HIGHLAND COUNTY, Ohio — A fatal crash on state Route 138 in Liberty Township, Highland County, has left two people dead. The Ohio Highway Patrol is currently investigating the incident that occurred on March 7, 2023. The crash involved two vehicles, a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado driven by Danny O’Cull, 74, and a 1992 Chevrolet Silverado […]
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Storage unit break-in: local woman loses $3,000 cash and belongings to thieves
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A local woman contacted police on Wednesday after discovering that her storage unit had been broken into and robbed. According to the police report, the woman visited her storage unit located on Renick Avenue at the Advanced Services Storage on Tuesday at around 7:30 pm. However, when she returned the next day […]
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King appointed to judgeship in Fayette County
FAYETTE COUNTY, Ohio — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today announced the appointment of Mary King to the Fayette County Court of Common Pleas, Probate and Juvenile Division. King, of Washington Court House, will assume office on Mar. 27, 2023, and will be taking the seat formerly held by Judge David Bender, who is resigning for a […]
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Billy Wagner’s lawyer: “There will be a trial in this case.”
PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — Defense counsel for one of Ohio’s most notoriously accused murderers says there will be a trial. George “Billy” Wagner III appeared before a new judge on Wednesday in Waverly. Wagner faces more than 20 charges, including eight counts of murder for the 2016 slaying of the Rhoden family. The hearing was […]
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Shawnee State soccer teams score big with Director of Soccer, Natasha Ademakinwa
SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio — Shawnee State University’s Women’s Soccer team has been on a roll since the arrival of their Head Coach, Natasha Ademakinwa in 2018. With a distinguished record and a new network of soccer connections, Ademakinwa was recently named the Director of Soccer, now guiding both the men’s and women’s teams. Growing up […]
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Passed out man arrested for drug possession in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Ross County authorities were dispatched to Speedway, located at 10 North Bridge Street, in response to a report of a person slumped over the steering wheel of a maroon Chevy Trailblazer. Upon arrival, authorities discovered a white male, later identified as Franklin Butterbaugh, slumped over in the vehicle. After receiving no response […]
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House goes up in flames on Chester Hill Road
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Ross County firefighters were dispatched to a house fire in the 800 block of Chester Hill Road on Wednesday. Upon arrival, crews reported seeing black smoke billowing from the home. The cause of the blaze is still under investigation, and it is unclear if the structure was occupied at the time […]
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Ohio Governor dedicates additional $20 million for first responder support
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced on Tuesday that an additional $20 million will be dedicated to supporting the recruitment and wellness needs of Ohio’s first responders. The Ohio First Responder Recruitment, Retention, and Resilience Program will now have a total of $95 million in funding, with $61 million already awarded to 237 […]
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Mexican national arrested for smuggling 11 people into Ohio
PORT CLINTON, Ohio — A Mexican national was arrested in Ohio over the weekend for smuggling 11 people into the United States. Border Patrol agents from the Detroit Sector responded to a possible smuggling event after the Ohio State Highway Patrol pulled over a Toyota Sienna for a cracked windshield. The trooper discovered 11 people […]
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High-Speed chase in Washington Court House ends with arrest
WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, Ohio — Timothy Hodson, 32, was taken into custody on Saturday after a high-speed pursuit in Washington Court House. The chase began when officers from the Washington C.H. Police Department attempted to stop Hodson for an alleged traffic offense on North North Street. Hodson fled from officers at speeds exceeding 100 miles […]