CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Ross County Historical Society’s Scholarship and Education Committee has announced the recipients of the 2024 Nolan Scholarship. Each of the two recipients will receive $2,500, which will be paid directly to their chosen college or university. Sarah Lute, a resident of Chillicothe and daughter of James and Kimberly Lute, is one […]
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Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost says student protesters may face felony charges due to 1953 law
MEGAN HENRY, Ohio Capital Journal — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost sent a letter Monday to Ohio university presidents saying recent protesters who were arrested may have committed a felony by wearing a mask. A 1953 Ohio law says it is a felony to commit a crime — even a misdemeanor — with two or […]
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Centrus plans expansion in Piketon as residents push for contamination compensation
BETHESDA, Maryland — Centrus Energy Corp., a key player in the nuclear fuel industry, released its first-quarter results for 2024. The company reported a net loss of $6.1 million for the period ending March 31, 2024, a shift from the $7.2 million net income reported in the same period of 2023. This change occurred alongside […]
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North Carolina man drowns while trying to rescue his 3 children
SURRAY COUNTY, North Carolina — A North Carolina man has been called the ultimate dad after reportedly drowning while rescuing his three kids from a river. According to authorities in North Carolina, Benny Bowers Jr., 44, jumped into the Yadkin River in Surry County after his three children fell into the water on Sunday, […]
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Another round of severe weather forecasted for the Scioto Valley
WILMINGTON, Ohio — It may sound like a broken record, but forecasters with the National Weather Service say southern Ohio is in the crosshairs of additional severe weather. Showers and storms are expected to develop this afternoon just south of I-70 along a warm front. Some of these storms could be severe with all hazards […]
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Chillicothe Police daily activity report: May 7, 2024
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Chillicothe Police Department was involved in multiple cases on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. Here is a snapshot of their calls for services. 12:34 AM | McKeller St | Felonious Assault 02:38 AM | N Bridge St | Criminal Trespass, Assault, Resisting Arrest 08:37 AM | Locust St | Domestic Issue 08:47 […]
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Ross Co. Sheriff’s Office daily activity report: May 7, 2024
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to various cases on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. Here is a snapshot of their calls for service. 03:44 AM | Coventry Dr, Chillicothe | Criminal Mischief, Aggravated Menacing 05:17 AM | Haney Ln, South Salem | Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts 08:16 AM | Pleasant […]
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One flown by medical helicopter following crash in Jackson County
JACKSON, Ohio — The Jackson Post of the Ohio Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle crash that occurred Tuesday evening around 6 PM. According to authorities, a 2009 Ford Focus driven by 43-year-old Brian D. Landers, of Portsmouth, was traveling south on Route 139 when he allegedly failed to yield at the intersection of […]
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Severe weather alert: Tornado Watch issued for the Scioto Valley
NORMAN, Oklahoma — The Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma has issued a Tornado Watch until 1 AM on Wednesday, May 8 for the entire Scioto Valley. According to meteorologists, conditions are ripe for the development of tornadoes. A few of which, the National Weather Service says, could be on the strong side. That means […]
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Ohioans affected by Piketon Atomic Plant may soon get compensation as Senators push for RECA amendment
COLUMBUS, Ohio — U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) has announced his support for an amendment to the Federal Aviation Act that would allow residents from several zip codes across Pike and Scioto County, who became ill due to exposure to nuclear radiation, to seek compensation through the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act. “Workers in Southeast Ohio […]