ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio — In a bust led by the Southeast Major Crimes Task Force on January 24th, a search warrant was executed at a residence on Williams Road in Athens. Charles H. Gall III, 33, was found in possession of firearms while under indictment for drug-related charges. The search also led to the discovery […]
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Violent sex offender on the run in Hocking Co.
HOCKING COUNTY, Ohio — According to the sheriff’s office, “43-year-old sex offender, Floyd Collins of Logan, failed to register his address. Floyd Collins is believed to be still in the Logan area, according to several tips. Floyd was convicted of kidnapping in 2007 and was required by law to register his current address with the […]
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Cincinnati woman sentenced to repay illegally obtained V.A. benefits
CINCINNATI, Ohio – A 76-year-old Cincinnati woman, Irene Ferrin, has been ordered to repay $461,780 that she illegally took from the Veterans Administration over a period of 48 years by impersonating her mother, who died in 1973. Ferrin was sentenced in U.S. District Court in Cincinnati to five years of probation, including one year of […]
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Rusty razor blades found on gas pump handles in North Carolina
FOREST CITY, North Carolina — One North Carolina police department is warning motorists after razor blades were found attached to gas pump handles. According to the Forest City Police Department, officers received reports of razor blade incidents. The department issued a health and safety alert saying, “Officers with the Forest City Police Department have located […]
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Trial begins in the murder case of a Ross Co. inmate
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — The trial begins this week in the case of a Ross County inmate charged with killing a fellow inmate last year. According to the Ohio Highway Patrol, 35-year-old Darryl King, originally from Eaton, Ohio, killed a fellow inmate on February 14, 2022. In a report, obtained by the Guardian, King allegedly […]
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Thieves get busted returning to the scene of the crime in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Chillicothe Police say arrests have been made in the theft of spare tires at a local car dealership. Earlier this week officers with the Chillicothe Police Department were dispatched to the Herrnstein Automotive Group dealership on Marrietta Road after an employee said that 7 rear spare tires stolen from 7 Jeeps […]
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Former Chillicothe VA nurse indicted for healthcare fraud
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A former Chillicothe V.A. employee faces federal prosecution for allegedly making nearly $1 million in fraudulent healthcare claims. Melissa Radune, a former registered nurse with the V.A. was indicted last week on charges of healthcare fraud. According to the indictment against Radune, from 2015 to 2021, she allegedly used the worker’s compensation […]
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Willis R Browning Jr., 47
Family will receive friends on Friday from 5-8 P.M. at the Oliver-Cheek Funeral Home, 420 West Main St. Ashville, Ohio. Funeral service, Sat. January 28, 2023 at Hilock Fellowship Churh 805 Corr Rd. Columbus, Ohio 43207. Family request in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the funeral home to put towards expenses.
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Kristine (Lilly) Thomas, 63
Kristine (Lilly) Thomas, 63, formerly of Springfield, OH passed away at her daughter’s home in Ashville, OH on Thursday, January 19, 2023. She was born on June 19, 1959 in Durham, NC. She was a graduate of Shawnee High School and American Institute of Alternative Medicine. Kris worked as a Registered Nurse and Massage Therapist. […]
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John Mahoney, 69
John Mahoney, 69, of Circleville passed away on January 23, 2023. He was born on January 19, 1954 in Columbus to John and Barbara (Thrush) Mahoney. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Melva (Henry) Mahoney. He retired after 37 years with Crane Plastics. He was passionate about his […]