COLUMBUS, Ohio — Representative Miller, J., along with a group of Democrat cosponsors have introduced a bill aimed at amending section 3317.13 of the Revised Code to raise the base teacher salary in Ohio to $50,000. The proposed legislation, designated as H. B. No. 411, seeks to ensure fair compensation for educators across the state. […]
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PORN COUCH PROSECUTOR: Hocking Co. Prosecutor did drugs with employees, had “sex couch” in office
LOGAN, Ohio — Former employees of the Hocking County Prosecutor’s Office, Kate Ricketts and Kelsey Vanscyoc, have filed a federal lawsuit earlier this month against Prosecutor Ryan Black and Hocking County, alleging a “frat house” environment rife with sexual discrimination and retaliation. Ricketts and Vanscyoc resigned from their positions in 2023 citing retaliation and harassment […]
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Chillicothe man busted with stolen gun
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Police arrested a local man yesterday after witnesses say he stole a firearm from a car parked at a Speedway gas station. The incident occurred on Sunday, February 19th, between 1:00am and 1:30am. According to the police report, an employee at the Speedway, reported her pink SCCY CPX-2 handgun stolen from her […]
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Chillicothe manufacturer expands business
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Advantage Tent Fittings, Inc., a family-owned manufacturer in Ross County, has successfully grown its business and community impact thanks to a strategic investment and valuable partnerships. In 2020, the company received a combined $80,000 grant from JobsOhio Inclusion Grant and JEDISCO’s Flour-BWXT Opportunity Fund. This enabled them to purchase a state-of-the-art […]
Posted inAthens County, Local News
Two wanted in Athens, sheriff’s office asks the public for assistance
ATHENS, Ohio — The Athens County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating two individuals wanted on probation violations. Thomas Reasoner is currently wanted for violating his probation terms related to charges of forgery, tampering with evidence, and theft. Jessica Ruble is also wanted for violating her probation on charges of drug possession. […]
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Ohio Attorney General secures $400,000 settlement with Family Dollar
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has secured a $400,000 settlement with Family Dollar for price discrepancies at its Ohio stores. The settlement includes $250,000 in monetary relief, which will be distributed to Ohio food banks and food pantries through a selection process overseen by the state’s 88 county auditors. This settlement marks […]
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Former SVG Editor-in-Chief files lawsuit against Pike County Sheriff
WAVERLY, Ohio —– The Pike County sheriff and two of his deputies have responded to a federal lawsuit lodged by former Editor-in-Chief of the Scioto Valley Guardian and congressional candidate, Derek Myers. The federal civil rights lawsuit alleges that the sheriff’s office violated Myers’ freedom of speech and the press when he was arrested for […]
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Letter to the Editor: Tim O’Hara puts people first
Dear Editor, Tim has spent his life serving in one capacity or another. He truly does know southern Ohio and the people and communities within. He PUTS PEOPLE FIRST. He is in the heat of this race for congress right now, and still did not shy away from a 45 minute conversation encouraging me about […]
Posted in-Scioto County, Local News
Police need help finding two missing Portsmouth teens
PORTSMOUTH, Ohio — The Portsmouth Police Department is asking the community’s help in finding two missing teens. According to the department, Isiah Wilson has been missing since February 16th. He is described as 5’ 7”, 150lbs, brown hair, and green eyes. He was last seen wearing a black puffy polo jacket, white T-shirt, sweatpants and […]
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Crash closes Ross County roadway due to downed power lines
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Emergency services and troopers from the Ohio Highway Patrol are on the scene of a motor vehicle crash on Mt. Tabor Road in southern Ross County. According to dispatchers, the vehicle had struck a utility pole during the crash. Mt. Tabor Road is currently closed in the area of the crash […]