CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — The upcoming Black Lives Matter protest in Circleville on Saturday gains even more significance as protesters rally to demand a thorough investigation into the recent incident involving a Circleville Police K9 mauling an unarmed black man. Community members, activists, and concerned citizens will be voicing their grievances while calling for accountability and […]
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Ben Crump says firing Circleville officer was the right thing as protest moves forward this weekend
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — Nationally renowned civil rights and personal injury attorney Ben Crump and attorney Kenneth Abbarno have who has been hired by the man mauled by a Circleville Police K9 has released a statement in response to the firing of the former officer involved, Ryan Speakman. Crump and Abbarno said that unleashing the dog […]
Posted inChillicothe, Local News, Ross County
Chillicothe mayor announces free admission to pool due to extreme heat
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — In anticipation of extreme heat today, Chillicothe Mayor Luke Feeney announced that admission to the Donald M. Smith Memorial Pool in Yoctangee Park will be free. Pool hours will remain from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday. All Chillicothe visitors and residents are welcome. For more information, please contact the Parks […]
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Man robbed at gunpoint on Denver Road in Ross County
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A robbery on Denver Road took a violent turn yesterday at around 4:09 PM, leaving a male driver injured and the culprits at large. The victim, driving a white Ford Ranger southbound, reported that he was followed by an older male driver and a black male passenger in a black Honda […]
Posted inLocal News, Pickaway County
Infant injured in head-on crash in Pickaway Co.
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — A head-on crash closed route 23 near Circleville early Friday morning. It happened at around 3:30 a.m. when a pickup collided with an SUV in front of Sofidel. At least four people were injured with broken bones, as well as an infant who was cut from glass, according to medics. Route 23 […]
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Accident on Bridge Street restricts traffic
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A fender-bender on Bridge Street had traffic restricted around 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. A black SUV rear ended a white crossover in the northbound lanes in Chillicothe in front of the marijuana dispensary. No one was seriously injured. The driver of the black Kia was cited.
Posted inGovernment, National News
Federal Reserve announces new capital requirements for large banks
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the Federal Reserve made a announcement that affects the way large banks handle their money. They’ve set some new rules to make sure big banks are prepared to handle tough times. The new requirements are based on the results of the Federal Reserve’s 2023 supervisory stress test, which simulated a severe […]
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Reynoldsburg man indicted for threatening to burn down a Planned Parenthood clinic
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Reynoldsburg, Ohio, man has been indicted on federal charges for threatening a Planned Parenthood clinic, according to a statement from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Ohio. Mohamed Farah Waes, 33, is charged with violating the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act, making threatening statements through […]
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Series of crimes in Athens Co. results in two arrests
ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio — The Southeast Major Crimes Task Force conducted a series of investigations on Tuesday, focusing on criminal activities in The Plains, Chauncey, and Millfield. The Sheriff, Rodney Smith reported that multiple persons of interest were located and questioned in connection with the reported crimes. During the operations, the task force also carried […]
Posted inLocal News, Pickaway County
Deputies respond to shots fired in Pickaway Co. mobile home park
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — The Pickaway County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a reported shooting that occurred at the Sunset Mobile Home Park at approximately 2:30 PM today. Dispatchers told responding units that two males had gotten into an altercation and one person reportedly pulled a gun and opened fire. It is unknown at this time […]