Terror on the Highway: semi leads troopers on pursuit
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — The driver of a Western Express commercial vehicle is in custody this morning after leading troopers on a pursuit. It all started in the area of Route 35 southeast of Chillicothe. The driver, reports state, refused to pull over for troopers and then fled. The chase continued along Route 35 until […]
Construction worker dies after falling into manhole in Pickaway County
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — A man lost his life after falling into a manhole at the Norfolk Southern Railyard in Pickaway County. It happened at around noon on Monday when deputies from the Pickaway County Sheriff’s Office, along with various Fire and EMS personnel, were dispatched to the scene. When they arrived at the rail […]
Ohio’s controversial budget plan passes, drawing criticism and hope for veto
COLUMBUS, Ohio —The state’s operating budget now heads to the desk of Governor Mike DeWine after passing the General Assembly. The budget plan, which has drawn criticism from Democrats for prioritizing tax cuts for the wealthy while making significant cuts to Medicaid and introducing controversial policy provisions, awaits the governor’s signature. The Senate’s budget plan, […]
Ohio bill seeks to prohibit consideration of remorse in sentencing offenders who enter Alford pleas
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A group of bipartisan lawmakers in Ohio has proposed amendments to the Revised Code that would prevent courts from considering an offender’s genuine remorse when imposing sentences on individuals who have entered an Alford plea. The bill, sponsored by Representatives Josh Williams, Elgin Rogers, Brett Hudson Hillyer, Latyna Humphrey, Jean Schmidt, William […]