ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — The Ross County Health District has announced that Janelle McManis, MPH, REHS, will be the next Health Commissioner, starting on February 14, 2023. McManis has a wealth of experience in public health, having worked at the Vinton County Health Department for over 16 years. She has held several administrative roles, including […]
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Suspect arrested in deadly Lawrence Co. shooting
LAWRENCE COUNTY, Ohio — Police in Ashland Kentucky has arrested the suspect in a deadly shooting in Lawrence County, Ohio. Dashawn L. Evans, 34, was arrested yesterday in connection with a shooting incident that took place on December 18 in Chesapeake, Ohio. The Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office had been searching for Evans since the shooting, […]
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Lucasville woman pleads guilty in kidnapping case
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio —– A Lucasville woman involved in the kidnapping of a Columbus woman has pled guilty in a Ross County court. According to the Ross County Sheriff’s Office, the events started on the morning of August 4, 2022 when 45-year-old Anthony Jernee, a truck driver and mechanic from Columbus, along with 48-year-old Terri […]
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AMBER Alert issued for 2 infant boys kidnapped in stolen car in Short North
COLUMBUS, Ohio — An AMBER Alert has been issued after police say someone stole a car with two 5-month-old babies inside in Columbus. The Columbus Division of Police said a black four-door 2010 Honda Accord was stolen around 9:45 p.m. in the Short North. The mother of the infant boys walked into a Donatos Pizza […]
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George Wagner maintains innocence after being sentenced to life without parole
WAVERLY, Ohio — A man convicted in the killings of eight members of an Ohio family was sentenced Monday to life in prison without the possibility of parole for his role in what one surviving relative called a “monstrous act” of mass murder. George Wagner IV was sentenced after an emotional hearing at which the […]
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Firefighters battle a New Holland structure fire
NEW HOLLAND, Ohio — Firefighters in Pickaway County were called to a working structure fire in the 100 block of East Front Street in New Holland at 3 p.m. this afternoon. Upon arrival, crews saw smoke and flames coming from the residence, leading to additional assistance being requested from surrounding departments. Deputies from the Pickaway […]
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Behaviorial emergency leads to scare in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHe, Ohio — Authorities in Chillicothe responded to a call of threats at the Ross County Community Action Center on Woodbridge Avenue this afternoon. The call came in shortly after 1:30 p.m. According to police, the individual was reportedly making threats to harm people and gave officers a five-minute ultimatum to arrive on the scene. Deputies […]
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Authorities search for missing 15-year-old, ask for public’s assistance
PORTSMOUTH, Ohio — 15-year-old Shane Addington has been missing since Saturday night, and authorities are asking for the public’s help in finding him. According to Detective Lee Bower of the Portsmouth Police Department, Shane is a blonde-haired, blue-eyed teenager who has not been seen since Saturday evening. Anyone with information on Shane’s whereabouts is urged […]
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Hocking County K9 receives body armor from non-profit
HOCKING COUNTY, Ohio — Hocking County Sheriff Lanny E. North has announced that K9 officer Zara has received a bullet and stab protective vest from the non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. The vest, which will be embroidered with the phrase “Born to Love-Trained to Serve-Loyal Always,” was made possible through a charitable donation […]
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Woman shot and killed over argument about dog in Lawrence Co.
LAWRENCE COUNTY, Ohio — At approximately 3:20 PM on Saturday, the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a shooting at an apartment complex in Chesapeake, Ohio. Upon arriving at the scene, deputies found a woman lying in the parking lot with a gunshot wound. Emergency medical personnel, the sheriff’s office said, immediately began […]