BAINBRIDGE, Ohio — On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) announced that the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded a million dollar grant to the Village of Bainbridge in Ross County for the installation of a new sewer line and the construction of a 150,000 gallon-per-day wastewater treatment plant. This new sanitation infrastructure is expected […]
Posted inRegional
Columbus man sentenced to federal prison for role in fentanyl trafficking ring
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Lucio Manuel Munoz, 29, of Columbus, was sentenced in U.S. District Court to 188 months in prison for his role in a drug conspiracy involving more than 75 pounds of fentanyl. According to court documents, in February 2021, law enforcement officials seized approximately 30 kilograms of fentanyl from Munoz’s vehicle. Munoz and […]
Posted inLocal News
Adena hosts “Breaking the Stigma” event
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — While the COVID-19 pandemic may have pushed the opioid crisis off the front pages the last couple of years, its impact on overdose deaths across southern Ohio has not slowed and is still well documented. Since 2016, for instance, Ross County has recorded more than 250 deaths attributed to overdoses, with a […]
Posted inLocal News
The trial begins for accused Frankfort shooter
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — The jury trial begins in the case of DeShawn Nesbitt. Nesbitt is accused of the shooting of a Frankfort man in July of last year. According to reports, at the time, deputies with medics responded to reports of a shooting on Austin Road. EMS arrived on the scene and located a […]
Posted inLocal News
Fentanyl found following a traffic stop and foot pursuit in Wellston
WELLSTON, Ohio — According to the Wellston Police Department, officers initiated a traffic stop along North Pennsylvania Avenue and Lake Alma Road on Saturday. Reports say officers were questioning the driver when suddenly he exited the car and fled on foot into a nearby wooded area. The driver was identified as 33-year-old Joshua Coleman of […]
Posted inNational News
FBI reports a 50% increase in active shooter cases from the previous year
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a statement from the Federal Bureau of Investigations, active shooter incidents have increased since 2020. In 2021, the FBI designated 61 shootings as active shooter incidents. In these incidents, 103 people were killed and 140 wounded, excluding the shooters. For the period 2017–2021, active shooter incident data reveals an upward trend. […]
Posted inStatewide
ODNR promotes early childhood literacy and a healthy lifestyle
COLUMBUS, Ohio—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and First Lady Fran DeWine joined Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Director Mary Mertz to open two new Storybook Trails in Southwest Ohio state parks yesterday. After an official ribbon-cutting ceremony, children and families walked with the Governor and First Lady on the new Storybook Trails at Rocky Fork […]
Posted inLocal News
Weather Alert: Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Fayette County
WILMINGTON, Ohio — The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Fayette County. According to NWS, a severe storm capable of 60 mph winds and quarter-size hail was located near Sabina moving east at 40 mph. Residents should seek shelter inside a sturdy building.
Posted inLocal News
Weather Alert: Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Fayette, Pickaway, and Ross co.
WILMINGTON, Ohio — The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Fayette, Pickaway, and Ross counties until 4:30 p.m. According to NWS, a severe storm capable of 60 mph winds and quarter-size hail was located near Washington Court House moving northeast at 25 mph. Residents should seek shelter inside a […]
Posted inLocal News
Weather Alert: A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Pickaway Co.
WILMINGTON, Ohio — A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Pickaway County until 3:45 p.m. According to NWS, a severe thunderstorm was located near Mount Sterling moving northeast at 20 mph. Hazards with this storm include 60 mph winds. Residents should seek shelter in a sturdy building.