COLUMBUS, Ohio — Law enforcement task forces operating under the umbrella of the Ohio Organized Crime Investigations Commission, led by the Ohio Attorney General’s office, are making significant progress in the state’s ongoing battle against human traffickers and sexual predators. Recent reports from three of these specialized units highlight their success in bringing offenders to […]
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Sciotoville Community to receive “Safe Routes to School” grant
SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio — The Sciotoville Community school district will receive a $368,550 grant from the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) to improve safety for students walking and biking to and from school. The grant will be used to install new crosswalks, curb ramps, and speed zone beacons on Marshall Street, Second Street, Farney Street, […]
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Teen faces charges for pointing fake gun at man in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A juvenile faces charges after he and two others allegedly pointed a fake gun at a man in Chillicothe, on Wednesday, July 19. The incident occurred at approximately 10:30 p.m. in the area of Lincoln Park. The victim told the police that he was sitting on his back porch when he saw […]
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Dollar General continues to face mounting issues
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Dollar General is facing new safety violations and fines after federal workplace inspectors found the company again exposing employees to fire hazards and other unsafe conditions at two Tampa-area stores. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued citations for two repeat violations after a Jan. 18, 2023, inspection […]
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Hocking County Sheriff’s Office to crack down on speeding
HOCKING COUNTY, Ohio — Hocking County Sheriff Lanny North is reminding drivers that deputies will be conducting high visibility enforcement for speed for the remainder of July. Speeding fatalities have increased in recent years. In 2020, there were over 11,000 people killed in speeding-related traffic crashes, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). […]
Posted inColumbus, Government, Statewide
Ohio Department of Health to host press conference on childhood immunizations
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) will host a press conference on childhood immunizations and other back-to-school health topics today at 11 a.m. The press conference will be held at the ODH headquarters in Columbus and will be livestreamed on their YouTube channel. Speakers at the press conference will include: • Bruce […]
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Severe weather threat returns to region
WILMINGTON, Ohio — The threat of severe weather returns to the region today, according to the National Weather Service. Thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and evening, with some storms potentially becoming strong to severe. The primary severe weather threats are damaging winds and large hail. The most favored time for severe weather is from 4 […]
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Did you win the Powerball jackpot?
The Powerball jackpot hit an estimated $1.08 billion on Wednesday night. The winning numbers were 7, 10, 11, 13, 24, and the Powerball was 24. Officials say there was one jackpot winner, who purchased their ticket in California. There were also three $2 million winners, who matched all five numbers except for the Powerball and […]
Posted inBainbridge, Local News, Ross County
Firefighters extinguish structure fire in Ross County
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Bainbridge firefighters responded to a structure fire on Hurless Road in Twin Township, on Wednesday, just before 7:00 a.m. Firefighters we’re also assisted on the scene by the Ross County Sheriff’s Office and South Central Power. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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Portsmouth caregiver arrested for allegedly abusing nonverbal patient
SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio — A Portsmouth woman is facing felony charges after she was accused of abusing a nonverbal patient in her care. According to the Scioto County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a 911 call on July 18 from a Wheelersburg residence requesting an ambulance for a patient who had been injured. The caller […]