COLUMBUS, Ohio — As spring approaches, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is reminding residents about the state’s outdoor burning regulations and urging them to take necessary precautions before burning debris. Most outdoor debris burning is prohibited in unincorporated areas from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. during March, April, and May under Ohio law, […]
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ODNR hosts annual Maple Syrup festivals
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is inviting residents to attend its annual Maple Syrup festivals, offering a glimpse into the making of the sweet treat. From guided hikes to maple syrup demonstrations and sweet samples, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. “Shake off the winter blues and connect with a […]
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Jackson Police Department to hold online impound auctions
JACKSON COUNTY, Ohio — In Jackson, the Police Department has announced that they will be conducting police impound auctions on an ongoing basis starting in March of 2023. The auctions will be held using the online auction platform GovDeals.com. As the vehicles are prepared for auction, they will be posted on the GovDeals website, so […]
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ODOT announces highway projects in Vinton Co.
VINTON COUNTY, Ohio — Vinton County drivers should be aware of upcoming highway projects that may impact their travel. The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has released information regarding several projects, weather permitting. A tree trimming project is currently underway on SR 278, between SR 56 and U.S. 50. The road will be closed where […]
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Trial to begin next week for Columbus kidnapper in Ross Co.
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio —– The trial for a Columbus man accused of kidnapping a woman and then leading law enforcement in Ross County on a high-speed chase is slated to begin next week. According to the Ross County Sheriff’s Office, the events surrounding the case started on the morning of August 4, 2022, when 45-year-old […]
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Lawsuit filed against a second Chillicothe nursing facility, citing negligence
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A second Chillicothe nursing facility comes under fire as the family of a recently deceased resident files suit against them. The lawsuit seeks over $1 million in damages and accuses Westmoreland, located at 230 Cherry Street, of failing to provide proper medical care and treatment to Calvary Eugene Claytor, a resident at […]
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Circleville man killed in Fayette Co. crash
FAYETTE COUNTY, Ohio — Tragedy struck in Fayette County on Monday, February 27, as a 26-year-old man lost his life in a single-vehicle crash. The Ohio State Highway Patrol reported that the incident happened on Old Route 35 in Wayne Township at around 9:30 p.m. Zachary S. Wallace, a resident of Circleville, was driving a […]
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Estate of Ross Co. magistrate files wrongful death suit against Adena
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — The estate of Steven Drotleff, a Ross County Magistrate who passed away in 2021, has filed a lawsuit against Adena Health System. The estate is seeking $75,000 from the healthcare provider, citing medical negligence, wrongful death, and the destruction of evidence, according to court documents obtained by the Guardian. The complaint, […]
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Man wanted for kidnapping in Pike County arrested
PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — Following the investigation of an alleged abduction of a female at gunpoint, the Pike County Sheriff’s Office and the Pike County Prosecutor’s Office have announced the arrest of two suspects, Timothy J. Brown and Jennifer Blanton. On February 26, 2023, deputies found the suspect vehicle which fled and was abandoned on […]
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City implements program to deter geese from Yoctangee Park
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Parks and Recreation Director of Chillicothe, Bill Bonner, announced today that the city has partnered with a certified geese management company to deter the rising population of Canadian geese in Yoctangee Park. According to city officials, the exponential growth in the waterfowl population has resulted in many issues related to cleanliness, […]