DAYTON, Ohio — Today, the Whaley/Stephens for Ohio campaign is calling on Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Attorney General Dave Yost to apologize for their role in calling into question the validity of a story about a 10-year-old girl who was raped and had to travel to Indiana to receive an abortion, due to Ohio’s […]
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Teachers quit in Vinton Co. citing low pay, poor leadership
VINTON, Ohio — Following contract negotiations for the Vinton County educators in June, the school district is witnessing a monumental resignation rate as teachers seek higher wages. What is going on? Earlier this summer, the Vinton Local Teachers Association (VLTA) organized a campaign to fight for an increase in pay amid the current inflation that […]
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Hiker rescued after being injured in Great Seal State Park in Ross Co.
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio— EMS and rescue personnel responded to the area of Great Seal State Park after a 9-1-1 caller said they were injured in the woods. According to initial reports, the call came in at around 9:30 a.m. Multiple townships responded with ATVs to find the man, whom dispatchers said was on top of […]
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Deputies investigate rollover accident in Ross Co.
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio— The Ross County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a rollover accident in the area of Brown Hollow Road. The accident occurred shortly after 6 p.m. Tuesday evening. According to initial reports, one vehicle was involved in the crash and had rolled over an embankment. Only minor injuries were reported in the crash. Area […]
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Truck rolls in Ross Co. near Cynthiana causing hazmat situation
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A large truck has rolled in Ross County, causing a hazmat situation. It happened Tuesday at around 2:30 p.m. on route 41 at Lapperell Road. The EMA has been called for a fuel spill from the big rig . Route 41 was shutdown as crews cleaned up the crash. The events […]
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Gubernatorial candidate Nan Whaley makes statement on latest anti-abortion legislation
DAYTON, Ohio — Today, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Nan Whaley released the following statement after news that politicians in the Statehouse have proposed legislation that would ban abortion at conception. The bill raises the possibility that certain forms of birth control or pregnancy via in vitro fertilization could also be banned. “This legislation is further proof […]
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Pickaway County Visitors Bureau launches new app
PICKAWAY, Ohio — The Pickaway County Visitors Bureau recently announced the launch of their new mobile phone app, “Discover Pickaway,” a program designed to assist individuals find attractions in the region. In a partnership with Visit Widget, the app is the culmination of several integrated mobile apps which map out everything in Pickaway. The program […]
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Ohio Lt. Governor announces TechCred program, exceeds 20,000 credential annual goal
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted, who serves as Director of the Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation, today announced the results of the May round of TechCred, which will provide the opportunity for Ohioans to earn nearly 4,000 tech-focused credentials. This most recent round marks a TechCred milestone, as the program has officially […]
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Governor DeWine announces completion of I-70 lane addition
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today joined Ohio Department of Transportation Director Jack Marchbanks and others to officially cut the ribbon on a major reconstruction of Interstate 70 in Clark County. The four-year, $50 million project included adding a third lane in each direction between U.S. Route 68 and State Route 72, the […]
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Paul Pollard officially resigns from Board of Directors at the Majestic Theatre
CHILLICOTHE, OH – The Majestic Theatre is announcing the resignation of Paul Pollard from the Board of Directors. Mr. Pollard has served on the organization’s board for many years and has held the position of Board President for nearly a decade. His resignation from the Board ofDirectors is to provide him the opportunity to devote […]