CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The case surrounding the officer-involved shooting involving a Ross County Sheriff’s Deputy has officially been closed. Sergeant Eric Kocheran was released from Grant Medical Center almost a month after the incident that transpired outside the sheriff’s office in November of last year. On Nov. 17, surveillance and body camera footage captured the […]
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Man flown from Ross Co. ATV accident after being lost
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — An ATV accident on private property in Ross County led to the hospitalization of the owner on Tuesday. The crash happened deep into the woods, where no one could find the 911 caller. Deputies were guided to the accident site with the help of GPS coordinates provided by dispatch and an […]
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EDITORIAL: The arrest of our Editor-in-Chief
I wanted to personally address the events that unfolded on Sunday evening, which have brought much attention and speculation to a misunderstanding. As many of you are now aware, I was arrested and charged with a fourth-degree misdemeanor of “misconduct at an emergency” in Clarksburg on Sunday night. The charge has since been dismissed with […]
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Powerball Jackpot skyrockets to $1.73 Billion for Wednesday’s drawing
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Powerball® jackpot has surged to an astounding $1.73 billion, making it the second-largest prize in Powerball and U.S. lottery history. The jackpot comes with an estimated cash value of $756.6 million and trails only the record-shattering $2.04 billion Powerball prize claimed in California last year. In the most recent drawing on […]
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Proposed law would ban tanning beds for anyone under 18 in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio lawmakers are taking a deeper look at tanning practices among minors. A newly introduced Senate Bill 59 seeks to bar individuals younger than 18 from using tanning beds throughout the state. Current regulations permit 16 to 17-year-olds to utilize tanning services, given they possess written consent from a parent or legal […]
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OhioHealth opens urgent care in Circleville for same-day appointments
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — In an endeavor to expand healthcare access in the region, OhioHealth is set to conduct an official ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new Urgent Care facility in Circleville tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. The event, to be held at 1434 Circleville Plaza Dr., Circleville, will be graced by city officials, care site senior leaders, […]
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What you need to know about Monday night’s record-setting Powerball drawing
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — With no winning ticket for the Powerball grand prize this past Saturday, the jackpot has now surged to an astonishing $1.55 billion, boasting a cash option of approximately $679.8 million. Monday’s anticipated jackpot sits as the third biggest in Powerball history and claims the fourth spot among the highest U.S. lottery jackpots, […]
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Tuesday is last day to register to vote for November election
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Residents of Ohio have until October 10 to register for the upcoming general election set for November 7. Starting October 11, early voting will be available. For voter registration status or to register, visit voteohio.gov or contact the local county board of elections. Items to be voted on include: Mail-In Voting […]
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Clarksburg nursing home engulfed in flames, remains under investigation
CLARKSBURG, Ohio — A historic nursing home in the small village of Clarksburg was consumed by a massive fire on Sunday night, leaving local residents in shock. The blaze ignited just before 10 p.m. on Main Street, with the flames quickly engulfing the entire building. The cause of the fire remains unknown. Nearly a dozen […]
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ENDORSEMENT: Lavender is the heart, commitment, and vision Union-Scioto School Board needs
With the upcoming Union-Scioto School Board election on November 7, it’s vital that voters consider candidates who genuinely have the best interests of our students, teachers, and community at heart. Today, we are proud to endorse Jeanne Lavender, whose commitment to public service and genuine concern for our district’s future stands out in a crowded […]