WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Center for Disease Control announced a possible source of the recent E. coli outbreak affecting four states. According to the CDC, romaine lettuce from Wendy’s restaurants in Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Indiana could be the cause. Federal investigators say many of the sick individuals ate sandwiches from the fast food chain. A […]
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Police search for missing Piketon teen
PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — The Piketon Police Department is searching for a missing 14-year-old girl. Madison Sutton was reported missing. She is described as having brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen, reports say, leaving Piketon High School today. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to contact their local law enforcement […]
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DEA to recognize “National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Sunday, August 21, the Drug Enforcement Administration will recognize National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day by joining the many voices dedicated to educating the public on the serious dangers of fentanyl poisoning from fake pills and other illicit drugs. DEA supports the efforts of several organizations – including the Alexander Neville Foundation, […]
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Ross County Sheriff’s Office searching for local man
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — The Ross County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for assistance in locating a local man. 34-year-old Lincoln Bray was last seen yesterday in the area of route 159 and route 23. He is described as 5’ 4”, weighing 160 lbs., with red hair and blue eyes. Bray may be driving […]
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Skid steer accident leaves one person trapped in Ross Co.
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Rescue crews from Liberty Township responded to the area of Cotterman Lane near Londonderry on a skid steer rollover accident. According to initial reports, the occupant of the skid steer was trapped inside after it had rolled down a hill into a creek. Multiple rescue personnel responded to the scene to […]
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Bomb squad requested to Nelsonville after officials say an “explosive device” was found inside a vehicle
NELSONVILLE, Ohio — An explosives removal team is en route to Nelsonville following the discovery of an explosive device inside a vehicle. According to city officials, Myers Street between Watkins and Monroe Streets is currently closed until further notice. Residents are asked to stay clear of the area. UPDATE: According to officials, Myers Street between […]
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Wrong-way crash leaves one man in serious condition
HOCKING COUNTY, Ohio — Troopers with the Ohio Highway Patrol are investigating a wrong-way crash that caused the closure of route 33 in Hocking County yesterday evening. Reports say 74-year-old Arthur William Harris of Columbus was traveling eastbound in the westbound lane of route 33 around 11:42 p.m. when his 2016 Ford F-150 collided with […]
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DUI checkpoint scheduled in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Ohio Highway Patrol, in partnership with the Ross County Sheriff’s Office and the Chillicothe Police Department, will be conducting a DUI checkpoint starting at 7 p.m. this evening. According to the Ohio Highway Patrol, the checkpoint will be along Western Avenue in Chillicothe. Residents are reminded to never drink and drive. […]
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Vinton Co. woman among those infected by growing E. coli outbreak
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Center for Disease Control is sounding the alarm regarding a rapidly spreading E. coli outbreak. Currently, 29 people in two states have documented illnesses related to the bacteria, but the actual number of people infected, officials say, may be higher. A spokesperson for the CDC said, “Michigan and Ohio have both […]
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VIDEO: Details emerge that Chillicothe’s meter maid beat victim unconscious, pistol whipping her 7 times
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Police have released additional information about the city’s top meter maid who was arrested after he allegedly beat his ex-girlfriend unconscious. Gerald Logan, 55, was arrested for domestic violence last week after the mother of his child reported to police she had been hospitalized from a beating at the hands of Logan. […]