CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A truck driver passing through Chillicothe told police that a group of men threatened him with a gun. Chillicothe Police responded to the East Main Street, Pilot Truck Stop, last week. Upon arrival, police spoke with the trucker, who said a group of men in a red Chevy pickup had threatened him […]
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Ohio reports 13 fatalities on roadways over the Thanksgiving holiday
COLUMBUS, Ohio — This Thanksgiving holiday, 13 people died on Ohio roads, according to the Ohio Highway Patrol. During the five-day reporting period, which began at midnight on Wednesday, November 24, and ended at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, November 28, 13 people were killed in ten fatal accidents. A pedestrian, reports say, was one of […]
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Chillicothe’s ‘Rock For Tots’ charity bash returns next month
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Chillicothe’s annual “Rock For Tots” charity bash returns this Friday. The annual event will be held at the Majestic Theater, with doors opening at 6 p.m. According to organizers, this year’s event will feature multiple music groups including American Idol finalist, Murphy. During the event, multiple items will be presented for area […]
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Columbus man sentenced for using online schemes to rob victims
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Columbus man who claimed to be a car salesman and an internet escort to rob victims at gunpoint was sentenced to over 20 years in prison. During two robberies, Keith Jorel Hudson, 36, showed a handgun and then fired it, injuring two people. According to court records, Hudson met with an individual who […]
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Firefighters battle large fire in Pickaway County
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — Fire consumed a structure near the Pickaway County and Fairfield County line Sunday evening. Multiple fire crews responded to the 6000 block of Route 674 near Bell Station Road shortly after 8 p.m. According to initial reports, flames from the fire could be seen from miles away. The fire, officials say, […]
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Central Ohio man accused of setting a Fairfield Co. church on fire
FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Ohio — A central Ohio man is in jail after police say he intentionally set fire to a Fairfield County church. According to the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office, fire crews were dispatched to Blacklick Eastern Road in Baltimore on reports of a structure fire. The fire, officials say, was at the Mount Zion […]
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Central Ohio man sentenced to prison after going on an anti-Semitic tirade
COLUMBUS, Ohio– In federal court, a former Columbus man was sentenced to six months in prison, a $50,000 fine, and one year of supervised release for criminally interfering with the right to fair housing. The defendant was charged with making anti-Semitic threats to his neighbors. Douglas G. Schifer, 66, now living in Bucyrus, threatened neighbors […]
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Waverly Police investigate an early morning stabbing
PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — Waverly Police are actively investigating an early morning stabbing at a local bar. In a statement released by law enforcement, officers responded early Friday morning to Denny’s Dog House on North Market Street after a 9-1-1 caller said a man had a gun outside the establishment. Police Chief John Winfield said that […]
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Two people are dead in a murder-suicide in Athens Co.
ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio— Athens County Sheriff Rodney Smith reported a murder-suicide in the county over the weekend. According to the Sheriff, on Friday, 9-1-1 dispatchers received a call from an “open line” shortly after 5 a.m. The call, officials say, came from a house on McDougal Road in Millfield. Upon arrival at the home, deputies […]
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Former Portsmouth attorney accused of human trafficking has died
SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio — Former Portsmouth councilman and attorney Michael Mearan has died. According to reports, Michael Mearan was transported to the hospital Thursday after suffering from what sources say was a cardiac incident. Officials have not released his official cause of death at this time. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost said in a tweet, […]