Alva “Al” Leonard Green, 92, of Columbus, OH transferred his earthly membership to Hallelujah Square on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at his residence in Columbus, OH. He was born on January 2, 1931, in Pike County, OH to the late Leonard and Lenora (Vanhoy) Green. Alva was a member of the Trinity Full Gospel Ministry […]
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Margaret “Maggie” Louise Fordyce, 86
Margaret Louise Fordyce, 86 of Charleston, South Carolina formerly of Waverly, Ohio passed away Friday, January 27th 2023 at her home. She was born December 26, 1936 in Clark County, Indiana.The daughter of the late Eldon and Flossie Whiteside Bagshaw. On September 9, 1961 she was united in marriage to Ralph Fordyce who survives. Also […]
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Suspect in Portsmouth shooting taken into custody
SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio — In a shocking turn of events, a local woman was shot by her live-in boyfriend on January 27th, according to the Scioto County Sheriff’s Office. The incident occurred after a heated argument, during which the suspect threatened the victim with a firearm. The victim, 34-year-old, Sara Swallows, was rushed to a […]
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Teacher pension debt undermines education resource equity in Ohio, report finds
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A new report released by the Equable Institute and Opportunity Institute has shed light on the impact of teacher pension debt on education resource equity in Ohio. The study, entitled “Pension Debt Challenges for Equity in Education: The Effect of Teacher Unfunded Liability Costs on K–12 Education Funding in Ohio”, found that […]
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Investigation continues into fatal officer-involved shooting in Jackson Co.
JACKSON COUNTY, Ohio — The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) has assumed control of an investigation into a fatal shooting incident in Jackson County. The officer-involved shooting took place after a standoff between law enforcement and a suspect on Jisco West Road. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office was called to the scene around 10:30 […]
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Fake money found in Jackson Co.
WELLSTON, Ohio — The Wellston Police Department is warning local residents and businesses to be on the lookout for fake money. The fake currency, which has been passed at a local business, is not real and has several noticeable signs that it is counterfeit. The police are advising people to check the bills they receive, […]
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Major Crimes Task Force makes multiple arrests in Athens Co.
ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio — On January 31st, 2023, the Southeast Major Crimes Task Force made multiple arrests at 25 May Avenue in Chauncey in response to multiple theft and drug-related complaints received by the Athens County Sheriff’s Office and local residents. The Task Force was assisted by Deputies from the Athens County Sheriff’s Office, Ohio […]
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Police search for suspects following a high-speed chase in Circleville
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — A high-speed chase took place in the city of Circleville Wednesday morning, involving local police and a suspect driver. The pursuit began after police attempted to stop the driver of a Chevrolet truck for no plates and possible theft. According to reports, the driver accelerated at a high rate of speed, leading […]
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NFL player indicted in Ohio for rape and kidnapping
GUERNSEY COUNTY, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Guernsey County Sheriff Jeffrey D. Paden today announced the indictment of Joshua Matthew Sills, a 25-year-old man from Sarahsville, on rape and kidnapping charges. Sills is an offensive guard for the NFL’s Philadelphia Eagles. According to the indictment, Sills engaged in sexual activity that was […]
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Ohio mayor charged with child pornography
ALLEN COUNTY, Ohio — Phil Briggs, mayor of Spencerville, Ohio, was arrested on Monday and charged with pandering obscenity involving a minor, according to the Allen County Sheriff’s Office. Mayor Briggs was taken into custody following an investigation and a search warrant executed at his residence and on his electronic devices. Briggs was elected to […]