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Protecting Ohio’s seniors: State agencies highlight elder abuse awareness

COLUMBUS, Ohio — June marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Month, and Ohio’s Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) and Department of Aging (ODA) are urging residents to support older family members, friends, neighbors, and colleagues by recognizing the signs of elder abuse and understanding how to report it. “On average, more than 100 referrals […]

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Despite confession, child rapist remains free and running a medical practice in Chillicothe

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Following the Guardian’s investigation into the numerous allegations against a local Chillicothe medical provider, questions are mounting regarding the lack of formal criminal charges despite compelling evidence, including an alleged taped confession by Rufus Lowman Jr. The Guardian’s investigation brought to light disturbing details, including Lowman’s medical license suspension for illegal prescription […]

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Chillicothe City Schools among recipients of “No Kid Hungry Ohio” grants

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Chillicothe City Schools is one of multiple districts across Ohio awarded grant funding through No Kid Hungry Ohio. The initiative, which recently announced over $104,000 in grants, aims to expand access to summer meals for children across the state. For many children, free and reduced-price school meals are a crucial source of […]

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