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Ross Co. Sheriff caught on secret recording using racial epithet

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Ross County Sheriff George Lavender is coming under fire to allegedly using a racial epithet. Lavender is currently running for reelection and has been embroiled in controversy. A surreptitiously recorded audio clip allegedly captured him using a racial slur to define African American children on two occasions. The recording, submitted to The […]

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Man threatens to shoot teens in Chillicothe

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Three teenagers reported being threatened by an armed man at the Lincoln Park Metropolitan Housing Authority apartment complex early Sunday morning. The Chillicothe Police Department stated that officers responded to the alleyway behind the complex after receiving reports from the youths. The teens, whose identities have not been disclosed, claimed they were […]

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Gallia County cell phone repair man indicted for stealing customer’s nude images

Gallipolis, Ohio — A Gallia County man has been indicted after allegedly downloading private photos from clients’ phones while working at a cell phone repair business, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced today. Calvin Jordan, 27, of Gallipolis, faces 40 felony counts in Gallia County Common Pleas Court. If convicted, he will be required to […]

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Ross Co. Sheriff faces scrutiny over alleged double standards after suspending deputy during an election

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — An investigation by The Guardian has revealed that several deputies in Ross County signed Sheriff George Lavender’s petition for reelection, some doing so while on duty, raising questions about the enforcement of political activity rules within the Sheriff’s office. The controversy began in April when a deputy sheriff was suspended for three […]

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Violent clash between Chillicothe police and citizens spark public outcry

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – A violent confrontation between local police and two African American families in Chillicothe has reignited the debate over police reform. The incident, which involved multiple arrests, was first reported by The Guardian and has since drawn widespread attention and condemnation. The individuals arrested during the altercation include OJ Tyrone Netter, Quinlan Netter, […]

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