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CRIME & SAFETY
Laurelville Woman Involved in Head-On Collision in Jackson County
Jackson, OH (July 14, 2024) – A two-vehicle crash on Limerick Road, just north of Big Rock Road in Jackson County, has prompted an investigation by the Ohio State Highway Patrol, underscoring the importance of safe driving practices in the region. The incident, reported at 8:13 PM yesterday evening,...
Ohio University student cheats death after shark bite on 4th of July beach trip
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — An Ohio University student is recovering after being bitten by a shark on July 4 while vacationing in Florida. "it just felt like something was clamping down, stabbing both sides," 21-year-old Connor Baker said as he talked about the shark attack that happened July fourth weekend at New Smyrna Beach, Florida. "I didn't really feel the bite, until I got in the ambulance, when everything slowed down and my adrenaline was gone."
Attorney aims to appeal conviction by arguing for a more serious charge
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A defense attorney trying to overturn his client’s conviction found himself in the unusual position last week of arguing the evidence at trial pointed to a more serious crime. Matthew Kmosko, a former Hocking College supervisor, was convicted of menacing last year after threatening...
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