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Pedestrian hit by pickup truck downtown
LOGAN — Around 5 p.m. on Thursday a 66-year-old Logan woman was hit by a pickup truck as she was crossing Mulberry Street at Hunter Street in a crosswalk. The truck was turning left from Hunter onto Mulberry. According to a Logan Police report, the driver of the truck told police he had not seen the woman until right before the collision because the sun was in his eyes. A witness reported that the woman had entered the crosswalk, stopped briefly, then continued, and that the truck had a green light. The woman was transported to Hocking Valley Community Hospital and then airlifted to Columbus due to the seriousness of her injuries. No statements were taken from her due to her condition.
Moritz attorneys say prosecutors have suppressed evidence, ask judge to dismiss indictment
LOGAN — With the trial of former Hocking County Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Caleb Moritz having been scheduled to begin Monday, the defense on Thursday dropped something of a bombshell in the case, in the form of a motion to dismiss the indictment against Moritz on the grounds of prosecutorial misconduct and rampant due process violations. On Friday a second defense motion was filed, renewing a request to disclose testimony from the grand jury that indicted Moritz. The judge hearing the case then filed an entry...
Athens County Sheriff’s Office Reports for Oct.16-17: Theft of a deer feeder and damage to a trial camera
Athens County Sheriff’s Office Reports for Oct. 16-17: Date/Time Street Name Incident Disposition — reports are posted online too at athensmessenger.com Date/Time Street Name Incident Disposition OCT. 16 The Athens County Sheriff's Office responded to Ervin Road for a report of an alarm. Units found the building to be secured with no signs of forced...
Zanesville exotic animal release, massacre: a look back 13 years later
Thirteen years ago Friday, 62-year-old Terry Thompson released 50 wild, exotic animals he kept on his Muskingum County farm before dying by suicide, prompting a police response that killed lions, tigers, bears, wolves and more. Eighteen endangered Bengal tigers, 17 lions, eight bears and other animals were set free by Thompson from his 73-acre farm west of Zanesville on Oct. 18, 2011. When the first 911 call came in about wild animals roaming the countryside, Muskingum...
Lancaster police identify elderly woman whose decomposing remains were found in house
The Fairfield County Coroner's Office has identified a woman whose decomposing remains were found earlier this month in a home by Lancaster police executing a search warrant there, police announced Thursday on their Facebook page. The coroner's office identified the woman as Lorraine Arnold, 92, of Lancaster. On Oct. 9, detectives with Lancaster police executed a search warrant at a residence in the 300 block of Lynwood Lane while looking for the woman as a missing...
Hocking County real estate transfers
Oct. 7–11. Listed prices do not necessarily reflect actual property values. • James L. and Barbara A. Johnston, 16435 Victory Drive, to Jarrod and Amy E. Bess, $70,000. • John H. and Clara E. Cavinee, 13975 Stump Run Road, to Jesse Dee Cavinee and Cecily Q. Cavinee, exempt, property transferred to or from a person when no money or other valuable and tangible consideration readily convertible into money is paid...
Fairfield Union bolsters playoff hopes with big-time win over Amanda-Clearcreek
LANCASTER — For the first time since 2006, Fairfield Union football will be playing in the postseason. The Falcons outlasted the Amanda-Clearcreek Aces on Friday night, hanging on for an 18-13 victory that unofficially clinched a playoff berth for the Falcons according to JoeEitel.com’s computer rankings. “That’s been a goal for us this season,...
A Cozy Winter Retreat at the Yellow Dog Cabin in Athens, Ohio - Video Review
Have you ever imagined what a snow-covered holiday escape might look like, nestled in a luxurious log cabin? Well, this full tour of the Yellow Dog Cabin in Athens, Ohio, offers a glimpse of that dreamy retreat. Join the journey, food, fun, and snowy explorations that turn a simple weekend getaway into a memorable experience.
Nelsonville to decide whether to abolish city charter, return to mayor
NELSONVILLE — Nelsonville residents are divided over whether they should support a ballot initiative to abolish the city’s charter. On Nov. 5, Nelsonville will vote on Issue 23, a ballot initiative to abolish the city’s charter and return Nelsonville to a statutory form of government with an elected mayor. Nelsonville adopted its current form of government in 1994 after experiencing serious financial difficulties. “The city became a charter (city) because...
H.S. Football Roundup: Lancaster’s comeback bid falls short against Canal Winchester
Lancaster scored twice in the fourth quarter but came up short in its Ohio Capital Conference-Buckeye Division matchup against Canal Winchester on Friday. The Golden Gales (3-6) couldn't quite put together a comeback bid and lost, 27-24, to the visiting Indians (7-2). ...
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