COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio began an investigation and review of all of Ohio’s electric companies following the June 13 derecho. Following the storm, hundreds of thousands were without power. Some customers were in the dark for nearly a week during the hottest days of 2022 thus far. In Columbus, AEP […]
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New pilot program to improve transportation services in four rural counties
COLUMBUS, Ohio— Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today announced that several state and local agencies are joining forces on a pilot program to make transit in Coshocton, Guernsey, Muskingum, and Tuscarawas counties easier to navigate and more efficient. The new program, Mobility Ohio will be a one-stop hub that will rely on agency coordination and next-generation […]
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Investigation continues into two reported shootings in Chillicothe on Monday
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — On Monday, police in Chillicothe were busy investigating multiple reported shootings. The first call came in shortly before 6 a.m. in the area of Vine Street on the city’s west side. According to reports, several rounds were fired at a residence in the 100 block. Police at the scene located several spent […]
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Two vehicle crash closes down Mount Tabor Road
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A two-vehicle crash in Ross County sent three townships to the scene Monday evening. It happened at around 8:15 p.m. in the 5000 block of Mount Tabor Road. Dispatchers confirmed that two cars collided on the winding road and that a woman was hurt. First responders requested multiple fire departments to […]
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Pike Co. hosting evening of “Hope and Healing” for PORT
WAVERLY, Ohio — The Post Overdose Response Team (PORT) of Pike County will be hosting the second Evening of Hope & Healing event on Wednesday, August 31st at 400 Pride Drive in Waverly, Ohio. The event will begin at 5:00pm. This event is held in conjunction with International Overdose Awareness Day which is the world’s […]
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Gus Macker Waverly organizers say event was a big success
WAVERLY, Ohio — The annual Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament Event took place at the Waverly Stadium on Saturday and Sunday, June 11 and 12. This event was the only Gus Macker Tournament in the state of Ohio for the 2022 season and was hosted by the Community Action Committee of Pike County (CAC). “The […]
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Scioto Co. man arrested in death of inmate after smuggling drugs into jail
McDERMOTT, Ohio — After an inmate in the Scioto County Jail was found dead, another has been charged in the death. According to the Sheriff, an inmate was in a holding cell when they became unresponsive and not breathing. They were rushed to the local hospital where they were pronounced dead. The Sheriff said detectives […]
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Wellston citizens indicted for murder after manhunt
VINTON COUNTY, Ohio — Two Wellston locals who were charged with murder following a manhunt in March have officially been indicted for the crime. August Schuetz, 34, and Shania Jones, 26, were officially indicted by the Vinton County grand jury for two counts of Aggravated Murder, Voluntary Manslaughter, Aggravated Burglary, Tampering With Evidence, Gross Abuse […]
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BREAKING: Man sustains head injury while in Great Seal Park
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Rescue personnel rushed to Great Seal State Park after dispatchers received a report of an injured man deep in the woods. According to initial reports, the man had sustained a severe head injury while on one of the park’s mountainous trails. Rescue crews said the 27-year-old man sustained a head injury […]
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Vinton Co. grand jury hands down 16 indictments
VINTON COUNTY, Ohio — Vinton County Prosecutor, Jim Payne says 16 indictments were handed down by the grand jury, encompassing 69 counts. August Christopher Schuetz, 34, and Shania Nicole Jones, 26, both of Wellston, OH, each of whom was indicted on two counts of Aggravated Murder, an unclassified felony (with a Firearm Specification – 3 […]