SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio — Scioto County Sheriff David Thoroughman announced the arrest of a Portsmouth on two counts of rape, permitting drug abuse, and trafficking in drugs. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the Portsmouth Police Department contacted the Sheriff regarding a possible sexual assault. Officials say the alleged victim was transported to Southern Ohio Medical […]
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Columbus gang members who operated in southern Ohio sentenced to prison
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The last of the defendants to be convicted in a Columbus gang-related racketeering conspiracy was sentenced in U.S. District Court today to 40 years in prison. According to Federal Authorities, the T&A Crips based out of Franklin County also operated in the Chillicothe and Portsmouth areas. Shawn Nelms, 29, pleaded guilty in […]
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VIDEO: Inflation stimulus checks could reach Ohioans if this gubernatorial candidate is elected
DAYTON, Ohio — On Wednesday, Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Nan Whaley announced her plan to help defray increased costs, from gas to groceries, by providing Ohio families with an inflation rebate of $350. With $350, every Ohioan who is eligible would have money back in their pocket to help account for the increasingly high cost […]
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Adena Health System opens new Urgent Care in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – A vision to expand Urgent Care access on Chillicothe’s northside became a reality today with the official opening of Adena Urgent Care – Bridge Street. “This vision started pre-COVID,” said Adena President and CEO Jeff Graham during a ribbon-cutting ceremony. “The pandemic interrupted that timeline, but now here we are on a […]
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Monkeypox: Concerns increase over possible fear-mongering against LGBTI community
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Worldwide attention recently given to Monkeypox has taken social media by storm. With the public interest in the virus, large amounts of disinformation have begun to circulate after the World Health Organization shared an “Emergency Situational Update” for men who, according to the WHO, “have sex with other men.” Popular social media […]
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The risk for severe weather returns tomorrow
WILMINGTON, Ohio— The possibility of severe weather returns this week. According to the National Weather Service, showers and storms are expected to develop during the afternoon and evening hours on Wednesday. Meteorologists with the NWS say that large hail and strong winds will be the primary threats. Residents should stay weather aware tomorrow with multiple […]
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Gas prices continue to soar across the Buckeye State
OHIO — Gas prices continue to rise across the United States. With the national average of $4.62 a gallon for regular unleaded. Today, AAA recorded the average price for diesel fuel at $5.26 a gallon in Ohio. Prices, AAA said, averaged $2.95 a gallon this time last year. Across the region, Hocking County comes in at […]
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Gubernatorial candidate to announce inflation stimulus checks for Ohioans
DAYTON, Ohio — The Democratic gubernatorial candidate in Ohio will announce a plan to give an “inflation stimulus check” to Ohioans. Nan Whaley — the former Mayor of Dayton — will announce the proposal in a Wednesday morning news conference. Inflation has been surging for more than a year across the globe. The White House, […]
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Business workshop hosted by Pike County CAC
PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — The Workforce & Business Development Program (W&B) at the Community Action Committee of Pike County will be offering a no-cost workshop, REINVENTING RECRUITING: Attracting Talent & Effective Interviewing on Wednesday, June 29 from 1 – 4 pm at the agency’s main location (941 Market Street in Piketon). This workshop will cover […]
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Swift water scare turns into cliff rescue in Paint Creek
HIGHLAND COUNTY, Ohio — A Memorial Day outing ended with a scare on Sunday in Paint Creek State Park. It happened on Cave Road at around 2 p.m. near The Appalachia Museum and Memorial Trail. Rescue personnel was dispatched to a water rescue deep into the woods. Once they arrived, they found a small group […]