VINTON COUNTY, Ohio — A Vinton County man is behind bars after being found with an underage girl. The Vinton County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a missing 12-year-old girl on John Street in Zaleski on Saturday, March 11, 2023. The report was received in the early morning hours, prompting a massive search […]
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Man trapped in grain bin, rescue operation underway in Clinton Co.
CLINTON COUNTY, Ohio — Residents of Sabina, Ohio were left in shock on Monday when rescue crews responded to reports of a man trapped inside a grain bin on Stone Road. The incident, which was first around 11:30 a.m., prompted an emergency response from local authorities. According to reports, shortly after 2 p.m., additional assistance […]
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Nelsonville man arrested for weapons possession and drug charges
ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio — A Nelsonville man is behind bars today on weapons and drug-related charges. According to the Nelsonville Police Department officers performed a routine traffic stop on March 12. During their investigation, the officers discovered suspected narcotics and drug abuse instruments on a passenger. However, they did not stop there and continued […]
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Pegasus Industries to expand operations in Chillicothe
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Pegasus Industries, LLC, a leading automotive supplier, and contract manufacturer, announced plans to expand its operations in Chillicothe, Ross County, in collaboration with JobsOhio, Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE), and Greater Chillicothe and Ross County Development. The $2 million project will allow Pegasus to prepare an additional 200,000 square feet in […]
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Local businessman takes reins as county auditor
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — On Monday, a new county auditor took the reins in Ross County. Jeff Lehner, a local businessman, started as the Ross County Auditor this week with a mission to improve fiscal efficiency and address the inconsistent and unreliable EMS coverage in the county, he said in an interview on Monday. Lehner […]
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FBI reports a rise in hate crimes nationwide
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The FBI released its 2021 Hate Crime Statistics Supplemental Report in December 2022, revealing an 11.6% increase in reported hate crimes from 2020 to 2021. The report was the first year using annual hate crimes statistics reported entirely through the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS). The Justice Department issued a statement from […]
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NWS issues winter weather alert for the region
WILMINGTON, Ohio — The National Weather Service in Wilmington is issuing a winter weather alert for the area. According to forecasters, widespread snow showers, some of which could be heavy, are expected to develop this afternoon. These snow showers may reduce visibility and produce a sudden burst of snow, leading to brief light accumulations on […]
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Ohio Gov. calls for action on contaminated soil removal in East Palestine
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio — On Friday, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine provided an update on the devastating train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. The derailment occurred on March 5th, 2023, and has caused significant disruption to the local community. Governor DeWine expressed serious concerns regarding the stall in the removal of contaminated soil from […]
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U.S. House passes COVID-19 Origin Act, headed to President’s desk
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on the United States, resulting in the death of nearly 7 million people worldwide to date. In an effort to provide much-needed transparency and answers to the American people, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the COVID-19 Origin Act of 2023 (S.619) with […]
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Police release victim’s name in fatal Hillsboro shooting
HIGHLAND COUNTY, Ohio — The Hillsboro Police Department has released the identity of the man who was fatally shot on Saturday afternoon. The victim has been identified as 53-year-old, John W. Norris. According to officials, the Hillsboro Police Department received a 911 call on Saturday, March 11th, around 2:39 PM, from an apartment located […]