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Sonya Massey case ignites fresh debate on police use of force
COLUMBUS, Ohio — As the nation grapples with a heightened focus on police use of force, recent data and local incidents in Ohio underscore the complex and contentious issues surrounding law enforcement practices. The discourse has been energized by recent high-profile cases, such as the tragic death of Sonya Massey in Springfield, Illinois, and local controversies in Ohio’s Chillicothe.
Ohio's only Revolutionary War fort will be partially reconstructed
BOLIVAR ‒ With support from the recently passed state capital budget, the Fort Laurens Museum and grounds will get an extensive makeover in time for the Revolutionary War fort's 250th birthday in 2028. The project will include a partial reconstruction of the fort. ...
Klinker named 2024 Ohio History Teacher of the Year by Gilder Lehrman Institute
PIKETON — Andy Klinker, a teacher at Piketon Jr./Sr. High School, has been named the 2024 Ohio History Teacher of the Year by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. Established in 2004, this prestigious award recognizes exceptional elementary through high school teachers for their outstanding contributions to American history education. Presented annually by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, the nation’s leading nonprofit organization dedicated to K–12 American history education, this award honors one K–12 teacher from each state, the District of Columbia,...
JD Vance’s former Yale classmate and friend says emails show political transformation on ‘literally every imaginable issue’
A Yale Law School friend of Ohio Sen. JD Vance, who has revealed years of emails the two previously exchanged, said Monday that the Republican vice presidential nominee is a “chameleon” who has changed his views on “literally every imaginable issue.”
JD Vance’s congressman blasts him and his ‘chaotic’ and ‘weird’ campaign
Rep. Greg Landsman (D-Ohio), the Democrat who represents Sen. JD Vance’s (R-Ohio) district, slammed the vice presidential candidate for his views on abortion, women and marriage, arguing his was “one of the cruelest, most chaotic and downright weirdest” VP campaigns. Landsman, in a lengthy Monday thread on...
Southeast Ohio History Center to host talk on the Battle of Buffington Island
The Southeast Ohio History Center will host author, David Mowery, at 2 p.m. Saturday as he discusses the Battle of Buffington Island, Ohio’s only Civil War clash. Ohio contributed more men per capita to fight for the Union in the American Civil War than any other state. Most of their engagements in conflict occurred in Southern states. However, the Confederacy brought the conflict to Southeast Ohio in the summer of 1863. Morgan and his men were hoping to divert attention of the Union Army of...
'Lighting the path to a better future'
It’s that time of year again — the Athens County Fair features rides, live music, truck and tractor pulls, a demolition derby and drag racing. The fair starts Friday and runs until Aug. 10 – schedule included with this story. This year's theme is “Lighting the path to a better future.” Don’t forget the crowning ceremony for the 2024 Athens County Junior Fair royalty! ...
Things to do this August in Ross County
CHILLICOTHE — August is here which means school is on its way so between the Ross County Fair and school starting make sure you have as much fun as you can while summer is still hot at these upcoming events. Ross County Fair The Ross County Fair will be celebrating its 80th year and...
After more than a decade of advocacy, a majority of injection wells in Athens County are suspended
After sounding the alarm on fracking waste injection wells for more than a decade, Roxanne Groff from Athens County is now finally starting to see some of the fruits of her and her friends’ labor. A handful of Athens County injection wells were suspended after Ohio Department of Natural Resources determined they pose an “imminent […]
Ross Grand Jury: Assault with Baseball Bat in Chillicothe Homeless Camp
The Ross County Grand Jury returned all 14 of their cases on Friday, July 26th, 2024, with three open for release to the public. From testimony in the the grand jury in one of the cases, according to the Ross County Prosecutor’s Office:. On June 28th, Ross County Sheriff’s...
Athens County library staff requests voluntary union recognition
NELSONVILLE, Ohio — Athens County Public Libraries staff have asked the ACPL board to voluntarily recognize an employee union, after 72% of eligible employees signed union cards. The union drive was announced yesterday in a press release from the Ohio Federation of Teachers, which represents about 20,000 active and...
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