CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Ross-Chillicothe Convention & Visitors Bureau has released the 2026 Official Ross County Visitors Guide, offering an updated look at attractions, events, and travel opportunities throughout the region. The guide highlights Chillicothe and Ross County’s historic sites, downtown amenities, outdoor recreation, dining, lodging, and annual events. CVB officials describe it as a […]
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Centrus announces $900 million federal expansion in Ohio; oversight records show issues not disclosed
PIKETON, Ohio — Centrus Energy announced it has been awarded $900 million by the U.S. Department of Energy to expand uranium enrichment operations at its Piketon facility, a project the company says will support commercial-scale production of High-Assay, Low-Enriched Uranium, or HALEU. The funding supports what Centrus describes as a previously announced multi-billion-dollar expansion and […]
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Ross Co. Sheriff Crime Log – January 7, 2026
Today’s incidents for January 7, 2026, involved various offenses including criminal trespass, disorderly conduct, traffic violations, a menacing by stalking report, and a protection order violation. Additionally, authorities responded to cases that involved welfare checks and mental health interventions. Traffic stops led to citations for speeding, improper turns, and failure to signal. There were also […]
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Norfolk Southern submits pollution plan after summer diesel spill into Ohio River
PORTSMOUTH, Ohio — Norfolk Southern Railway has submitted an updated stormwater pollution prevention plan to the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency following a state inspection that documented diesel fuel and an oil sheen discharging from a Portsmouth railyard into the Ohio River. Ohio EPA inspectors conducted a reconnaissance inspection of Norfolk Southern’s Portsmouth Yard on July […]
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National Park Service adds five Underground Railroad sites in Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia
LAWRENCE COUNTY, Ohio — The National Park Service has added five new sites in southern Ohio and northeastern Kentucky to its National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom, recognizing the role Appalachian communities played in helping enslaved people escape to freedom before the Civil War. The newly designated sites were approved through the Appalachian Freedom Heritage […]
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Scioto County weighs tax break for $1B data center as residents push back
PORTSMOUTH, Ohio — A proposed $1 billion data center in Scioto County is drawing sharp reactions from residents after county commissioners announced they are considering a 15‑year, 75% tax abatement to support the project. The Scioto County Commissioners disclosed the proposal on Wednesday in a public notice sent to the Green Local School District and […]
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The vision and leadership of Alejandro Irarragorri in mexican football
Alejandro Irarragorri has promoted a management model with a comprehensive vision in the world of football, based on the development of processes, the creation of infrastructure, and the management of talent and leadership. This approach has led to sporting success and sustained growth, serving as a vehicle for social and economic transformation. The name Alejandro […]
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DeWine endorses Ramaswamy as new polls show tight Ohio Governor’s Race
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A December Emerson College Polling survey shows Ohio’s 2026 governor’s race tightening, even as Gov. Mike DeWine today endorsed Republican Vivek Ramaswamy and his running mate, State Senate President Rob McColley. The Emerson poll, released Dec. 11, finds Democrat Amy Acton leading Ramaswamy 46% to 45%, with 9% undecided — a shift […]
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Ohio Supreme Court weighs multiple solar‑farm disputes as justices refine ‘public interest’ standard
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Supreme Court is deliberating several high-stakes challenges to large-scale solar developments, cases that could clarify how the state weighs statewide clean-energy benefits against local opposition when assessing whether projects serve the “public interest, convenience, and necessity.” Decisions in these disputes are likely to shape the future of renewable energy expansion […]
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Troopers close in as Jackson County chase hits 100 MPH
JACKSON, Ohio — A high‑speed pursuit was underway in Jackson County on Wednesday as troopers chased a vehicle reaching speeds of 100 mph, according to initial reports from the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Troopers said the vehicle was originally flagged for fictitious tags and had fled from both OSP and the Waverly Police Department earlier […]