ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Authorities have launched an investigation after an unknown caller made threats to engage in a mass shooting. The incident occurred on June 21 in Ross County. According to the Ross County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to the crisis center on Route 159. Upon arrival, they spoke with a Crisis Center […]
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Amazon Web Services to invest $7.8 billion in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced today that it will invest an estimated $7.8 billion by the end of 2029 to expand its data center operations in Central Ohio. The new data centers will create hundreds of new jobs and will be located in multiple localities in the region. AWS’s data center project […]
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Wellston woman wins big with scratch-off lottery ticket
WELLSTON, Ohio — A resident of Wellston has emerged as a fortunate winner of a $20,000 prize in the Ohio Lottery’s popular $10 Precious Diamonds scratch-off game. Jane Rader purchased her winning ticket at the Super Kwik on East Pennsylvania Avenue in Wellston. The Ohio Lottery, as of June 23, still has 45 remaining prizes […]
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Gas leak causes immediate evacuation in Fayette County
FAYETTE COUNTY, Ohio — A major underground gas leak has forced authorities to order an immediate evacuation of residents in the area of the old Sunnyside School, specifically in the 700 block of South Fayette Street, Washington Court House on Saturday. Sheriff Vernon Stanforth announced the situation to the media. He informed the residents that […]
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Volleyball coach indicted after soliciting more than 100 child porn victims around Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A southern Ohio volleyball coach has been federally indicted after agents say he victimized more than 100 children in a child porn exploitation. Clay Thomas Wolfe, a 28-year-old assistant volleyball coach at New Lexington High School, was arrested Friday by federal agents on charges of sexually exploiting minors and engaging in the […]
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Crash shutdowns Charleston Pike in Ross Co.
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A two-vehicle crash shutdown Charleston Pike at Narrows Road in Ross County. It happened at around 6:15 p.m. on Thursday when two vehicles collided at the intersection. Airbags were deployed and both sedans received disabling damage. No one was seriously hurt, but some involved were treated for minor injuries. The names of […]
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Precautions urged to prevent tick and mosquito-borne illnesses in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Health (ODH), under the guidance of Director Bruce Vanderhoff, MD, MBA, is emphasizing the importance of taking precautions to prevent tick and mosquito bites and the associated diseases they can transmit. Tick-borne diseases in Ohio are most prevalent between spring and fall when ticks are most active. Lyme […]
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Controversial bills restricting transgender rights and sex education pass Ohio House
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Controversial bills introduced by Republican lawmakers have caused a stir in Ohio, drawing criticism and outrage from members of the LGBTQ community. The two highly partisan bills, namely the Saving Ohio Adolescents from Experimentation (SAFE) Act and the Parents’ Bill of Rights, have raised concerns about the potential impact on transgender minors […]
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Ohio Democrats propose bill to strengthen anti-bullying measures in schools
COLUMBUS, Ohio — In a move to bolster anti-bullying measures in schools statewide, Democrat lawmakers unveiled a new bill on June 20. The legislation, identified as House Bill No. 216, aims to enhance Section 3313.666 of the Revised Code, focusing specifically on the prevention of harassment, intimidation, and bullying. The proposed bill seeks to require […]
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Crash closes down county road in Ross Co.
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A car overturned on a county road near Chillicothe on Wednesday. It happened at around 8 p.m. on Concord Church Road near Miller Road. The car flipped over and was upside down. There were no serious injuries. The names of those involved were not released.