PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — An elderly Chillicothe man lost his life after being involved in an automobile crash along Route 138. According to Sheriff Matthew O. Hafey, on May 9, just before 6 p.m., the Pickaway County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center received a call regarding a crash on State Route 138 in the area of […]
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Ohio Governor announces over $23 million in grants for arts organizations
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik today announced more than $23 million in support for arts organizations in Ohio. The funds are being awarded as part of the first round of the Ohio Arts Economic Relief Grant Program. A total of 139 […]
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U.S. House passes bill to combat unemployment fraud
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a move aimed at addressing the growing issue of fraud and overpayments in pandemic unemployment insurance (UI) benefits, Representative Brad Wenstrup (R-OH) voted in favor of H.R. 1163, the Protecting Taxpayers and Victims of Unemployment Fraud Act. The bill successfully passed the House with a vote of 230-200. H.R. 1163 introduces […]
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Ross County Health District releases food inspection reports
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Ross County Health District recently released inspection reports for several businesses and schools in the area, shedding light on critical and non-critical issues. These inspections aim to ensure the safety and hygiene standards of local establishments. On May 10, Walmart, situated along River Trace Road in Chillicothe, received a citation from […]
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Chillicothe nursing home under investigation after elderly woman found outside
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A Chillicothe nursing home is under investigation after an 82-year-old resident was found outside on Tuesday. The woman, who has not been identified, was reportedly left outside all night, according to hospital staff. The police report says, the elderly woman was transported to the hospital and found with “extremely high” trop levels, […]
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Former Jackson County Sheriff’s Office employee ordered to pay over $45,000 in restitution
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Former Jackson County Sheriff’s Office employee Cheryl Brady has been ordered to pay $45,692 in restitution, according to an announcement by Auditor of State Keith Faber. Brady, who was sentenced to prison earlier this year for stealing fees from residents seeking concealed carry handgun licenses and background checks, has yet to pay […]
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Bipartisan lawmakers introduce bill to help SNAP recipients
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced legislation that would allow jobseekers in qualified employment programs to retain their nutrition benefits while pursuing work, education, or workforce training. The proposed Training and Nutrition Stability Act is aimed at eliminating the difficult choice between food and employment for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients. […]
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Man leads police on chase after stealing boots from Chillicothe store
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Channeling the spirit of Nancy Sinatra’s hit song “These Boots Are Made for Walkin’,” an individual in Chillicothe is now wanted by the police, accused of brazenly swiping a pair of boots from the local Rural King store before making a daring escape from law enforcement. According to a police report provided […]
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Man in custody after SWAT standoff in Highland County
HIGHLAND COUNTY, Ohio — A man is now in custody following a tense SWAT standoff in Highland County that resulted in the closure of Route 50 and a local school district being placed on lockdown on Wednesday. The incident unfolded yesterday afternoon near Allensburg, prompting an investigation by the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) at […]
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Heavy police presence leads to closure of Route 50 in Highland Co.
HIGHLAND COUNTY, Ohio — A police situation in Highland County has resulted in the closure of Route 50 near Lynchburg and the lockdown of the Lynchburg Clay School District. The incident, which took place between Danville Road and Dawson Road, has prompted a heavy police presence in the area. Law enforcement authorities have refrained from […]