POMEROY, Ohio — Two individuals are now in custody following a drug trafficking investigation in Meigs County. The Meigs County Sheriff’s Office announced on Friday the arrest of Tristan Shealey, 44, of Rutland, Ohio, on charges of complicity to drug trafficking and drug possession. Madison Donaway, 25, of Parkersburg, West Virginia, was also arrested. Sheriff […]
Posted inChillicothe, Local News, Ross County
Chillicothe pastor arrested for assault and domestic violence
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A local pastor has found himself in legal hot water after being arrested for assault and domestic violence. Jeremy Beverly, aged 53, remains in custody at the Ross County Jail pending a hearing in municipal court. According to the police report obtained by the Guardian, officers were dispatched to Adena Regional Medical […]
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Circleville hosts educational cannabis market for budding growers
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — This Saturday, a unique farmers market is set to take place in Circleville. Unlike traditional markets, this one won’t be centered around fresh produce. Instead, it’s all about cannabis cultivation. With the recent legalization of marijuana growth in Ohio, this market aims to educate individuals on how to grow cannabis at home, […]
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Circleville hosts educational cannabis market for budding growers
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — This Saturday, a unique farmers market is set to take place in Circleville. Unlike traditional markets, this one won’t be centered around fresh produce. Instead, it’s all about cannabis cultivation. With the recent legalization of marijuana growth in Ohio, this market aims to educate individuals on how to grow cannabis at home, […]
Posted inAthens County, Local News, Regional, Statewide
Ohio University hosts first high school Esports tournament
ATHENS, Ohio – Gaming was once considered a past-time hobby, but now, it has become a competitive sport. Currently, nearly 300 high schools have a North America Scholastic Esports Federation-affiliated esports team. Ohio University recently hosted 20 of these schools at the Esports Ohio Central-Southeast Regional Tournament in the OHIO Esports Arena. The tournament took place Saturday, March 16, […]
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Ohio National Guardsman awarded damages after employer violated rights
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Justice Department announced a settlement today resolving a lawsuit against U.S. Development Corporation, doing business as Akro-Plastics. The lawsuit alleged violations of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) against Ohio National Guardsman Staff Sergeant Nicholas Whitman. “Sergeant Whitman served his country honorably, and federal law protects his right […]
Posted inColumbus, Local News, National News, Regional, Statewide
Expanded child tax credit stranded in U.S. Senate by GOP comparisons to welfare
ASHLEY MURRAY, Ohio Capital Journal — One of the cheapest provisions aimed at helping low-income families has become a main sticking point for Republican senators as they negotiate a bipartisan tax package that attracted broad support in the U.S. House. The reason for the opposition is that a taxpayer could earn no income for a year […]
Posted inLocal News, Pike County, Piketon, Waverly
Community rallies behind GoFundMe for Waverly fire victims
WAVERLY, Ohio — In a devastating incident this week, a fire swept through Waverly, impacting several families and local businesses. The community is rallying together to support those affected by the blaze. Perry Glass Company Sets Up GoFundMe Account for Family According to the family of the glass company owners, multiple families residing in apartments […]
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Disability Rights Ohio intervenes in lawsuit against Ohio Department of Education and Workforce
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Civil Rights Advocate Disability Rights Ohio (DRO) has filed a motion to intervene to ensure that the rights of parents and students with disabilities are enforced. This legal action is in response to a lawsuit filed by Warren County Educational Service Center (WCESC) which seeks to invalidate findings by Ohio Department of Education and […]
Posted inLocal News, Pike County, Wagner
Waverly downtown fire investigation reveals new details and impact on local businesses
WAVERLY, Ohio — Following the devastating downtown fire in Waverly that displaced families and caused significant damage to neighboring buildings, officials from the Waverly Fire Department have provided new details into the overnight blaze. Reports indicate that an officer with the Waverly Police Department first noticed the flames emanating from a commercial building along Market […]