CLEVELAND, Ohio – A Cleveland-based law firm filed the first wrongful death lawsuit linked to a product called Neptune’s Fix, according to a press release issued by the firm Nurenberg, Paris, Heller & McCarthy on Tuesday. The lawsuit, filed on June 4, 2024, in Lorain County Court of Common Pleas (case number 24CV212590), represents the family of 37-year-old Christopher Haggarty, who died after consuming […]
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Pike County acquires former Rite Aid building for new courthouse
WAVERLY, Ohio – The Pike County Commissioners announced on Monday that they have agreed to purchase the former Rite Aid building. This new space will be used to relocate several county offices currently situated in the Pike County Courthouse. The officeholders who will be moving—Common Pleas Court Judge Rob Junk, Prosecutor Mike Davis, and Clerk […]
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Customers without power in portions of Ross County following storm
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — South Central Power Company has reported that more than 100 customers are currently without power in Ross County. The outage follows a strong thunderstorm that swept through the area this afternoon. Numerous trees and limbs have been reported down across the county. South Central Power has posted a restoration time of […]
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New government report shows increase in child drownings
WASHINGTON, D.C. — With summer pool season underway, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a troubling report on child drownings. The data, focused on children under 15, showed a 12% increase in fatal drownings in 2021 compared to 2020. Drowning remains the leading cause of death for young children, ages 1 to 4, […]
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Man wanted for rape in Chillicothe busted after trying to get into homes in Pike Co.
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Christopher Wittkugel, a man previously reported for suspicious activities in Pike County, is now under investigation in Ross County for a series of severe offenses, including rape, strangulation, domestic violence, and auto theft. The Chillicothe Police Department disclosed that officers responded to an assault report on June 23, 2024, on North High […]
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Doing donuts results in rollover crash in Chillicothe park
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – New details have emerged about a June 18th incident at the Yoctangee Park Annex that involved a car rollover and a trapped driver. According to the Chillicothe Police Department, Elliot Brown was allegedly performing donuts in the park’s gravel lot when he lost control of his vehicle. The car struck three poles […]
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Homebuyers beware: Trigger Leads may lead to a flood of mortgage offers
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Commerce’s Division of Financial Institutions (DFI) is reminding homebuyers about a common practice in the mortgage industry – trigger leads. What are Trigger Leads? Trigger leads are marketing lists generated by credit reporting agencies like Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. These lists target consumers who have recently taken actions […]
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Kid’s gardening tools recalled over possible toxic exposure
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is announcing a recall of Theefun Kids Gardening Tool Sets due to choking hazards and potential phthalate exposure. Products Recalled The recall involves Theefun Kids Gardening Tools sets with model number HJL-001. These children’s gardening sets include five tools with wooden handles and brown handle […]
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Rescue team saves injured dog from river in Pickaway County
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — On Monday evening, emergency personnel responded to a distress call to assist a dog trapped in the river near State Route 316. The shallow water allowed rescuers to wade in and safely carry the dog to shore. The dog was found to be very weak and injured. Authorities were unsure how […]
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Circleville expands free bus service with new stops
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — The Pickaway County Community Action Organization (PICCA) has announced the addition of two new stops to its free Flex Bus Schedule in Circleville, enhancing weekday service from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Starting July 1, the Flex Bus will include stops at Ollie’s Bargain Outlet in the Watt Plaza Shopping Center, located […]