NEW YORK CITY, New York— Controversial Fox News host Tucker Carlson will no longer work for the conservative network, according to a statement released today. Fox News expressed gratitude for Carlson’s contributions, stating, “We thank him for his services to the network.” The announcement comes in the wake of a massive closed-door $787 million settlement […]
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WVU becomes first public university in WV to adopt permanent test-optional admissions policy
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University (WVU) has become the first public higher education institution in the Mountain State to permanently implement a test-optional admissions policy, following approval from the WVU Board of Governors. George Zimmerman, Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Management, stated that “WVU is a leader in providing students with new choices when […]
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ODNR hosts special hunting events for those with disabilities
PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Forestry organized two special hunts for hunters with disabilities at Pike State Forest and Blue Rock State Forest to enjoy the outdoors while hunting for wild turkey. The Thunder in the Hills wild turkey hunt was held for the sixth year at […]
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Single-vehicle crash leaves a Vinton Co. woman in serious condition
JACKSON COUNTY, Ohio — The Jackson Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a one-vehicle injury crash that occurred on Sour Run Road near Valentine Road in Jackson County. The crash took place on Friday, April 21, at approximately 2:40 P.M. Wilbur Hale, 77, of Ray, was driving a tan 2010 Ford Taurus […]
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Woman’s body found near CSX rail yard in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Authorities are investigating the death of a local woman whose body was discovered in an open field near the CSX rail yard on South Rose Street Friday afternoon. According to a police report obtained by the Guardian, dispatchers received a 911 call from an individual who found the deceased person. Police arrived […]
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Human remains discovered on back country road outside of Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Detectives with the Ross County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the grisly discovery of human remains along Cooks Hill Road, just south of Chillicothe on Thursday. According to reports, mushroom hunters in the area near the Pixelle chemical facility stumbled upon what appeared to be a human skull. Detectives were called to the […]
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Frightening home invasion: Armed suspects ransack Ross County residence
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A frightening home invasion occurred on Seelig Lane, Sunday, where several black males reportedly entered a residence and began ransacking it, looking for items of value. According to a female caller, who fled to a neighbor’s house and called 911, the males were armed with rifles and handguns. The caller stated […]
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Teens with guns ends in pursuit, multi-state chase
PORTSMOUTH, Ohio — On Thursday afternoon, the Portsmouth Dispatch Center of the Ohio State Highway Patrol received a call from the Scioto County Sheriff’s Office regarding two vehicles in the Lucasville area pointing guns out of the windows. The incident quickly escalated, resulting in a police chase and two crashes. Both vehicles were located on […]
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Ross County deputies taser man in mental health crisis
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — On Wednesday afternoon, deputies responded to a disturbance on Queen Drive involving a man with an altered mental state engaging in a physical altercation with family members. The Ross County Sheriff’s Office arrived on the scene and reported that the man, Jeffrey Holbert, exhibited erratic behavior throughout the encounter, pulling a […]
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The risk of severe weather returns to the Scioto Valley
NORMAN, Oklahoma — A significant portion of the region has been placed under a risk for severe weather today, with damaging winds being the primary threat. The Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma, has indicated that a cold front is set to move across the area, bringing showers and storms along with it. Residents are […]