COLUMBUS, Ohio — Cody N. Beasley, 23, also known as “Drose,” and Kenan M. Lay, 21, also known as “Swerv,” were sentenced in U.S. District Court for their roles in aiding armed robberies targeting postal carriers. Beasley was sentenced to 76 months in federal prison, while Lay received a 66-month sentence on April 19. U.S. […]
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Top three candidates revealed in Circleville Safety Director search
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — After a controversial last couple years, the top three candidates vying to be Circleville’s next safety director have been revealed. Circleville Mayor Michelle Blanton — who took office in January — has said that the final applicants have been contacted and are undergoing a review process. Following a period of turnover in […]
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Ross Co. shooter turns gun on himself following high-speed pursuit
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — The Ross County Sheriff’s Office has released additional details regarding today’s shooting and pursuit. According to Ross County Sheriff George Lavender, deputies and detectives responded to a residence in the 9000 block of Route 772. The sheriff’s office reported that a male subject forced entry into the home of a female […]
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Ross Co. deputies arrest man with body armor and assault rifle after standoff
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — On May 2, deputies were dispatched to a residence on Route 28 in Ross County following a report of a domestic dispute that escalated into a brief armed standoff. Upon arrival, deputies spoke with the victim who alleged that her boyfriend, Andrew Murphy, had assaulted her. She reported that Murphy, who […]
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Suspect in Ross County drive-by shot following pursuit
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — A suspect wanted in connection with a shooting and robbery in Ross County was shot after a high-speed chase. Law enforcement agencies were dispatched to the scene in the 9000 block of Route 772 in Ross County just before 10 a.m. on reports of a drive-by shooting. The suspect, officials said, […]
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Manhunt underway for shooter in Ross County
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Law enforcement agencies are currently conducting a manhunt for a suspect involved in a drive-by shooting and robbery that occurred in the 9000 block of Route 772 in Ross County, just after around 10 AM today. The suspect, who is considered armed and dangerous, is believed to be heading towards Columbus. […]
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Economists: Immigration is counteracting Ohio’s brain drain
MARTY SCHLADEN, Ohio Captial Journal — A panel of economists overwhelmingly agreed that the influx of skilled immigrants is helping to ease the loss of highly educated native-born Ohioans. They were much more ambivalent about whether lower-skilled immigrants are depressing wages for everyone. The issue of immigration is a hot one, with former President Donald […]
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Ross Co. man to be sentenced on drug trafficking charges
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A Ross County man, Ronald Yoakem, is set to face sentencing today in court on multiple charges related to drug trafficking. Yoakem could face a prison term ranging from 2.5 to 7.5 years. Yoakem was indicted in August 2023 on seven counts related to drug trafficking. After striking a deal in […]
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Man stabbed during fight in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — On Saturday, May 4, officers were dispatched to a reported stabbing at 370 McKellar Street. Upon arrival, officers first spoke with the caller, who had a visible puncture wound on his left forearm. The injured party informed the police that he was visiting a friend at the residence when John Book allegedly […]
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Ohio braces for more severe weather this week
WILMINGTON, Ohio — Ohio is bracing for severe weather over the next 72 hours. The Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma, has forecasted that residents in the Buckeye State can expect showers and thunderstorms to develop mainly during the afternoon and evening hours. For today, showers and a few thunderstorms are likely, primarily during the […]