ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio — The Southeast Major Crimes Task Force has apprehended a corrections officer at the Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail following the discovery of evidence implicating the officer in the transportation and distribution of contraband within the facility. Sheriff Rodney Smith, speaking on behalf of the Task Force, confirmed that an investigation was initiated […]
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EPA moves to restore Air Nuisance Rule in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has taken a significant step toward improving air quality in Ohio by moving to reinstate the Air Nuisance Rule (ANR) as part of the state’s State Implementation Plan (SIP). This decision marks a reversal of the previous administration’s move to scrap the measure. The ANR, which […]
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Ohio University partners with TimelyCare to expand mental health services for students
ATHENS, Ohio — Ohio University is taking steps to expand its support services by partnering with TimelyCare, a leading telehealth company specializing in mental health services. This partnership aims to provide a comprehensive suite of free mental health services for students, addressing a critical need in today’s academic environment. Approximately 20 percent of Ohio University’s […]
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ASPCA report reveals USDA’s failure to enforce Animal Welfare Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals® (ASPCA®) has released a new report analyzing the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) inspections of Animal Welfare Act licensed facilities, documented violations, and enforcement actions against violators for the 2023 fiscal year. Based on the ASPCA’s analysis of USDA data, federal inspectors documented […]
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Ohio study finds disproportionate rates of school discipline
SUSAN TEBBEN, Ohio Capital Journal — Researchers studying school discipline in Ohio found “exclusionary school disciplinary measures,” that disproportionately impacted students of color, along with disabled and lower income children. Children’s Defense Fund Ohio released a 2024 “state of school discipline in Ohio” report, analyzing measures like out-of-school suspensions and expulsions, saying the practices “have […]
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ODOT announces upcoming roadway projects in Pike Co.
PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — Several construction projects are set to impact highways in Pike County next week, according to the District 9 Public Information Office. Work has begun on a bridge replacement project on State Route 104 between S.R. 32 and Long Fork Road as of February 26. S.R. 104 will remain open until June […]
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Night of tornadoes: Several Ohio communities left reeling from the destruction
INDIAN LAKE, Ohio — As the sun rose over the Buckeye State, several communities were left reeling from last night’s severe weather. The Indian Lake region of Logan County was particularly hard hit, with authorities reporting at least two fatalities as a direct result of the storm. A large tornado swept through the Indian Lake […]
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Disgraced meteorologist Mike Davis to be released from prison
COLUMBUS, Ohio — After serving a 4-year prison sentence, disgraced meteorologist and former Columbus news personality Mike Davis is expected to regain his freedom in May. Davis, once a familiar face on local television, fell from grace due to his involvement in child pornography. In January 2020, Davis pleaded guilty to four counts of pandering […]
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Tornado Watch issued for the Scioto Valley
NORMAN, Oklahoma — The Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma, has issued a Tornado Watch for portions of the Buckeye State, effective until 12:00 AM on Friday. The watch includes the following counties: Delaware, Franklin, Madison, Fairfield, Hocking, Pickaway, Fayette, Licking, Ross, Union, Butler, Clinton, Hamilton, Warren, Auglaize, Darke, Champaign, Greene, Clark, Hardin, Logan Mercer, Miami, […]
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Ohio Congressional Candidate Derek Myers files lawsuit against Cincinnati Enquirer for “smear campaign”
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Derek Myers, the American First candidate for Ohio’s Second Congressional District, today announced he is taking decisive legal action against the Cincinnati Enquirer, along with its sister publications including the Chillicothe Gazette and Columbus Dispatch, as well as their parent company, Gannett Co., Inc. Myers asserts that the publications engaged in egregious […]