CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Troopers were dispatched to a car accident on State Route 159 and Hopetown Road on Friday afternoon. Currently, what is known is that around 3:55 p.m., there was an accident between three vehicles. First responders requested 1300 squad for assistance. The severity of injuries sustained by the drivers is currently unknown.
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Professional cornhole teams to compete at Destination Outlets for the ACO Pro Invitational
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ohio — In a collaborative effort between Destination Outlets and the American Cornhole Organization, the top eight professional cornhole teams will be competing in the Pro Invitational Cornhole Tournament at the shopping mall’s location in Jeffersonville. The event will occur on July 9 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will have a live […]
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Governor DeWine announces grants to prevent gang violence, improve law enforcement staffing levels
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today awarded $9.9 million to 25 local law enforcement agencies to help them strategically combat violence in their communities. The grants are part of the fourth round of Governor DeWine’s Ohio Violent Crime Reduction Grant Program. To date, the Governor has awarded $19.5 million to 69 Ohio law […]
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Governor DeWine announces members of new Student Safety Advisory Council
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced today that 16 Ohio high school students have been selected for the inaugural Ohio Student Safety Advisory Council within the Ohio School Safety Center (OSSC). Governor DeWine announced plans for the student-led council in April. The group will work with OSSC leadership to identify school safety concerns […]
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Tim Ryan’s campaign raises $9.1 million in second quarter
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Tim Ryan’s campaign for U.S. Senate raised $9.1 million in the second quarter of 2022, more than double the previous fundraising record for a Senate candidate in Ohio. “As Tim crushes fundraising records and polls show him overtaking serial fraud and San Francisco millionaire JD Vance, there should be no doubt who […]
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Huntington Township EMS to return back to normal staffing after hiring of new chief
HUNTINGTON TOWNSHIP, Ohio — In a meeting Thursday night, issues surrounding the Huntington Township Fire Department’s EMS coverage were resolved. During the Thursday gathering, the Board decided on a plan that would arguably improve the livelihoods of the current members of staff and residents of the township. For starters, the trustees agreed to increase the […]
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Sen. Sherrod Brown saved the Chillicothe VA. Now he’s in town to discuss how to improve it with the help of a task force
CHILLICOTHE, OH — Today, U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) met with local leaders and veterans to discuss saving the Chillicothe Veterans Affairs Medical Center (CVAMC), and launching his Strengthening the Chillicothe VA committee. The committee will work to ensure care from CVAMC continues to improve for Southeast Ohio veterans. The Chillicothe VA remaining open means […]
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Ross Co. group helping former inmates to get their lives back on track
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — During a recent meeting, the Ross County Reentry Coalition (RCRC) met with the County Commissioners to provide updates on how they are spending money they have received from the taxpayers. The RCRC is a non-profit organization intended to help qualified incarcerated people find local employment following their release from the state prison […]
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OhioHealth announces layoff of more than 600 employees
COLUMBUS, Ohio — One of the area’s largest health providers announced on Thursday they were laying off more than 600 employees in two departments. The layoffs will impact the I.T. and revenue departments, according to a media release. The Full Statement From OhioHealth: “To continue to be a leading healthcare system committed to providing the […]
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Chillicothe SWAT bust suspected drug house on east end
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Law enforcement and SWAT raided a house in Chillicothe on Wednesday. The bust was related to drugs and came after an officer pulled over a car earlier this week. During the traffic stop, crack cocaine was found and the driver told officers where he bought it. Police were already familiar with the […]