western Ave, ChillicotheReported Time: 1:48 AMIncident: Non-CriminalNarrative: Deputies Rush and Hempstead were dispatched to Western Ave for a male having suicidal thoughts. Investigation started. Location: Harris Station Rd, […]
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Additional details released in the discovery of a body near the Hocking River in Athens County
ATHENS, Ohio — The Athens County Sheriff’s Office has released additional information on the discovery of a body found near the Hocking River in Guysville. The incident was reported on June 1, 2024, by a local resident who was kayaking in the area with two companions. The resident called authorities at 7:18 PM, stating they […]
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Ohio House passes bill to ban feral swine import, hunting, and garbage feeding
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio House approved House Bill 503 yesterday, a measure aimed at curbing the import of feral swine into the state, halting their hunting, and ending the risky practice of feeding swine with garbage. The bill is sponsored by State Reps. Bob Peterson (R-Sabina) and Don Jones (R-Freeport). House Bill 503 permits […]
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“World’s Best Truck Parade” set to roll through downtown Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The World’s Best Truck Parade will return to the downtown streets of Chillicothe this Saturday, showcasing some of the nation’s top trucks, many of which were built locally at the Kenworth plant. The parade, a beloved annual event, will begin at 8:45 PM and is expected to draw large crowds of truck […]
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Controversial body cam footage sparks concerns over police conduct in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A recently obtained body cam video has raised serious concerns about police conduct and racial disparities in law enforcement following a large altercation last month on East Second Street in Chillicothe. The May 14 incident, involving multiple officers and agencies, has led to several arrests and intense scrutiny of police actions. Officers […]