MIAMI BEACH, Florida — Former Ohio native and Miami Beach doctor, Alan Li, 27, was sentenced to 10 years in prison and 10 years of supervised release after pleading guilty to sex trafficking charges in federal court. Li was arrested by the FBI in May of 2022 and charged with attempted sex trafficking of a […]
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Two busted in Athens Co. drug raid
ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio — The Southeast Major Crimes Task Force executed a search warrant on Wednesday in Millfield related to a drug trafficking investigation, leading to the arrest of two individuals. The Athens County Sheriff’s Office Special Response Team served the warrant at 13753 Howard Road and secured the residence, where Daniel James Martin was […]
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Goodwill launches its annual Summer Youth Program
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Goodwill of South Central Ohio announced its call for applications to its Summer Youth Program, a five-week initiative aimed at helping young adults and teenagers learn valuable employment skills while working with job coaches at local businesses. Participants in the program, who must be between the ages of 14 and 21 and […]
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High winds and storms caused power outages across Ohio, several still without electric
LANCASTER, Ohio — Residents of the area experienced high winds and severe storms on Wednesday, causing power outages and property damage in the region. As of Thursday morning, many residents are still without power. South Central Power, a leading utility company in the region, reported that crews have been working around the clock to replace […]
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Fundraising reception set for Chillicothe mayoral candidate Julie Preston
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A fundraising reception for mayoral candidate Julie Preston is set to take place on Tuesday, April 25, at Rost Coffee in downtown Chillicothe. The event, which kicks off at 7:00 p.m. and runs through 9:00 p.m., aims to support Preston’s bid for mayor of the city. Guests have the option to donate […]
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Anheuser-Busch faces boycott over partnership with trans activist
ST. LOUIS, Missouri —Anheuser-Busch, the producer of Bud Light, has recently come under fire for partnering with trans activist and influencer Dylan Mulvaney. After promoting the brand in a sponsored post, some customers took to social media to call for a boycott, while others discarded their beer in protest. Despite the backlash, Bud Light has […]
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Vinton Co. Sheriff’s Office reports busy day with overdose, eviction, and traffic stops
VINTON COUNTY, Ohio — On Wednesday, April 5th, the Vinton County Sheriff’s Office was kept busy with a variety of calls throughout the day. In the early hours of the morning at 4:20 am, deputies responded to a possible overdose on Kelly Road. Later at 7:00 am, deputies checked a residence on State Route 93. […]
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Spring cleaning made easy: Tips and tricks for a fresh and fabulous home
Spring has sprung and it’s time to ditch the winter blues and welcome the sunshine! But let’s face it, the task of spring cleaning can be a real drag. But don’t worry, we’ve got some tips to help make it less of a chore and more of a breeze. First things first, make a checklist. […]
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Ohio petition to raise minimum wage moves forward after approval from A.G.’s Office
COLUMBUS, Ohio —– The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has accepted a petition seeking to amend Article II, Section 34a of the Ohio Constitution, which sets the state’s minimum-wage rate. The written petition, named “Raise the Wage Ohio Amendment,” was received on March 27 proposing to increase the minimum wage rate and modify existing requirements for […]
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Honda recalls over half a million CR-Vs due to rust and loose suspension parts
DETROIT, Michigan — Honda is recalling nearly 564,000 older small SUVs in the United States due to rusted frames and rear suspension parts that could come loose, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall includes certain CR-Vs from 2007 through 2011. The vehicles were sold or registered in 22 states and Washington, D.C., where […]