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, […]
Posted inHighland County, Local News
Hillsboro Business Complex opens its doors
HILLSBORO, Ohio — A ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the grand opening of the Hillsboro Business Complex today. This project aims to be a cornerstone of economic development in Hillsboro’s uptown area, specifically for small businesses. Over $1 million was invested to revitalize three historic buildings. Now, the complex offers a mix of amenities, including renovated office […]
Posted in-Scioto County, Local News
Super load takes to the open road this week
SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio — The first mega load bound for the new Intel factory in New Albany is set to hit the open road this week. According to Scioto County Sheriff David Thoroughman, the first load will depart the dock, just east of Manchester, on Wednesday, March 6th. The departure time is scheduled for around […]
Posted inFrankfort, Local News, Ross County
Adena Local Schools receives over $300K in state grant funding
COLUMBUS, Ohio — In a bid to bolster career technical education across Ohio, Adena Local Schools has been awarded $390,647 in state grant funding. This announcement came as part of the Career Technical Education Equipment Grant Program unveiled by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted. The program aims to enhance career technical […]
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Family of man killed in Scioto Co. appeals for support through GoFundMe
SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio — The family of 38-year-old Derrick Cordle of Ashland, KY, is asking the community for support following a crash that claimed his life. Cordle lost his life over the weekend in a fatal accident on Saturday morning, as confirmed by the Ohio Highway Patrol. Reports indicate that Cordle was struck by a […]
Posted inJackson County, Local News
J. Floyd Dixon Memorial Fund opens applications for 2024-2025 grants
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The J. Floyd Dixon Memorial Fund has commenced its application process for the 2024-2025 grant program. Aimed at benefiting 501c3 nonprofit organizations with a significant presence in Jackson County, focusing primarily on education or health issues, the fund has historically awarded grants not exceeding $10,000 per grantee. In the previous year, the […]
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Activists unite to address radioactive contamination concerns from Piketon Atomic Plant
WAVERLY, Ohio — A community event in Waverly attracted significant regional attention on Sunday evening as advocacy groups joined forces to shed light on ongoing radioactive contamination issues stemming from the former Gaseous Diffusion Plant in Piketon. Spearheaded by Piketon Residents for Environmental Safety and Security (PRESS) and Don’t Dump On Us, the event featured […]