COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted announced today that the Ohio Office of Budget and Management transferred $727 million into the Ohio Budget Stabilization Fund, also known as the “rainy day” fund, bringing the cash balance to nearly $3.5 billion. This funding reserve represents the largest balance for this […]
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Penalties increased in Ohio for disrupting a religious worship service
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A person who disrupts a religious worship service in Ohio can now spend up to 6 months in jail. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill 504 into law earlier this month, increasing the penalty from a minor misdemeanor to a first-degree misdemeanor, punishable by up to 6 months in jail. According […]
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James Loyd Griffin, Jr., 31
James Loyd Griffin, Jr., 31, of Chillicothe passed 4:20 p.m. Saturday, January 7, 2023 in the Ohio State University’s Wexner Medical Center unexpectedly. He was born March 28, 1991, in Lancaster, Ohio, to James L. Sr. “Pops” and Cheryl Ann Holbrook Griffin. Surviving is his mother, Cheryl Ann Griffin, of Chillicothe. Whistle was his mamma’s […]
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Thaddeus “Thad” S. Bates, 62
Thaddeus S. Bates, 62, of Chillicothe died after an extended illness, Sunday, January 15, 2023 at home with his family. Thad was born December 26, 1960 in Chillicothe, Ohio to Esther (Valentine) and Russell Bates, Jr. He has spent the last 37 years with the love of his life, Carol Kinney, who survives. Also surviving […]
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Donald Howard Cross, 70
Donald Howard Cross, age 70, of Greenfield, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2023 at home. He was born November 27, 1952 in Greenfield, Ohio the son of William and Geneva (Dickerson) Cross. He was a 1970 graduate of Edward Lee McClain High School and was a former employee of YUSA Corp. in Washington C.H. […]
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Gloria Mae Naas, 94
Gloria M. Naas, 94, of Kingston, died January 16, 2023 at Berger Hospital, following a brief illness. She was born July 7, 1928 in Franklin Co. to the late Harold and Helen Hammond. On June 13, 1949 she married Frederick J. Naas, who died March 29, 2001. Survivors include a son, Dale Naas, Kingston; two […]
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Brian Greeno, 52
Brian Greeno, 52, of Circleville passed away on January 16, 2023. He was born on October 6, 1970 in Circleville to Elmer and Mary Ann (Davidson) Greeno Sr. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son Brent A. Greeno and two brothers Fred and David Greeno. Brian is survived by […]
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Criminal investigation leads to drug raid
ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio — The Southeast Major Crimes Drug Task Force arrested an alleged drug dealer after a lengthy criminal investigation. According to a press release from the task force, agents executed a raid at a home on 178 North Congress Street on Monday in Athens. Officials say that during the raid a large […]
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Vehicle flees the scene following crash in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of South Bridge Street and Eighth on a crash that occurred at 1 p.m. today. According to first responders, one person was complaining of knee pain. Another vehicle, law enforcement said, fled the scene traveling down Eastern Avenue. The names of those involved and […]
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Suspect flees on foot, deputies call for backup in Hocking Co.
LAURELVILLE, Ohio — Deputies in Hocking County called for backup after a suspect fled on foot during a traffic stop. It happened in Laurelville shortly after noon today. According to initial reports, the Hocking County Sheriff’s Office had stopped an individual and the driver refused to exit the vehicle. The suspect then jumped out of […]