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 […]
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Above-average turkey hatch sets the stage for Ohio’s 2023 Spring hunting season
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio’s spring wild turkey hunting seasons are set to begin this April, continuing a popular tradition that has been enjoyed since 1966. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife has reported that hunters this year can expect to benefit from two years of above-average turkey hatches. The youth wild […]
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Madagascar: The musical comes to Vern Riffe Center for the Arts
SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio — Shawnee State University’s Vern Riffe Center for the Arts will be hosting a performance of “Madagascar, The Musical” on May 15, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. The Eloise Covert Smith Theater of the VRCFA will be the venue for the show. The musical is based on the popular DreamWorks movie “Madagascar.” The […]
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Circleville school increases security after snapchat threat, deemed hoax
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — School officials in Circleville, contacted law enforcement on Wednesday evening after a photo circulated on Snapchat with a serious threat directed at Circleville High School. The situation was forwarded to Ohio Homeland Security (OHS) for further investigation by the School Resource Officer. According to the OHS team, the photo was from an […]
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Grove City man killed in Fayette Co. crash
FAYETTE COUNTY, Ohio — A Grove City resident tragically lost his life in a car accident on Wednesday morning, according to the Ohio Highway Patrol. The victim has been identified as 58-year-old James Henson. The accident occurred at around 11:30 a.m. on Route 207 in Fayette County. OSP reports that Henson was driving a Chevrolet […]
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Search underway in Ross Co. for missing autistic teen
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Rescue personnel have been dispatched to the Carousel Mobile Home Park on Route 23 in search of a 13-year-old autistic child who was reported missing on Tuesday morning. The child, who is currently dressed in pajamas and has no shirt on, was reported missing shortly after 2:15 p.m. Authorities have been called […]
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Ross Co. Sheriff’s Office investigates threats against Kenworth by former employee
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — The Ross County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a potential threat against Kenworth by a former employee. According to reports, on April 3, Dispatch received a call from a Kenworth employee asking for a deputy to be present in the parking lot between 12:30 and 1:15 am on April 4. The request […]