COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio House Bill 6, introduced by Republican lawmaker Rep. Jena Powell, has sparked controversy as it seeks to bar trans athletes from participating in women’s sports. The proposed legislation, also known as the Save Women’s Sports Act, aims to protect fairness in women’s athletic opportunities by requiring the designation of separate sex-specific […]
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Monday morning rollover crash in Pike Co. sends one to the hospital
PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — One person was transported to the hospital following a serious crash Monday morning in Pike County. It happened around 8:30 a.m. in Benton Township. According to the Ohio Highway Patrol, a 2013 Hyundai Accent driven by Rickie L. Grooms of Piketon was traveling eastbound along Route 124 when the driver failed to […]
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Get hooked on Ohio’s fish hatcheries – free open houses starting March 25
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife is inviting the public to attend the state fish hatchery open houses to learn more about their operations and purpose. The open houses are free of charge and will take place at six locations from 10 a.m. to 2 p. The Division […]
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Five unique places to visit in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio is a state that’s often referred to as the heart of America, with its bustling cities, quaint towns, and friendly people. But there are also some very unusual things about Ohio that you might not know about. Here are the top 5 most unusual things about Ohio: The World’s Largest Cuckoo […]
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Chillicothe man indicted for child pornography
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A Chillicothe man will be arraigned today in the Ross County Court of Common Pleas following an indictment on child pornography-related charges. According to court records, Franklin Doyle III, was indicted on March 10, charged with two counts of pandering obscenity involving a minor, one count of pandering sexually oriented matter involving […]
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Clinton Co. rescue crews spend hours rescuing elderly man from grain bin
CLINTON COUNTY, Ohio — A 76-year-old man is lucky to be alive today after becoming trapped inside a grain bin in Clinton County. The Guardian first reported on the rescue operation on Monday afternoon. According to authorities, the Wilmington Fire Department responded to the 3800 block of Stone Road in Sabina after receiving reports that […]
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New hotel being built along Bridge Street in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A new hotel will soon break ground in Chillicothe among the busiest street in town. TownPlace Suites, which is a division of Marriott is building the hotel. The hotel will be located at 454 North Shawnee Lane, near Golden Corral; just off busy Bridge Street. “Attracting both business and leisure travelers, the […]
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Volunteer firefighter crashes in Ross Co. from icy roads
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A volunteer firefighter was not injured when he and others crashed early Tuesday morning. It happened on route 23 near route 159 at around 2 a.m. The volunteer fireman was traveling on the highway when he hit a large piece of debris in his personal vehicle. The debris, troopers said, was caused […]
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Man riding a scooter hit by car in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — One person was injured while riding a scooter on the east side of Chillicothe. According to police, the 36-year-old man was hit by a car while riding a scooter in the alley behind the 100 block of East Second Street just before 4:30 in the afternoon on Monday. Emergency services responded to […]