CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A man previously serving a 10-year sentence for complicity to involuntary manslaughter and complicity to aggravated robbery finds himself in legal trouble once again, as a grand jury in Ross County indicted Billy J. Johnson Jr. On March 1, Johnson was indicted on one count each of aggravated trafficking in drugs, aggravated […]
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Circleville man indicted for child porn in Ross Co.
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A Circleville man, Timothy Cline, 37, remains in custody at the Ross County Jail, facing charges related to child pornography. Court documents indicate that Cline was indicted this month on one count of pandering sexually oriented matter involving a minor and eleven counts of illegal use of a minor in nudity-oriented material […]
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Ohio’s spring burn ban in effect
COLUMBUS, Ohio — As warmer weather arrives, Ohioans are reminded that the state’s spring burn ban is now in effect. The ban, which began on March 1st and lasts through May, prohibits most open burning in areas between the hours of 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. This annual regulation is in place to safeguard property, […]
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Vehicle fire claims life of New Holland woman
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Ohio Highway Patrol is investigating a one-vehicle fire that occurred on Route 207 near Cattail Road in Ross County. The incident happened on March 3, around 2:56 PM, when a 2009 Honda Element, driven by Timothy R. Landman, 62, of New Holland, was traveling south on Route 207. The vehicle, authorities […]
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Ross Co. Sheriff’s Office seeks public assistance in locating missing teen
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 […]
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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.
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]