SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio —– The Ohio Supreme Court has reversed a man’s burglary conviction, determining that there was no use of “force, stealth, or deception” in the theft of a $500 leaf blower from an open garage. The court directed the Scioto County Common Pleas Court to charge Donald Bertram with misdemeanor criminal trespassing, which […]
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Goldman Sachs teams up with JobsOhio to boost small business growth in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses is partnering with JobsOhio to support small business growth in Ohio. The partnership will enable Goldman Sachs to connect entrepreneurs across the state with 10,000 Small Businesses, a free education program that equips small business owners with practical skills to scale their businesses. JobsOhio, the state’s private […]
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Four Ross County businesses busted for selling tobacco products to underage individuals
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Local law enforcement and the Ohio Investigative Unit have joined forces to tackle the problem of underage tobacco purchases in the county. A total of 21 locations were targeted for compliance checks, with officials identifying four outlets selling tobacco products to those underage. Two of the stores that were caught, and […]
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Former South Bloomfield village clerk found to have misappropriated additional funds, state auditor reports
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — Former receipt clerk for the Village of South Bloomfield, Kelly Neal, has been issued an additional finding for recovery after she was convicted of stealing nearly $14,000 from the Pickaway County community. State Auditor of Ohio, Keith Faber, announced the finding on Thursday. Neal was sentenced in June 2020 to 16 […]
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Put A Lid On It! Ohio campaign distributes 10,000 bicycle helmets to protect children
COLUMBUS, Ohio — May is the month for Bike Helmet Safety Awareness, and Ohio’s children are receiving a welcome boost of protection from the Put A Lid On It! campaign. A collaboration between the Ohio Department of Transportation and the American Academy of Pediatrics – Ohio Chapter, the campaign is distributing nearly 10,000 bicycle helmets […]
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Pipe bomb scare at a Hocking County high school remains under investigation
HOCKING COUNTY, Ohio — The Hocking County Sheriff’s Office has released additional details about the bomb scare that led to the evacuation of Logan High School. On Wednesday, the sheriff’s office and other area law enforcement agencies responded to the school just before 11 a.m. after an item that appeared to look like a pipe […]
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ODOT shares project updates for Vinton County
VINTON COUNTY, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Transportation released information today on some upcoming projects in Vinton County. According to ODOT, one lane of Route 50 will be closed starting May 8 between Morgan Road and Pony Road for a culvert replacement project. Officials say only one lane will be closed. Temporary traffic signals […]
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Here’s why you should ask service workers if you should tip them or not
Tipping is an essential part of the service industry, and it goes a long way in showing appreciation for the work done by service workers. It is not just limited to restaurants, but also includes other service industries such as coffee shops, bars, salons, and spas, to name a few. These workers often rely on […]
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Fayette Co.’s first roundabout proposed after fatal crash and serious accidents in front of YUSA
FAYETTE COUNTY, Ohio — Changes are slated to come to Washington Court House in the near future after two serious crashes at the same intersection in three days, including one that killed a Chillicothe man. The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) said on Wednesday that there are proposed plans to place a “roundabout” at the […]
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Ohio lawmakers propose bill to remove spousal exceptions in sex crime cases
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A bipartisan bill, HB161, has been introduced by Ohio lawmakers to amend several sections of the Revised Code, including eliminating spousal exceptions for certain sex offenses. The offenses include rape, sexual battery, unlawful sexual conduct with a minor, gross sexual imposition, sexual imposition, and importuning. The bill would also allow a person […]