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New school year means new potential for swatting threats
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — As kids head back to the classroom, districts find themselves dealing with a relatively new problem -- swatting calls. A new report shows the wide-ranging impact such calls have on students and taxpayers. ALSO | Back To School: CCS Superintendent says 'We are ready'. According...
State legislators compare redistricting processes as Ohio's process heads to the ballot
CHICAGO — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine doesn’t think the state redistricting process works, suggesting Ohio follows a similar process to Iowa, so Ohio Democratic legislators discussed redistricting plans with their peers from the Hawkeye state. “I am very proud of Ohio people for coming up with a very unique plan that has pulled together some of the best practices from Iowa and from other states that they believe is going to produce a very Ohio-unique plan that will truly give Ohio citizens a redistricting plan that represents its population in a very fair way,” Iowa state Sen. Pam Jochum (D.,...
Center for Entrepreneurship hosts Ohio Invention League’s Honda State Finals
The Ohio Invention League's Honda State Finals brought together 170 student inventors from all over Ohio to the Convocation Center at Ohio University. The Center for Entrepreneurship hosted the event, showcasing the innovative problem-solving abilities of K-12 students. The Center for Entrepreneurship at Ohio University has a voice that speaks...
OhioHealth adopts new anesthetic gas that reduces emissions
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — OhioHealth announced on Tuesday that it is replacing its inhaled anesthetic gas with a different one that is better for the environment, becoming the first health system in Central Ohio to do so. Desflurane, anan inhaled anesthetic gas, has been used in many of Ohio...
Christian ministry with nuclear industry ties to turn radioactive Pike Co. school into STEM charter
PIKETON, Ohio — A Christian ministry with ties to the nuclear industry plans to convert the recently auctioned Zahn’s Corner Middle School into a STEM-based Christian charter school, sparking outrage and concern among local residents and activists. The sale of the radioactive-contaminated school was first reported by The...
Portsmouth woman wanted for skipping trial in Ross County
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A Ross County woman is now wanted by authorities after failing to appear in court for the start of her trial this week. Taniya Froe, who was scheduled to face multiple charges including theft, receiving stolen property, drug possession, and having weapons under disability, did not show up in the Ross County Court of Common Pleas for jury selection today.
High energy: Illuminate USA hires 1,000 employees, makes 1 million solar panels
In roughly six months of operation, Pataskala solar panel manufacturer Illuminate USA has hit two major milestones. The company has hired its 1,000th employee and manufactured its 1 millionth solar panel, the company announced earlier this month. Reaching these milestones so quickly is a testament to the quality of the Ohio workforce...
Police find safes with drugs, paraphernalia, gun inside car at Hilliard gas station
HILLIARD, Ohio (WCMH) – A man with warrants for his arrest in multiple central Ohio counties has been charged with drug offenses after being detained over the weekend. According to Hilliard police, an officer was at a gas station on Cemetery Road when he spotted a man looking at him while getting into a black […]
Cavaliers, Ironmen in hunt for FAC boys golf title
HILLSBORO — Frontier Athletic Conference boys golf match number four was held on Monday, Aug. 19 at the Hillsboro Elks Golf Club. Going into the match, the Ironmen led the league with a record of 15-0 in FAC matches. Chillicothe won the match on Monday with a 162, improving...
Killbuck Township fire chief killed in traffic accident while on vacation
HOLMES COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - A Holmes County city is mourning the loss of its fire chief after he was killed in an accident while on vacation. The Killbuck Township Fire and EMS announced on Facebook the passing of Fire Chief Scott Kashuba. Kashuba died Monday, officials say, in a...
OhioHealth adopts new anesthetic gas that reduces emissions
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — OhioHealth announced on Tuesday that it is replacing its inhaled anesthetic gas with a different one that is better for the environment, becoming the first health system in Central Ohio to do so. Desflurane, anan inhaled anesthetic gas, has been used in many of Ohio...
Unlocking the archive: Piketon won share of Scioto Valley Conference title in 1975
It was years in the making but Coach Morris Gullion brought Piketon to a share of the Scioto Valley Conference title in 1975. "We're young and make a lot of mistakes, but we hope to iron them out by the end of the season," said Guillion in a Chillicothe Gazette article on Sept. 2, 1975, before the season started. ...
Ross Co. Sheriff’s Office daily activity report: August 19, 2024
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Deputies in Ross County responded to a variety of calls on Monday, August 19, 2024. Initial Narrative: Deputy JoHansen was dispatched to 664 Toad Hollow Road on a trespass complaint. Case Number: SO-P2404090. Offense: Improper Passing in Hazardous Zones. Reported Date/Time: 8:27 AM. Incident Address: Anderson...
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