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9-1-1 lines down in Pickaway County

PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — Officials with the county have announced that 911 phone lines are currently not working. Officials say that in case of an emergency, residents are asked to call 740-474-2176. The reason behind the outage has not been released at this time. UPDATE: 911 service has been restored within the county.

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Child dies in Scioto County hotel drowning

WHEELERSBURG, Ohio — A tragic incident unfolded at a Wheelersburg hotel on Sunday evening, where an 11-year-old child drowned. Deputies in Scioto County are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the child’s death. The incident occurred around 6 PM at the Quality Inn. The identity of the child has not been released, and the exact circumstances […]

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Dayton woman in critical condition after falling down garbage chute and becoming trapped inside trash compactor

DAYTON, Ohio — In an unusual incident that unfolded in Dayton, a woman is in critical condition after falling down a garbage chute at a high-rise apartment on Monday. According to the Dayton Fire Department, the woman became seriously entangled in the garbage compactor. The severity of the situation necessitated a nearly two-hour rescue operation […]

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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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