PORTSMOUTH, Ohio — The Scioto County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) is set to conduct a full-scale hazardous materials (hazmat) exercise on Saturday, April 15. The exercise, scheduled from 10 AM to Noon, will take place at three locations: the Scioto County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in Portsmouth, the Southern Ohio Medical Center (SOMC) Emergency […]
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Reel in the Fun: Kids invited to ‘Fish with a Firefighter’ event at Yoctangee Park
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The IAFF Local 300 and the Union Sportsman Alliance are sponsoring a fish with a firefighter event this Saturday, April 15, at Yoctangee Park in Chillicothe. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The first 100 kids ages 2-15 who register for the event will receive bait and rods […]
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Pike Co. Engineer’s Office: Smokey Hollow Rd. closed for culvert replacement
WAVERLY, Ohio — The Pike County Engineer’s Office has announced the closure of Smokey Hollow Road for a culvert replacement. The closure affects the 900 block of the road and is expected to last until 4 p.m. today, according to the announcement made on Monday. Motorists who use Smokey Hollow Road are advised to find […]
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Ohio auction raises $51,542 from forfeited ginseng for wildlife conservation efforts
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife has raised $51,542 through the auction of illegally possessed ginseng and yellow root. The funds, collected from the sale of 59.7 pounds of ginseng and 3.1 pounds of yellow root, will be added to the state’s Wildlife Diversity Fund, supporting conservation projects […]
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Ohio Appeals Court dismisses convicted Chillicothe murderer’s appeal due to jurisdictional issues
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Chad Kuntz’s appeal against his conviction for the murder of Gloria Speakman in 2021 has been dismissed by the Court of Appeals for the Fourth District of Ohio due to jurisdictional issues. The trial court failed to formally dismiss two counts of involuntary manslaughter contained in Kuntz’s original indictment. On April 14, […]
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New social media Crypto scam takes Ross Co. victim for $12,000
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Authorities are warning individuals to be cautious of a new social media scam targeting investors interested in digital currency, following a report of a victim who lost $12,000 to an unknown female. According to an investigative report, the victim met the female on Twitter, who identified herself as being from Romania […]
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Op-Ed: Where you get your healthcare is a reflection of your values
Dear Readers and Viewers, I am writing to express my deep disappointment with the behavior of Adena Health System and its doctors. As a healthcare consumer, I believe that choosing where to receive care is not only a matter of medical expertise, but also a reflection of one’s values. Unfortunately, the doctors at Adena seem […]
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Routine arrest turns deadly in Fairfield Co. as suspect turns gun on himself
FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Ohio — A routine arrest attempt turned tragic as a suspect took their own life with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Earlier today the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team arrived at a residence on Basil Western Road to execute an arrest warrant, only to find that the suspect had committed suicide before they […]
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Remembering the deadly Lucasville riot 30-years-later
LUCASVILLE, Ohio — Lucasville, is commemorating the 30th anniversary of the deadly riot at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility (SOCF) that resulted in the deaths of 10 people, including a corrections officer. The 11-day riot, which began on April 11, 1993, remains one of the most violent and prolonged prison uprisings in U.S. history. It […]
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Fire breaks out at Ross County residence, cause under investigation
KINGSTON, Ohio — Firefighters were called to a residential fire in Ross County Tuesday morning after receiving a call shortly after 10:30 a.m. The affected home is located in the area of 28 South Main Street in the village of Kingston. Initial reports stated that smoke was seen coming from the residence upon the arrival […]