CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio – Circleville Police Chief Shawn Baer has been placed on administrative leave and is no longer on active duty, according to a report by the Pickaway County Sheriff’s Office. The leave comes after a series of allegations were lodged against Baer. A letter from the Mayor dated for March 11 to Baer reads, “Please […]
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The Best Christmas Activities for Christmas 2024
The end of the year is fast approaching, and you would want to participate in one or two activities that will make for a memorable holiday. Well, you might be busy holiday shopping, baking or probably doing a million other things in preparation for Christmas. And that means you have little time to scroll online […]
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Pickaway Co. Sheriff raids Circleville Police Department, escorts chief out
An date to this story may be found here. CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — The Pickaway County Sheriff stormed the Circleville Police Department on Monday and physically removed the town’s police chief from the chief’s office. While public details are scarce due to an ongoing investigation, the Guardian has confirmed that Sheriff Matthew Hafey was requested to […]
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U.S. aid to Ukraine sparks debate on domestic priorities
WASHINGTON — As the United States pledges $482 million in aid to Ukraine in the FY 2025 Budget Request, questions are being raised about the allocation of funds for domestic issues, particularly veteran homelessness and infrastructure programs. The Biden-Harris Administration has previously invested an unprecedented $3.1 billion to combat homelessness across the country, including veterans. […]
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OUC to host student, faculty, and alumni art exhibition
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – The Patricia Scott Art Gallery at Ohio University Chillicothe is set to host a diverse art exhibition featuring works from its students, alumni, faculty, and staff. The exhibition will kick off with an opening reception at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 4. Those interested in showcasing their artistic talents are invited to […]
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Biden warns ‘freedom and democracy are under attack’ in fierce State of the Union address
JENNIFER SHUTT AND ARIANA FIGUEROA, Ohio Capital Journal — In remarks pivotal to his reelection this fall, President Joe Biden in his State of the Union address Thursday night portrayed himself as the defender of democracy, touted the bipartisan deals he’s brokered during his first term in office and appealed to Congress to support Ukraine in its […]
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Shake the winter blues at the Ross Co. Park District’s Spring Equinox Celebration
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Ross County Park District announced their Spring Equinox Celebration. According to Community Outreach Coordinator Macey Power, the event will offer a variety of family friendly activities. It will all take place Saturday, March 16, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Buzzard’s Roost located at 514 Red Bird Lane. Below you […]
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Fugitive busted after running from deputies in Athens
ATHENS, Ohio —– Deputies in Athens County had to chase down a wanted man over the weekend. According to the sheriff’s office, deputies were on patrol around The Plains when they noticed a suspicious vehicle leave a residence of a man wanted on outstanding felony warrants. Reports say that when deputies approached the vehicle, […]
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Buckeye State braces for once-in-a-lifetime eclipse as hotel bookings surge
DAYTON, Ohio — With the total solar eclipse less than a month away, excitement is building and hotel rooms are disappearing fast in cities along the path of totality. According to Expedia® data, Dayton, Ohio is one of the top destinations experiencing a surge in eclipse-chasing tourists, with hotel searches spiking a whopping 705% compared […]
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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine stands behind aide while she stays mum about bribery scandal
MARTY SCHLADEN, Ohio Capital Journal — Gov. Mike DeWine continues to praise and support an aide who he said knew about a $4.3 million payoff by FirstEnergy to DeWine’s pick to lead the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio — the entity that decides how much FirstEnergy can charge customers. The aide knew about the payment, […]