COLUMBUS, Ohio — Starting February 20, Ohio residents will once again have the chance to enjoy the iconic Shamrock Shake and the fan-favorite OREO Shamrock McFlurry. The return of these seasonal treats is cause for excitement, but it’s not just the flavor that has people talking. According to a McDonald’s spokesperson, “Made with our creamy […]
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Springfield Township Fire and Rescue to host spaghetti dinner
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Springfield Township Fire and Rescue is hosting an “All You Can Eat” Spaghetti Dinner on February 25th. The event will take place from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the firehouse at 3140 Lick Run Road. Residents of Springfield Township and surrounding areas are encouraged to come out and support the […]
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Little Blessings to host fundraiser for drug K9s at Panda Express in Chillicothe
PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — Sheriff Tracy D. Evans of the Pike County Sheriff’s Office announced a fundraising event by Little Blessings, aimed at supporting the war on drugs. The event, which will take place on February 25th, 2023 from 10:30 AM to 9:00 PM, is an opportunity for the community to contribute to a noble […]
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KAY Jewelers and Pro Football Hall of Fame announce new “Ring of Excellence” policy
CANTON, Ohio — The Pro Football Hall of Fame and KAY Jewelers announced today at the annual Merlin Olsen Super Bowl Luncheon in Phoenix that KAY will provide a Hall of Fame Ring of Excellence to all enshrinees moving forward, including those elected posthumously. The Hall of Fame recently announced a revision to its policy […]
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American Sheriff Alliance calls for action against cartels fueling overdose deaths
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Sheriff Alliance held a meeting in Washington, DC last week to address the growing concern over the increasing overdose deaths and violence caused by two main transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), the Mexican Sinaloa and Jalisco New Generation Cartels. These TCOs are responsible for bringing illicit narcotics into the United States […]
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Alleged international crime syndicate member makes court appearance in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Julio Ernesto Jimenez-Oyaga, an alleged member of a transnational criminal organization, made his initial appearance in a U.S. federal court on February 9, 2023. Jimenez-Oyaga was extradited to the United States and arrived in Columbus on the same day, before appearing before U.S. Magistrate Judge Chelsea Vascura. Jimenez-Oyaga is facing charges of […]
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Woman arrested for infant’s death in Brown Co.
BROWN COUNTY, Ohio — A woman has been arrested for charges relating to the death of an 11-week-old infant that occurred last year. On September 24, 2022, the Brown County Sheriff’s Office received a call about an unresponsive infant at 4515 State Route 286 in Mount Orab, Ohio. The infant was transported to Mount Orab […]
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Virtual summit to discuss Piketon Atomic Plant: experts from White House, DOE to participate
PIKE COUNTY, OHIO — A virtual panel of experts from the White House, the U.S. Department of Energy, and leading organizations will come together on Monday, February 13 at 1:00 p.m. to discuss the impact and opportunities in clean energy and infrastructure. The panelists will delve into federal initiatives and funding opportunities, such as the Bipartisan […]
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Pike Co. man sentenced to prison for attempted rape of a child
PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — A Pike County man will spend the next 10-15 years behind bars for the attempted rape of a child. 64-year-old Tony Bowling took a plea deal that dismissed additional felony charges against him. Bowling was arrested by the Pike County Sheriff’s Office in December of 2021, charged with one […]
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Family awarded $2.15 million from malpractice suit against a Hamilton Co. doctor
HAMILTON COUNTY, Ohio — Injury law firm Elk & Elk announced a $2.15 million settlement in a medical malpractice case against a Hamilton County doctor. According to the firm, On March 8, 2018, at age 77, Mr. Wayne Furr Sr. had an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) with a biopsy performed by Dr. Hess of Cincinnati. Furr was reportedly […]