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Two dead, at least two missing after Scioto River emergency

DELAWARE, Ohio (WCMH) — Two women are dead and three men are missing Monday after an emergency along the Scioto River. Police responded to Riverside Drive near O’Shaughnessy Reservoir Park shortly before 9:15 p.m. on Sunday on reports of an emergency along the Scioto River after a motorist noticed a young child who was
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OSHP to hold sobriety checkpoint this weekend

Troopers with the Ohio State Highway Patrol will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint in Northeast Ohio this weekend.
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Ohio’s Oldest General Store Has A History Like No Other

Some places earn their reputation through clever marketing, but the End of the Commons General Store earned its status the old-fashioned way: by sticking around for over two centuries. Located in Mesopotamia, Ohio, this landmark has been serving customers since the 1800s, which means it’s older than sliced bread, liter
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Covers Parts of Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia Until 9 P.m....

HARRISBURG, PA — Strong storms continue to spread across parts of Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia, and a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 9 p.m. Saturday. The same system is also bringing periods of smoke and haze, which may cut visibility at times as conditions stay unsettled...
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Extra Police Patrols Expected in Monday’s “Move Over” Law Enforcement Effort

ALLEGAN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jul. 20, 2026) – A state law that has been on the books for more than two years will be spotlighted on regional roads on Monday. There will be extra patrols of law enforcement officers from various levels on highways in Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky and Pennsylvania, between 11 AM and 4 PM, on a one
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Ohio audit flags unusual police database searches

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Columbus police officer is under internal review after an audit found the officer conducted multiple searches of the city’s Flock Safety license plate reader system using “ICE” as the stated reason during a 10-minute period in February 2025, according to Columbus Dispatch. City officials say the sear
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South Columbus Shock as Man Found Shot Dead on Lockbourne Road

Columbus police say an early morning call to the city's south side ended with a homicide investigation, after officers found a shooting victim dead along Lockbourne Road. Authorities located the victim in the 2800 block of Lockbourne Road. The person was pronounced dead at the scene, and homicide detectives were called
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Disturbing room seen on Ohio house of horrors floor plan where 16 ‘feral’ kids...

The Siders family children were allegedly discovered crammed into a 12-foot by 12-foot room in Hamden, Ohio.
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Crane your neck to spy Sandhills

I was camping under the stars on a cool fall morning in New Hampshire years ago when I heard my first sandhill crane. It was barely daylight when strange sounds from above forced me to peek out of my sleeping bag (much) earlier than usual. As an avid waterfowl hunter, I am familiar with the sounds of most waterfowl and
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Ohio woman charged in phishing scam that cost Southern Door schools nearly $68K

BRUSSELS, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — In the wake of a phishing scam that cost the Southern Door County School District $67,636 — and resulted in charges against an Ohio woman — the district said Wednesday it has taken multiple steps to protect against such incidents. Laura Griffin, 50,...

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