PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — Law enforcement in Pickaway County was involved in a high-speed pursuit Friday afternoon. According to officials, what started as a standard traffic stop ended in a multi-county chase. The driver of an older Mitsubishi Eclipse was stopped by the Pickaway County Sheriff’s Office for marked lane violations. When deputies attempted […]
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Two men arrested for drug trafficking following traffic stop in Hocking Co.
HOCKING COUNTY, Ohio — Two Ohio men were arrested and charged with trafficking methamphetamine following a traffic stop by Hocking County Sheriff’s Interdiction Unit. On Wednesday, February 1st, the detectives pulled over a vehicle on Route 33 for multiple traffic violations and found probable cause to search the car. During the search, they uncovered […]
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Jennifer A (Corbin) Carpenter, 51
Jennifer A. Carpenter, 52 of Ashville, OH passed away at home on Tuesday, January 31, 2023. She was born on April 24, 1971 in Gainesville, FL and was a graduate of Kennesaw State Univ. with a Bachelor’s Degree in psychology. Jennifer worked as an educator and then focused on working in the logistics departments of […]
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Terry Lee Oppy, 63
Terry Lee Oppy, age 63, of Wilmington, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at Clinton Memorial Hospital. He was born the son of the late Gene Osborn and Betty (Edingfield) Osborn on May 20, 1959 in Hillsboro, Ohio. Terry worked for Borten Builders and always liked to have a good time. He was truly […]
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Randy Howard Gardner, 65
Randy Howard Gardner, 65, of Washington Court House passed away January 31, 2023, with his family at his side. Randy was born November 15, 1957, in Montgomery County, Ohio to Howard Jr. and Erma (Edwards) Gardner. He was a member of the Washington Senior High School class of 1976. Randy was a member of the […]
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Legendary rocker Ozzy Osbourne announces end of touring career
ENGLAND — Heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne has announced that he is retiring from touring. The 74-year-old took to Twitter this week to share the difficult news with his fans. Ozzy cited injuries from a major accident four years ago as the reason for ending his touring schedule. The singer has had a storied career […]
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City of Chillicothe awarded $25,000 grant for canopy restoration
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Mayor Luke Feeney announced this week that the City of Chillicothe has been awarded a $25,000 “Canopy Restoration” grant from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Forestry. This grant will allow the city to preserve and expand its existing tree canopy in city parks and neighborhoods. Mayor Feeney stated, […]
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Biden-Harris Administration invests $11 million to help reduce disparities in cancer screenings
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Biden-Harris Administration has taken another step towards its goal of ending cancer as we know it by awarding nearly $11 million to 22 health centers through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). This latest investment doubles the support for the Accelerating Cancer Screening Program, which aims to close the cancer […]
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Ohio Auditor celebrates 100th criminal prosecution
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Auditor of State, Keith Faber, has called for increased training of government officials to detect and report suspected fraud and corruption in public offices. The call was made a day after the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) under Faber’s office closed its 100th criminal prosecution. According to Faber, warning signs often […]
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Former Columbus cop sentenced to prison for drug trafficking, accepting bribes
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A former Columbus police officer, Marco R. Merino, was sentenced to 108 months in prison by a federal court on Thursday. Merino, 45, of Columbus, was charged with conspiring to distribute more than eight kilograms of fentanyl and accepting bribes in exchange for protecting the transportation of cocaine. He was arrested by […]