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Searchers find body of man missing since January
CROOKSVILLE — On Wednesday, April 24, at around 1:15 p.m., the Perry County Sheriff’s Office was contacted and advised that Kaleb Russell had been discovered deceased in the crawl space beneath a home located at 700 Ceramic Road. Russell had been reported missing on Jan. 19. Deputies promptly responded to the scene and confirmed the presence of a deceased male, later positively identified as Russell. Russell’s body was discovered by volunteers aiding the family in the search for him. At the request of the family, an autopsy will not be performed, and his remains released to the family. No foul play is suspected. The Crooksville Police Department remains the lead investigating agency in the case. Any questions concerning the case should be directed to the Crooksville Police Department at 740-982-2666.
Developer wants turn former One Way Farm in Fairfield into senior housing
FAIRFIELD – Optimized Senior Living wants to turn the former One Way Farm into a senior citizen assisted living facility. But nearby residents aren’t so sure that’s a good use of the 12-acre site that lies in both Fairfield and Fairfield Township along East River Road. Increased...
Lancaster police add new K-9 to team
LANCASTER, Ohio — The Lancaster Police Department has added a new four-legged friend to its team. The department announced that K-9 Barry and his handler, officer Chandler Evanichko, returned from their training Tuesday morning. The department shared on Facebook that Barry, a 14-month-old Belgian Malinois, was welcomed home by...
Denison University latest site of college protests against Israel-Hamas war
A demonstration Tuesday at Denison University in Granville is the latest over the Israel-Hamas war in recent weeks on college campuses nationwide that have ranged from Columbia University to Ohio State University, where a protest last week led to 36 arrests and another protest is scheduled Wednesday. There were no...
Calandra Industrial Supply Company continuing with new ownership
LANCASTER - Calandra Industrial Supply Company unveiled new leadership in 2023 with a transfer of ownership. Calandra Industrial Supply Company is a full-service distributor serving the industrial, commercial, institutional, and business markets for over 50 years. Established in 1903 as a local hardware store on 124 N. Columbus St., the...
Gypsy Joe's Ice Cream replaced by Whit's Frozen Custard's truck for Lancaster Festival
LANCASTER − For the second year in a row a local business will apparently not be part of the downtown events during the Lancaster Festival this summer. Gypsy Joe's Ice Cream will not be among the food trucks parked at Main and Broad streets downtown. Last year, the city did not allow Madison Bar and Grill owner Mike Thomas to sell his fish sandwiches from his food truck after the city said he must remedy some health...
Three companies to cut central Ohio operations affecting 455 workers
Three companies have told the state that they are cutting central Ohio operations that will affect as many as 455 workers, including two warehouses that will be closed. Arlington Contact Lens Service said it will close its Columbus operations, including its distribution center at 2250 International St., on Aug. 3. The company said 151 workers will lose their job.
H.S. Roundup: Lancaster baseball tops Raiders to set up huge OCC showdown
Lancaster 4, Reynoldsburg 2: The Golden Gales were able to hang in their Ohio Capital Conference-Buckeye Division win over the host Raiders. Darren Ramsey pitched three-plus innings and Canon Ailes came in relief to get out of a jam in the fourth inning. Kam Griffith pitched the final two innings of shutout baseball to earn the save. Dylan Bird had two hits and two RBIs and Owen Pompey, Aiden Henson, Jackson Burke and Griffith all had hits for the Gales.
Alexandria’s police department is back after 12 years; chief aiming to modernize agency
Rain is falling when Alexandria Police Chief Dan Bunting stops his first vehicle of the night on March 22. The driver was going more than 20 mph over the speed limit on her way out of the village. Like most locals, she knows Bunting. He’s been the only police officer...
Fireworks legal to set off on Cinco de Mayo: Safety tips for the holiday
LANCASTER – Cinco de Mayo is one of the holidays when it is legal for people to set off fireworks in Ohio. Jerry's Fireworks Factory (also known as Hamburg Firework) has more than 50 years of experience inthe fireworks industry and offers the following tips for a safe holiday.
Airplanes to fly over central Ohio counties to control invasive moths
A previous report can be seen in the player above. REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio (WCMH) — Seven central Ohio counties will soon see low-flying yellow aircrafts that will help to control an invasive species. Spongy moth treatments are set to begin on May 6 and continue throughout May until mid-June, the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) announced […]
Lancaster Police Department hosting May events including Police Memorial Ceremony
LANCASTER -- The Lancaster Police Department is hosting events in May. Here is the rundown:. Police Memorial Ceremony – From 11 a.m. to noon May 3, in downtown Lancaster the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Forest Rose Lodge 50 and the Lancaster Police Department will be hosting the Memorial Service “To Honor Fallen Police Officers in Fairfield County who gave their lives in service to others." The event will start at 11 a.m. at the Lancaster downtown gazebo. The Lancaster Police and Fire will be present along with the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Department and the Fairfield Medical Center Police Department.
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