LAWRENCE COUNTY, Ohio — A possible overdose was reported on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at around 4:08 am, at 116 ½ South 7th Street. Officers with the Ironton Police Department immediately responded to the scene. When they arrived, they found no answer at the door, but upon peering through a window, they discovered two people […]
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Athens County Sheriff’s Office arrests three suspects in mail theft investigation
ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio — Athens County Sheriff’s Office, Southeast Major Crimes Task Force, and Athens County Prosecutor’s Office have successfully identified and arrested three individuals involved in the theft of mail in Athens County. Sheriff Rodney Smith praised the efforts of citizens who provided information, photos, and videos leading to the identification of the suspects. […]
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Ohio Statehood Day Prayer Celebration honors community leader
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Chillicothe Kiwanis Club and Ross County Ministerial Association are set to host the annual Ohio Statehood Day Prayer Celebration on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at 8:30 am. The First Presbyterian Church of Chillicothe, located at 13 Mead Drive, will be the host venue for the event. This year’s celebration will recognize […]
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Ohio EPA provides update on remediation efforts in East Palestine after derailment
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio — Residents of East Palestine, Ohio remain concerned and distrustful of the government’s handling of the ongoing remediation work following a train derailment in the area. According to a statement from the Governor’s Office, last week’s test results confirmed that the municipal water was free from contaminants associated with the derailment. However, […]
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Police respond to drug complaints, recover stolen items and drugs at Glouster property
ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio — Authorities from the Southeast Major Crimes Drug Task Force responded to reports of drug activity at a property on Church House Road in Glouster on February 14th, 2023. The property is controlled by Earl R. McKee, 50, and Melissa S. Foster, 44. During their investigation, detectives found two stolen all-terrain vehicles […]
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Three arrested on drug-related charges in Fayette Co.
FAYETTE COUNTY, Ohio — Drug trafficking activities in Fayette County have resulted in the arrest and incarceration of three individuals in two separate incidents that took place within the past week. The arrests were made by detectives from the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office who were conducting surveillance in the 1300 block of Forest Street just […]
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Two arrested for alleged child abuse in Scioto Co.
SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio — Authorities in Scioto County, Ohio have arrested two individuals on charges related to the alleged abuse of their five-week-old twins. According to Scioto County Sheriff David Thoroughman, the case was brought to the attention of Detective Jodi Conkel of the Scioto County Prosecutor’s Special Victim Unit on Monday, February 20, 2023, […]
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Jennifer Lee Hall, 40
Jennifer Lee Hall, 40, of Pataskala, Ohio passed away Monday, February 20, 2023 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. She was born September 16, 1982 in Columbus, Ohio to Dana Hall and Rena Adams Wood, both surviving. Also surviving are her daughters, Baylee Hall and Briana Nichols of Waverly; a sister, Ann Taylor of Waverly; and […]
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William Ray “Billy Ray” Turner, 78
William R. “Billy Ray” Turner, Sr., age 78 of Hillsboro, loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away Monday, February 20, 2023 at his home. He was born to John and Rena (Ballard) Turner on November 21, 1944 in Lebanon, Ohio where Billy Ray was raised and went on to join the United States Air Force in […]
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Eastlake City Council President busted in human trafficking sting
PAINESVILLE, Ohio — The Northeast Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force, in conjunction with the Wickliffe Police Department and the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, recently made six arrests for solicitation of prostitution, including the president of the Eastlake City Council, according to Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Lake County Sheriff Frank Leonbruno. Eastlake City Council […]