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Chillicothe Farmers Market Opens First Day in New Yoctangee Park Pavilion

The Chillicothe Farmers Market opened its first day in a permanent new home on Saturday, welcoming shoppers into the new multipurpose pavilion in Yoctangee Park as the centerpiece of the park’s grand reopening weekend in downtown Chillicothe. The market’s opening day in the pavilion came one day after the City of Chillicothe celebrated the completion […]

Chillicothe, OH · 1d

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Pickerington Suspends All Non-Varsity Sports After Levy Falls by About 250 Votes

Pickerington Local Schools has suspended every athletic team below the varsity level and a wide range of other extracurricular activities, a move that took effect Wednesday, Nov. 4, one day after voters narrowly rejected the district’s 0.75% income tax levy. According to The Columbus Dispatch, Superintendent Charles Smialek announced the suspension in a letter to […]

Pickerington, OH · 1d

Times Recorder

Special teams loomed large in Sheridan football's playoff loss

COLUMBUS — A script-like night for football was "special" for Michael Thompson-Ayers and the rest of the East Tiger return men. Quite literally, it was their performance on special teams in their Division III, Region 11 quarterfinal matchup with visiting Sheridan that made this night memorable. Thompson-Ayers' 65-yard kickoff return for a touchdown was East's second long return of the half — Dominique Edwards had a 55-yarder on the opening kickoff — that impacted the game so much that visiting Sheridan didn't even kick their way until the final minute of the second half. It was the key factor in the third-seeded Tigers' 42-28 win before a festive crowd on Nov. 6 at Harley Field. East, which lost in the Division IV quarterfinals in 2025, advanced to face unbeaten Licking Valley at 7 p.m. on Nov. 13 at Randy Baughman Stadium. More: Why Sheridan volleyball's fast start wasn't enough vs. Bloom-Carroll More: OHSAA high school football playoff scores, live updates from Week 12 More: Ohio high school football playoff scores for Week 12 More: New Lex survives defensive showdown to shut down Heath Special struggles No play hurt more than his 65-yard return through the heart of the Sheridan coverage

Thornville, OH · 2d

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Meijer Workers in Lancaster Give $5,000 Each to Youth and Animal Charities

The people who stock the shelves and run the registers at the Meijer store in Lancaster have decided where $10,000 of their employer’s charitable money will land this year — and they split it between teenagers and animals. The STAR MH Foundation and the Fairfield Area Humane Society will each receive $5,000 on Meijer Team […]

Lancaster, OH · 21h

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Chillicothe Police Chief Ron Meyers Retires After 31 Years With the Department

Chief Ron Meyers has worked his final day leading the Chillicothe Police Department, closing out 31 years with the department, the last six of them as its top officer, the Scioto Valley Guardian reported on November 8. The department honored Meyers with a retirement ceremony, presenting him with a plaque recognizing his career, according to […]

Chillicothe, OH · 5h

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Second Man Charged With Murder as Getaway Driver in Milo-Grogan Shooting

A second man is now charged with murder in the Nov. 4 shooting that killed a 25-year-old woman in Columbus’s Milo-Grogan neighborhood, after investigators identified him as the driver who brought the accused shooter to the scene and then circled back to pick him up. Raychan Williams, 33, of Columbus’s South Side, was charged in […]

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The Logan Daily News

Prosecutor claims public records battle has compelled her to hire another staffer

In a motion seeking to dismiss a citizen’s request for a court order in a legal dispute over public records, the Hocking County Prosecutor’s office claims that plaintiff Melanie Ogle is pursuing her litigation “for the sole purpose of harassing the office of the Hocking County Prosecuting Attorney and wasting taxpayer money.” The motion complains that Ogle “continues to bombard the Hocking County Prosecuting Attorney’s office with frivolous and baseless public records requests and litigation to the point where the prosecutor has been forced to hire an additional assistant prosecutor.” Ogle, who lives in Rockbridge, submitted a public records request to the prosecutor’s office in June 2025, seeking records related to past criminal cases involving her and her husband. She found the office’s response unsatisfactory, and filed a complaint with the Ohio Court of Claims. In May of this year that court ruled that Ogle’s records request was “overly broad and unenforceable.” She then appealed that ruling to Ohio’s Fourth District Court of Appeals, and is also seeking a writ of mandamus to compel Prosecutor Jennifer Graham to produce the records Ogle has asked for. As it has done in other court filings, however, the prosecutor’s office continues to insist

Hocking County, OH · 2d

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What Ohio State's loss to Oregon means for Indiana football's Big Ten title game chances

The Indiana football team didn't play Saturday but that doesn't mean the Hoosiers didn't win. Oregon went into the Columbus and beat Ohio State 41-28 − the Buckeyes second loss. That means if the season ended today, IU would be back in the Big Ten championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium on Dec. 5. Win out vs Southern Cal, at Washington and vs. Purdue , and the Hoosiers clinch a berth in the Big Ten title game. UCLA remains at the top of the standings after a 34-20 win over Minnesota on Saturday improved the Bruins ' record to 6-0, one game ahead of the Hoosiers at 5-1. Indiana would win a one-loss tiebreaker if UCLA loses to Michigan or USC, the tiebreaker would go to SportSource Rating Score, according to mred , if UCLA's only loss is to Illinois. Breakdown: How Indiana football can make Big Ten championship game Oregon (4-2), Ohio State (4-2), USC (4-2), Illinois (4-2), Iowa (4-2) and Wisconsin (4-2) all have two losses. If Indiana loses another game, it will not be in good shape on the tiebreakers but the chances to return to Indianapolis increased significantly Saturday. Want more Hoosiers coverage? Sign up for

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Ohio 19-year-old missing since Nov. 2 may be in Middle Tennessee, TBI says

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is asking Middle Tennessee residents to be on the lookout for a missing 19-year-old man from Ohio. The TBI said the Licking County Sheriff’s Office believes Joshua Yates may be in the Middle Tennessee area. The agency says his medical condition may make it difficult for him to return home safely.

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hoodline.com

Honda Driver Critical After Lane-Change Crash With Semi on I-71 Near Polaris

A northbound Honda Civic collided with a semi-truck on Interstate 71 near Polaris Parkway early Saturday morning, leaving the car's driver in critical condition. Emergency crews responded to the scene as the crash snarled part of one of Columbus's busiest commuter corridors before sunrise. According to WSYX, Columbus police said...

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Seattle ON Tap

Ohio State Collapsed Against Oregon and That Tells You Everything About the Playoff Hunt

Nba logo on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) Thirty-eight unanswered points. That’s what it took for the Ohio State Buckeyes’ playoff hopes to get absolutely washed away right there at home on Saturday. Their season, which started […]

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Cleveland.com

Hit podcast ‘Father Wants Us Dead’ returns with story of Colts Neck mansion murders

The story of the Caneiro murders is the focus of the new season of Father Wants Us Dead, NJ.com’s award-winning, chart-climbing true crime podcast.

Blacklick, OH · 2d

The Jackson & Vinton Courier

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Governor DeWine celebrates significant revitalization projects in Chillicothe

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik visited Chillicothe this afternoon to celebrate the completion of several significant revitalization projects in Yoctangee Park, located adjacent to Chillicothe's historic First Capital District. Funded with more than $35 million from Governor DeWine's Downtowns and Destinations Initiative, the projects include a new outdoor amphitheater and multipurpose pavilion, renovations to the historic Armory, new baseball field, new skatepark, new pickleball courts, renovated tennis courts, and additional sidewalks and greenspace. "As Ohio's first capital and the home of four Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks, Chillicothe is truly one of Ohio's most beloved cultural and historical treasures, and my administration was proud to invest in these transformational projects," said Governor DeWine. "These improvements create new and improved public spaces where families can gather, neighbors can connect, and visitors can learn about what makes Chillicothe so special." Governor DeWine created the Downtowns and Destinations Initiative in 2024 to revitalize historic downtown districts, create new opportunities for recreation, and amplify the experience for those visiting cultural sites in Ohio's Appalachian communities. It is one of three initiatives funded as part of the Appalachian Community Grant Program, an unprecedented $500 million investment in

Chillicothe, OH · 2d

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Privately Funded Turf Infield Work Begins This Week at Unioto High School

Work is expected to begin this week on a privately funded overhaul of the Unioto High School baseball facility, including a new turf infield, the Union-Scioto Local School District said, according to the Scioto Valley Guardian. Superintendent Matt Thornsberry said in a district statement that the project includes turfing the infield and making several additional […]

Chillicothe, OH · 1d

Lancaster Eagle-Gazette

Bloom Carroll volleyball cruises to regional title, headed back to state tourney

WESTERVILLE — A year after making its first appearance in the state tournament and finishing as state runner-up, the Bloom-Carroll volleyball team is back in the final four. After losing three key seniors, this year’s run to the state tournament might have seemed a little unexpected, but the Bulldogs' regional tournament play left no doubt. After losing the first set against Toledo Notre Dame Academy, the Bulldogs turned up the heat and never let up against the Eagles as they dominated the final three sets in a 22-25, 25-14, 25-14, 25-18 victory in the Division III regional championship game on Saturday, Nov. 7, at Westerville South High School. Bloom-Carroll (22-4) advances to the final four and will play Parma Padua Franciscan at 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 13, in a state semifinal at Vandalia-Butler High School. The state championship game will be played at 1 p.m. on Nov. 14 at Wright State University. More: Bloom-Carroll rallies past Sheridan to punch ticket to Elite Eight Notre Dame came in with a 13-12 record, but the thought process among some people was that it played a tough schedule, including teams from out of state, and were considered the favorites on Saturday. Bloom-Carroll

Westerville, OH · 1d

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Ohio court: Refusing police for mental health commitment can result in obstruction charge

An Ohio woman who resisted police attempts to carry out an involuntary mental health commitment can be charged with obstructing official business even if she did not commit an illegal act, the state supreme court ruled.

Ohio · 2d

sciotovalleyguardian.com

Unopposed, unfiltered, and undefeated: Ross County voters argue with Jeff Lehner online — then vote for him

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Jeff Lehner had no opponent in Tuesday’s election. He still won it by more than anyone else on the Ross County ballot. The Republican county auditor collected 18,830 votes, or 75.8% of the 24,858 ballots cast, according to unofficial results from the Ross County Board of Elections. That was more than fellow unopposed Republican David Pinkerton drew for county commissioner (18,665) and more than Jeffrey Marks, the county prosecutor elected probate and juvenile judge without a party label (18,600) — even though the auditor’s line sat below both on the ballot, where voters typically drop off.

Ross County, OH · 2d

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Long Winter Lines Prove These 5 Ohio Donut Shops Have Earned Their Loyal Following

Cold weather does not keep Ohio donut fans at home. If anything, a gray winter morning seems to send more people out the door in search of a warm coffee and a fresh glazed. The five shops on this list draw steady crowds even when the temperature drops, from college-town counters that never close to family bakeries that have been rolling dough for generations. Each one earns its spot for a different reason, so you may find a new favorite stop for your next weekend drive.

Columbus, OH · 2d

Chillicothe Gazette

Chillicothe can't contain Miami Trace's Julian Baker in Week 12 loss

CHILLICOTHE — When Chillicothe’s football program reconvenes in the middle of this coming summer, the Cavaliers will have plenty to build upon — and plenty to prove. Chillicothe saw its season end with a 35-14 loss to Miami Trace on Friday, Nov. 6, in a Division III, Region 12 quarterfinal at Herrnstein Field. But the end of the road doesn’t negate an 8-3 overall record, a home playoff game, and another layer of brick added to the program’s now-firm foundation. “My message to the kids was not to hang their heads,” Chillicothe coach TJ Carper said. “This is just the start of the future of this program. You look back at this season and it’s one of the best seasons that Chillicothe has had in a long time. I’m proud of our guys, I love them and I’m here for them. I think they’re going to apply the success they’ve had to everything else they do in life.” HS FOOTBALL: Mechanicsburg ground game ends Zane Trace season After coming into the contest with hopes of getting past Miami Trace and into Week 13, Panthers running back Julian Baker quickly made it clear that it wasn’t going to happen. The Frontier

Chillicothe, OH · 2d

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