PIKE COUNTY, Ohio— Rescue personnel in Pike County responded to the Camp Creek Township area shortly after 10:30 a.m. for a missing person. According to reports from dispatchers, an individual was reported missing from a residence in the 200 block of Skidmore Hollow Road and is feared to have been swept away by high water. […]
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Wagner trial in jeopardy of public viewing after six years of investigations, proceedings
If you would like to make your voice heard, click here to send a private note to the Court asking that Pike County Court of Common Pleas comply with Rule 12, step out of the 1800s, and allow the public to partake in the proceeding that they rightfully deserve. WAVERLY, Ohio — It is the […]
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Former NYC cop sentenced to 10 years in January 6 Capitol riot
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A former New York City police officer will spend the next 10 years behind bars for his role in the January 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. 56-year-old Thomas Webster was sentenced Thursday to a decade behind bars after a jury found him guilty of attacking officer Noah Rathbun and rushing […]
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Ohio State takes on the Fighting Irish in their season opener
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State takes to the gridiron today in their season opener against Notre Dame. Head Coach Marcus Freeman of the “Fighting Irish” said Monday, that he knows it will be a challenge to take on the Buckeyes at home. “There is no better way for us to see where we are as […]
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College Football Playoff Board votes to expand playoffs to 12 teams
IRVING, Texas – The College Foot Playoff Board of Managers voted to expand the college playoffs from four teams to twelve. The Board of Managers is a group comprised of university presidents and chancellors. The decision, reports say, was unanimous. The new playoff rule will take full effect by 2026. “This is a historic and […]
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VIDEO: Patrol releases video of FBI raid suspect being shot in stand-off
WILMINGTON, Ohio — The video of the armed man who attempted to breach the FBI building in Cincinnatti last month being shot and killed has been released. The man was shot and killed by police after a chase and a prolonged standoff, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The confrontation came as officials warned […]
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“Zombie” deer found in Ross Co.
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife has confirmed cases of Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD) in white-tailed deer in Athens, Butler, Champaign, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, Highland, Madison, Perry, Preble, Ross, Union, and Warren counties. EHD is one of the most common ailments affecting deer, and the disease occurs in the […]
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Rain and thunderstorms for your weekend weather
WILMINGTON, Ohio — Much of the area, forecasters say, can expect mostly cloudy skies for “Friday Night Football.” According to the National Weather Service, winds will be light, with temperatures dipping down to around 68 degrees this evening. Showers and a few rumbles of thunder are expected this weekend, with highs reaching into the […]
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Job growth continues amid record inflation
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics released its August jobs report today. Numbers show a decline in new employment from July. Economists say that growing concerns over inflation have caused many employers to hold back on new hiring. Over 300,000 jobs were still added last month while unemployment rates climbed […]
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Pike Co. CAC will be hosting its annual Halloween Trunk-or-Treat event
PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — The Community Action Committee of Pike County (CAC) will be hosting the annual Halloween Trunk-or-Treat event on Thursday, October 27th from 5:00 – 7:00 pm in the multi-purpose building at the Pike County Fairgrounds (311 Mill Street) in Piketon. This is a no-cost event for the community to attend to enjoy […]