COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today announced the first round of funding to be awarded to local first responder agencies as part of the new Ohio First Responder Recruitment, Retention, and Resilience Program. A total of 26 agencies will receive $1.67 million to help them support the wellness needs of law enforcement officers, dispatchers, […]
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Local business spotlighted by the Ohio Secretary of State’s Office
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio— According to Secretary of State Frank LaRose, agriculture is Ohio’s leading industry, with over 77,000 family farms still operating across the state. “Working on a small family farm taught me valuable life lessons, such as work ethic and grit,” said LaRose. “Ohioans are known for these values, and they are exemplified in […]
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LIVE: Opening statements in George Wagner IV trial begins
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Ohio State shut down the Red Wolves in a 45-12 win
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio State Buckeyes shut down the Arkansas Red Wolves Saturday afternoon with a 45 to 12 win. Quarterback C.J. Stroud connected with receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., for three touchdowns. Running back, TreVeyon Henderson, carried the ball 10 times covering 87 yards. The Buckeyes put up 538 yards during the game, holding the Red Wolves to […]
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Trial begins today for Wagner son in Rhoden homicides
WAVERLY, Ohio — Opening statements are planned Monday for the first trial in the case of eight members of a single Ohio family shot to death more than six years ago. Defendant George Wagner IV was charged in Pike County Court in the 2016 slayings of the Rhoden family near Piketon in southern Ohio. Wagner, 30, faces […]
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Rollover crash involving several cars closes route 159
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Medics and firefighters responded to a multi-vehicle crash near Kingston on Saturday afternoon. The call came shortly before 3:30 p.m. The crash happened in the 10000 block of route 159 in front of the township garage. According to initial reports, multiple vehicles were involved and at least one had […]
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BREAKING: Fire crews battle structure fire in Ross Co.
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Multiple fire crews responded to the 3000 block of Polk Hollow Road on a structure fire. The call came in shortly before 4 p.m. According to initial reports, all the occupants of the burning structure had gotten out. The cause of the fire remains under investigation at this time. Residents are […]
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Pike Co. judge denies full media access in Wagner trial that begins Monday
WAVERLY, Ohio — In an order issued on Friday, a judge in Pike County has denied a motion by several media outlets to broadcast in its entirety the first trial of Ohio’s worst homicide. Pike County Court of Common Pleas Judge Randy Deering issued a ruling that denied a request by the Guardian, the Cincinnati […]
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Woman arrested in connection with a recent shooting in Vinton Co.
VINTON COUNTY, Ohio — Vinton County Sheriff Ryan Cain announced the arrest of a woman suspected in a recent shooting. According to the Sheriff’s Office, On September 3, deputies were called to John Street in Zaleski on reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, reports say, deputies were able to identify the shooter as […]
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Ohio State takes on Arkansas State this Saturday
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio State Buckeyes gear up to take on Arkansas State after taking down the “Fighting Irish” of Notre Dame. Despite knocking off a Top 5 ranked team in their season opener, the Buckeyes slipped to No. 3 in the AP and Coaches polls. Saturday will be the second of […]