ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — The Ross County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating 16-year-old Logan Moore, who went missing earlier today, March 5, 2024. According to reports, Logan left his residence sometime between 6 AM and 8:30 AM. A vehicle he was believed to be driving was later found in Xenia. Anyone […]
Posted inBainbridge, Local News, Ross County
Bainbridge Volunteer Fire Department awarded equipment grant
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — The Bainbridge Volunteer Fire Department has been selected to receive a Equipment Grant from the Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of State Fire Marshal (SFM) for the current year. The grant, totaling $14,376.00, will be allocated to procure vital Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) equipment, the department announced.
Posted inColumbus, Local News, Regional, Statewide
Thousands submit comments on revised proposed Ohio administrative rules for transgender health care
MEGAN HENRY, Ohio Capital Journal — Ohioans submitted more than 4,000 comments on Gov. Mike DeWine’s new proposed administrative rules for transgender health care, according to records obtained by the Capital Journal. The feedback was submitted during the comment portion for the updated proposed administrative rules that would collect data on transgender health care and change health care treatment for […]
Posted inColumbus, Local News, Regional, Statewide
Clinics ask court to declare Ohio six-week abortion ban unconstitutional after amendment passage
SUSAN TEBBEN, Ohio Capital Journal — Clinics across Ohio who provide abortion services asked a Hamilton County court to declare Ohio’s six-week abortion ban unconstitutional in light of the Ohio Constitutional amendment protecting reproductive rights passed by 57% of voters in November. Planned Parenthood clinics in the state, along with Preterm-Cleveland, Women’s Med Group Professional […]
Posted inLocal News, Meigs County
Meigs County deputies respond to series of incidents on Monday
POMEROY, Ohio — Meigs County Deputies responded to a variety of calls on March 4th, 2024. At 3:57 AM, deputies conducted a traffic stop on SR 124 in Syracuse, issuing a verbal warning for a vehicle defect. Shortly after, at 5:20 AM, deputies investigated a complaint on Bone Hollow Rd in Middleport, regarding a male […]
Posted inLocal News
Attempted break-in adds to string of burglaries in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — An attempted break-in at a Brewer Heights residence marks the latest incident in a series of attempted burglaries across the Chillicothe area. On Tuesday, officers responded to Tecumseh Road on Chillicothe’s west side. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the residents, who reported noticing damage to the frame of their back door upon […]
Posted inLocal News, Pickaway County
Sofidel faces scrutiny: Accusations of anti-union tactics, threats, and harassment
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — Amidst allegations of anti-union practices, safety violations, and discrimination, one of the Scioto Valley’s major manufacturers, Sofidel, finds itself embroiled in controversy. The Guardian began an investigation in July 2023, after several employees reached out, claiming a disturbing pattern of behavior within the Italian toilet paper manufacturer. Workers at the facility have […]
Posted inNational News
Facebook down worldwide
In a sudden turn of events, Facebook (META) and Instagram users worldwide found themselves abruptly logged out of their accounts Tuesday morning. Reports have flooded in from various corners of the globe, indicating a large-scale outage plaguing the social media platform. The disruption began when users were unexpectedly forced out of their Facebook/Instagram accounts, prompting […]
Posted inChillicothe, Local News, Ross County
Chillicothe’s Kenworth plant celebrates 50 years
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Half a century ago, the Kenworth truck assembly plant in Chillicothe, started rolling out what they call the best trucks in the world. Today, they’re celebrating this golden anniversary with pride. They started strong – the very first Kenworth W900 truck came off the line just a day after the plant opened […]
Posted inChillicothe, FEATURED, Local News, Ross County
Ross Co. mother indicted after baby eats meth
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A Ross County mother, Whitney Caplinger, has been indicted on felony charges after her child was taken to the hospital in September of 2023 for ingesting methamphetamine. The incident occured on September 14, 2023, when the young child was transported to Adena Regional Medical Center. The child, according to the police report, […]