NATIONAL NEWS — Mike Lindell, CEO of My Pillow, says the FBI seized his cell phone Tuesday afternoon while at a fast-food restaurant. Lindell, a Trump supporter, and conspiracy theorist said on his online show, the Lindell Report, “three cars with FBI agents pulled in front of my vehicle in the fast-food parking lot and […]
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Standoff with gunman on the campus of Ohio Christian University
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — A standoff is currently underway with an armed gunman at Ohio Christian University in Circleville. Law enforcement descended upon the Christian college around 6 a.m. this morning. According to initial reports, a man driving a black vehicle stopped in front of the Ministry and Performing Arts Center and then shot his way […]
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Wellston woman arrested after allegedly setting a dumpster on fire
JACKSON COUNTY, Ohio — On Monday, police officers were flagged down by a motorist regarding a fire along the 200 block of South Pennsylvania Avenue near the Compel Street Ministries. According to the Wellston Police Department, the fire was in a dumpster near the building. Firefighters were requested to the scene to put out […]
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Police investigate fake prescriptions at local pharmacy
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Police in Chillicothe is investigating several fake prescriptions that were being filled at Adena Health Center Pharmacy. Reports say investigators met with a pharmacist after the discovery of several fake prescriptions that had been filled for promethazine with codeine. The medication is primarily prescribed to “relieve cough, runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, […]
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Day 2: Here’s the fast facts you need to know about George Wagner IV’s trial
WAVERLY, Ohio — The second day of trial for George W. Wagner IV got underway on Tuesday in Waverly. Wagner is facing the death penalty for his alleged role in the 2016 slaying of eight members of the Rhoden family. Pike County Court of Common Pleas Judge Randy Deering has banned video and audio from […]
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Ross Co. Health District to host 2022 tire drive
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio— The Ross County Health District announced that they will be holding a tire drive at the Ross County Fairgrounds. The event will be held Saturday, October 15 from 8 a.m. to noon. According to organizers, those wishing to drop off tires will have to heed the following rules. – Event is first […]
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Ohio’s deer archery season opens on September 24
COLUMBUS, Ohio – With schools back in session and summer ending, the next milestone in the calendar for many Ohioans is the start of white-tailed deer archery hunting season. Ohio’s popular deer archery season opens statewide Saturday, Sept. 24, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. “Deer hunting is a tradition […]
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Destination Outlets to host Fayette Co. “Drug Education Car and Bike Show”
FAYETTE COUNTY, Ohio — Destination Outlets is teaming up with the Fayette County Sheriff’s Department to host the Second Annual Fayette County Drug Education Car and Bike Show. The event will be held on Saturday, September 17th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot facing I-71. Awards will be given […]
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Ohio man sentenced to prison for selling fraudulent hunting leases
COLUMBUS, Ohio — An Ohio man was sentenced to prison in connection with his execution of a scheme to solicit payments from dozens of individuals in exchange for purported hunting leases he had no rights to sell. According to court documents, throughout 2019, Nathanal L. Knox, 30, of Ohio, operated a scheme where he placed […]
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Markets plummet amid new inflation report
NEW YORK CITY, New York — The stock market plummeted this morning after the Federal Reserve released its August inflation report. The DOW dropped nearly 700 points in early morning trading, with the NASDAQ and S&P 500 climbing deep into the red. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, inflation rates continued to rise […]