ATHENS, Ohio — The Ohio University Police Department is investigating a potential terroristic threat made via social media against members of Turning Point USA during a campus event, according to police records and a public notice issued Tuesday. The incident was reported on Monday, February 2, when members of the conservative student group told officers […]
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Repeat sex offender pleads guilty to exploiting minor he met through Call of Duty
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Texas man pleaded guilty Monday in U.S. District Court in Columbus to attempted kidnapping and sexual exploitation of a minor he met through the video game Call of Duty. Harrison Michael Barton, 38, of North Detroit, Texas, was arrested in February 2025 at John Glenn Columbus International Airport while attempting to […]
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Head-On collision in Pike County, rescue crews enroute
PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — A two-vehicle head-on crash with injuries has been reported at Pike Lake Road and Morgan Fork Road, authorities said. The incident was reported around 12:19 p.m., and additional assistance has been requested, according to emergency dispatch. No further details on the number of injuries or the condition of those involved have […]
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Highland County Jail inmates relocated after boiler malfunction
HILLSBORO, Ohio — All inmates at the Highland County Justice Center have been moved to other facilities after a malfunction in the jail’s boiler system, officials announced Thursday. As a result, Hillsboro Municipal Court is closed for the day, February 5, 2026. Residents are advised to monitor the City of Hillsboro’s official Facebook page for […]
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Huntington Schools face fourth bomb threat in two weeks; classes continue under heightened security
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Students, staff, and the community faced renewed concern Thursday as Huntington Local School District received its fourth bomb threat in less than two weeks. At approximately 7:20 a.m., the Ross County Sheriff’s Office notified the district of another threat called into their office. Unlike previous incidents, officials decided to keep classes in […]
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Online Safety: 5 Steps to Protect Your Data When Gaming on Mobile
Mobile gaming has become part of everyday life, filling spare moments during commutes, breaks, or quiet evenings. The games themselves feel harmless, but many of them collect more personal data than players realize. Account logins, device details, and even location information can be exposed if basic precautions aren’t in place. Protecting your data doesn’t require […]
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Online Safety: 5 Steps to Protect Your Data When Gaming on Mobile
Mobile games are quick, easy, and everywhere. You tap, you play, and suddenly you’re logged in, sharing your location, or making a purchase. Most people don’t think twice about it, but they should. These games often collect more data than expected, and without basic precautions, it’s easy to give away more than you meant to. […]
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CJC‑1295 DAC: A Long-Acting GHRH Analog in Experimental Contexts
The synthetic peptide CJC-1295 DAC is a modified form of growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) designed to prolong GHRH receptor activation in the anterior pituitary of an organism. Originally developed by ConjuChem Biotechnologies, it incorporates an Affinity Complex (DAC) moiety, which may bind to serum albumin and thereby extend its half-life significantly compared to short-acting GHRH […]
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Commissioners block Guardian email while stonewalling NDA release on Google Data Center
PORTSMOUTH, Ohio — Scioto County commissioners have blocked The Scioto Valley Guardian’s official newsroom email account, preventing the outlet from requesting public copies of non-disclosure agreements tied to Google’s proposed $1 billion data center in Franklin Furnace. The block occurred as the Guardian sought the signed NDAs that all three commissioners entered with the tech […]
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DEA, NFL alumni take fentanyl awareness to Super Bowl
WASHINGTON, D.C. — For the third consecutive year, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and NFL Alumni Health are raising awareness about the dangers of fentanyl, spreading the message: “One Pill Can Kill.” The partnership supports DEA’s Fentanyl Free America initiative, aimed at reducing demand for the synthetic opioid, which is often pressed into counterfeit pills […]