CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — March 23, 2023, marks the 110th anniversary of the “Great Flood of 1913”, a catastrophic event that caused widespread destruction and loss of life throughout Ohio. The flood was triggered by a massive storm that began on Sunday, March 23, 1913. Chillicothe was hit hard by the flood, with 22 people losing […]
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Legislators and victims of Bill McKell call for changes to Ohio laws
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio General Assembly is currently considering several pieces of legislation aimed at removing the statute of limitations for most sex crimes. One of these bills, H.B. 124, seeks to effectively eliminate time limits for both civil and criminal cases related to sexual abuse. Another bipartisan bill, H.B. 35, sponsored by Republican […]
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Ross Co. mobile home destroyed by flames
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — The investigation into a fire that destroyed a single-wide trailer in Ross County remains under investigation. On March 21, 2023, emergency services responded to a reported structure fire at a residence on Potts Hill Road. According to reports from the Ross County Sheriff’s Office, deputies arrived on the scene and found […]
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Former Pike Co. Convention and Visitors Bureau director convicted of theft
PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — Former executive director of the Pike County Convention and Visitors Bureau, Sharon Manson, has been convicted for the theft, according to a special audit released on Thursday. The announcement was made by the Auditor of State Keith Faber. Manson pleaded guilty to misdemeanor counts of attempted theft in office and soliciting […]
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Hackers launch cyberattack on Ross Co. manufacturer
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Computer systems at Riffle Machine Works, a local manufacturer for Kenworth, was held hostage this week after a hacker took control of the company’s computer systems. According to the Ross County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the business this week after the IT manager for Riffle Machine reported that a computer […]
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10-year-old student threatens to shoot up his school to scare bullies
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A elementary school student is in hot water after law enforcement officials say he made serious threats against fellow classmates. According to reports, on March 20, a 10-year-old male student at Huntington Elementary School, who recently transferred from a school district in West Virginia, made threats to get a gun and […]
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New Bill aims to give seniors faster access to breakthrough medical devices
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bipartisan group of lawmakers, including Representatives Brad Wenstrup (R-OH) and Suzan DelBene (D-WA), introduced a new bill today that aims to provide Medicare beneficiaries with faster access to Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved breakthrough medical devices. The bill called the Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act of 2023, would […]
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The NWS says flooding could become a concern across the region
WILMINGTON, Ohio — Flooding concerns have returned to southern Ohio as forecasters with the National Weather Service warn of several rounds of wet weather expected to hit the area from Thursday through next week. According to the forecasters, some of the rain could be heavy at times, particularly on Friday night, bringing a threat of […]
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Fayette County woman reported missing found dead in closet
FAYETTE COUNTY, Ohio — The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office has released new information in the case of Naomi Sayre, 21. Officials say the body of Sayre was found in a closet of a residence located at 50 Midland Avenue in the Village of Bloomingburg. According to reports, Naomi Sayre was reported missing by her mother, […]
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Police respond to gun scare at Circleville Elementary School
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — A gun scare at Circleville Elementary brought a quick response from area law enforcement after an elementary student showed a handgun to other students on the school bus. The incident was reported to a staff member who quickly notified the school administration. The administration then contacted the Circleville Police Department to investigate […]