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Pedestrian struck by vehicle in Chillicothe

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle Wednesday afternoon near the intersection of Water Street and Yoctangee Parkway, according to initial reports. The incident occurred at approximately 12:52 p.m. The extent of the victim’s injuries is unknown at this time. Emergency personnel are responding to the scene. Water Street and Yoctangee Parkway […]

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Inside the Vinton County Sheriff’s Office call log

VINTON COUNTY, Ohio — Deputies with the Vinton County Sheriff’s Office responded to a range of calls across the county between March 2 and March 4, including crashes, domestic disputes, suspicious activity complaints, and a nationwide felony warrant arrest. According to the sheriff’s office activity log, deputies handled multiple traffic accidents and roadway incidents during […]

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Ohio to ban soda purchases with ‘Food Stamps’ starting Oct. 1

WASHINGTON – The United States Department of Agriculture has approved a request from Ohio to prohibit the purchase of most sugary sodas and similar drinks through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, with the restriction scheduled to take effect Oct. 1, 2026. The approval, announced Wednesday, allows Ohio to implement a waiver preventing SNAP benefits from […]

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Flooding threat across southern Ohio as heavy rain continues — but a warm 70° weekend is coming

WILMINGTON, Ohio – Persistent rain and storms moving across southern and central Ohio are creating renewed flooding concerns across the region, with water already pooling on roads and low-lying areas. According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, additional showers and thunderstorms are expected to continue throughout Thursday, adding to the heavy rainfall that has […]

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