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 […]
Posted inNational News
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 […]
Posted inLocal News
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 […]
Posted inLocal News
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, […]
Posted inLocal News
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 […]
Posted inLocal News
Ohio Representatives introduce Bill to eliminate statute of limitations for sexual assault
COLUMBUS, Ohio — In a move aimed at empowering survivors of sexual assault, two Democratic state representatives in Ohio, Tavia Galonski and Jessica Miranda, have introduced a new bill in the Ohio General Assembly. The bill seeks to amend sections 2305.111, 2901.13, and 2933.82, and to enact section 2305.119 of the Revised Code to eliminate […]
Posted inLocal News
Chillicothe woman wins big on a scratch-off ticket
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A Chillicothe resident is celebrating after winning big in the Ohio Lottery. Abigail Hughes purchased a scratch-off ticket for the Billion game at the Quick Stop on North Bridge Street and won $50,000. After mandatory state and federal taxes, Hughes will receive a total of $36,000. Billion is a scratch-off with a […]
Posted inLocal News
Vinton Co. Sheriff’s Office releases daily activity report for March 21st, 2023
VINTON COUNTY, Ohio — The Vinton County Sheriff’s Office released its daily activity report for March 21st, 2023. The report details the activities of deputies throughout the day as they responded to various incidents and patrolled the county. At 7:57 am, deputies patrolled State Route 93 in response to a complaint of a reckless driver. […]
Posted inFEATURED
Missing Fayette County woman found dead
FAYETTE COUNTY, Ohio — The search for a missing Fayette County woman ends in tragedy. Naomi Sayre, a 21-year-old Bloomingburg who has been missing since March 4, was found dead early on Wednesday, according to Fayette County Sheriff Vernon Stanforth. The discovery was made around 12:45 a.m. in the village of Bloomingburg, the Sheriff’s Office […]
Posted inLocal News
Drug trafficking ring busted in Meigs County
MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio — Meigs County Sheriff’s Office and the Southeast Major Crimes Task Force conducted a search warrant on March 21st, 2023, resulting in the detention of two individuals and seizure of drugs and drug paraphernalia. The warrant was executed at 28951 Bashan Road in Sutton Township after an extensive investigation into Shyla Jarrell […]