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ODOT worker dies after being hit by semi in I-70 construction zone

An Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) worker has died after being hit while working on Interstate 70 on Monday.

Zanesville, OH · 23h

NewsForce 24/7

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Hocking Athens Perry Community Action Gets 00,000 for Essential Home Repairs

Homeowners in Hocking, Athens and Perry counties who have been putting off a failing furnace, a leaking roof or a bathroom they can no longer safely use are in line for help. Hocking Athens Perry Community Action will receive $300,000 from the Ohio Department of Development for essential home repairs and accessibility modifications, State Representative […]

Hocking County, OH · 1d

WHIZ

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ODOT Bridge Inspector Killed in Construction Zone Accident

ZANESVILLE, OH – The Ohio Department of Transportation District 5 has announced the death of one of their bridge inspectors. On Monday, November 9th, ODOT Director Pamela Boratyn announced through a Facebook post that 45-year-old Jennifer Donley, of Lancaster, was killed while working on the I-70 Reconstruction Project in Zanesville.

Zanesville, OH · 1d
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Times Recorder

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Oregon woman pleads guilty in $82K phishing scam targeting Ohio dispensary

ZANESVILLE – An Oregon woman pleaded guilty to money laundering after a phishing scam impersonating a bank diverted more than $82,000 from an Ohio dispensary chain with a facility in this area. It reportedly led to more than $82,000 in fraudulent transactions in February, March and April. Several months later it led to the extradition of Arianna May Stark, 27, to the Muskingum County Jail. Stark appeared for a plea-change hearing in the Court of Common Pleas Nov. 4 and pleaded guilty to one count of money laundering, a third-degree felony. She was originally indicted on 22 charges in June, including one count of engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity, a first-degree felony, one count of telecommunications fraud, a third-degree felony, one count of grand theft, a fourth-degree felony, and 19 counts of money laundering, all third-degree felonies. Stark could be facing between nine and 36 months in prison, however defense attorney Chris Signil and Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Lucas Howard reached a joint recommendation of three years of community control, which was presented to Judge Gerald Anderson II. A fine is also possible of either $7,500 or double the amount that was laundered. As part of the plea agreement,

Zanesville, OH · 1d

Lancaster Eagle-Gazette

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Pleasantville man indicted for child enticement

LANCASTER − A 78-year-old Pleasantville man was indicted on a fifth-degree felony charge of criminal child enticement after being accused of attempting to lure an 11-year-old child to his blue minivan with candy around 7:17 p.m. on Oct. 29. City police identified the man as Russell Pierce Jr. and said he is a registered sex offender. Fairfield County Common Pleas Court records identify him as Russell Leonard Pierce Jr. Police said the incident occurred around West Sixth Avenue and Washington Avenue during trick-or-treat night. The child ran away from the minivan, police said. Police arrested Pierce and took him to the Fairfield County Jail. jbarron@gannett.com 740-681-4340 Twitter/X: @jeffrey_ba7142 This article originally appeared on Lancaster Eagle-Gazette: Pleasantville man indicted for child enticement

Pleasantville, OH · 1d

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Fried Fish Sandwiches And Clams Are Why Diners Make A Point To Return To This Family-Run Lancaster, Ohio Fish Shack

Some restaurants chase trends, and some just keep frying fish the same careful way for decades. In Lancaster, Ohio, there is a small shack where people have been eating for over 50 years, and they still talk about it like they just found it. The menu is short and the...

Lancaster, OH · 2d

Times Recorder

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Lancaster woman killed while working on I-70 reconstruction project

ZANESVILLE – The 45-year-old ODOT employee Jennifer Donley who died being struck by a semi-truck on Nov. 9 was from Lancaster, according to a press release from the Ohio State Highway Patrol. She was struck by a Freightliner on Interstate 70 in near the Maple Avenue off-ramp. The driver of the truck, Brian Carter, 54, of Indianapolis, was westbound on I-70 when he reportedly struck her around 8:09 a.m., according to the Zanesville Post. Donley was a bridge inspector working in the active I-70 reconstruction project. Carter was not injured. "She loved her job and always had a positive attitude," ODOT Director Pamela Boratyn said in an earlier release. "Please keep Jennifer, her family, friends and all those affected by this tragedy in your thoughts and prayers." I-70's westbound lanes from Maple Avenue to the Adamsville Road exit were closed for approximately four hours and were reopened around 12:30 p.m. The crash remains under investigation by the Zanesville Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. This article originally appeared on Zanesville Times Recorder: Lancaster woman killed while working on I-70 reconstruction project

Lancaster, OH · 22h

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3rd suspect accused of driving getaway car arrested in Caldwell Place shooting

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — New documents reveal more about the arrest of a third suspect in an October shooting that left two people hurt and multiple people facing felony charges. Eugene Lamont Mosley Jr. is the third suspect arrested in connection with an October shooting that hurt two people...

Columbus, OH · 1d

Newark Advocate

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Pickerington man gets year in prison for crash that killed cousin

A Pickerington man will spend one year in prison after admitting to his involvement in a fatal 2024 crash that killed his cousin . Xavier A. Gallegos, 22, pleaded guilty Oct. 22 to one count of aggravated vehicular homicide, court records show. Licking County prosecutors told The Advocate that Gallegos was speeding and recklessly crashed a vehicle into a utility pole and tree, and that the collision killed his passenger Donavin Rey Gallegos, 18. The single-vehicle crash happened around midnight on June 27, 2024, on Palmer Road in Etna Township, the Licking County Prosecutor’s Office said. Donavin Gallegos died at the scene, and first responders took Xavier to a hospital, prosecutors said. Xavier Gallegos' attorney, Phillip Templeton, didn't immediately respond to a call seeking comment. A Licking County grand jury indicted Xavier Gallegos in March 2026. Prosecutors told The Advocate there wasn’t evidence Xavier was impaired the night of the crash. Licking County Common Pleas Court Judge Thomas Marcelain also suspended Xavier’s driver’s license for three years, court records show. Donavin Gallegos’ obituary states that he turned 18 the day of the crash and was born in Columbus. "Whether he was in the classroom, on the game or at a

Pickerington, OH · 2d

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Ohio Family Farm Operating Since 1919 Opens a Two-Day Thanksgiving Market for Smoked Turkeys and Pies

Homemade pies and turkeys get their very own two-day market at one Ohio family farm right before Thanksgiving. That’s a holiday shortcut I can fully get behind. The family behind it has been farming since 1919, which is a lot of harvests. More than a century of growing food tends to make people very good at feeding a hungry crowd.

Pataskala, OH · 2d

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Police Blotter: Stolen bike, lost cows, three arrests

Athens County Sheriff's Office deputies received a report of theft from a female who claimed someone hacked her bank account and made fraudulent charges. Deputies took a report and an investigation was pending at the time of the media release's publication. Marijuana on school property?. Deputies from the Athens County...

Athens County, OH · 13h

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This Secret Ohio Nature Preserve Hides Miles Of Forest Trails With Stunning Views

Tucked into the hills near Lancaster, Christmas Rocks State Nature Preserve feels like a hidden world. Quiet forest trails wind past mossy rocks, tall pines, and cliffs with wide views. Many hikers say it rivals far busier spots in Ohio. Here are nine things to know before you lace up...

Lancaster, OH · 11h

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McKee Company celebrates 1m tons of asphalt produced

The McKee Company is proud to announce a major milestone: 1 million tons of asphalt produced! This remarkable achievement represents a decade of growth, hard work, and an unwavering commitment to quality. While this production milestone marks an exciting chapter in our story, McKee Paving has been a trusted name in quality asphalt paving and maintenance throughout Southeastern Ohio for over 60 years.

Appalachian Ohio, OH · 23h

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Sugarcreek Garaway puts end to Valley’s historic season in Division VI regional final

ZANESVILLE — For the first time in program history, Valley played with a regional championship on the line on Saturday at Zanesville High School. Unfortunately for the Indians, Sugarcreek Garaway stood in the way of their Final 4 dreams. The Pirates knocked off the Indians in four sets by...

Zanesville, OH · 2d

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Over In Zanesville, Tom’s Ice Cream Bowl Still Scoops Sundaes In Glass Dishes Like It’s 1950

Some places chase trends, and some places politely ignore them for decades. In Zanesville, Ohio, there is a parlor where the counter crew still wears vintage tuxedo uniforms and the sundaes arrive in bowls so full they spill over the edges. Families have been lining up here for generations, and...

Zanesville, OH · 2d

WHIO Dayton

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Ashes from bonfire sets Ohio family’s home on fire

One family in Buckeye Lake is thankful to be alive after ashes from their bonfire set their home on fire.

Buckeye Lake, OH · 2d

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'Don’t take away our futures': Students push back against Pickerington cuts

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (WSYX) — Tensions ran high as hundreds of Pickerington families crowded into the school board meeting after the failure of a key funding measure. Hundreds gathered at Pickerington High School North on Monday evening to confront the fallout after voters rejected a proposed 0.75 percent school income tax increase by just 256 votes. This second levy defeat of the year left the district facing a nearly $21 million budget deficit and forced immediate cuts.

Pickerington, OH · 14h

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Motorcyclists for Kids Toy Ride Celebrates 30 Years of Giving Back

ZANESVILLE, Ohio — Hundreds of motorcyclists gathered at the Zanesville Walmart to celebrate the 30th annual Motorcyclists for Kids Toy Ride, bringing the community together to collect toys, bicycles and monetary donations for local children ahead of Christmas. Over the course of three hours, riders and community members collected...

Zanesville, OH · 2d

Times Recorder

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Jingle Bells & Giraffes returns to The Wilds with Santa, animals and fun

The Wilds is inviting the community to celebrate the holiday season with Santa, animal visitors, performances and family activities Nov. 14, 15 and 22. Jingle Bells & Giraffes: Holidays at The Wilds will run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on each of the three dates, according to a community announcement. Admission costs $5 for ages 13 and older and $2.50 for younger guests. Activities will include photos with Santa, cookie and ornament decorating, games, trivia and balloon animals. Animal Ambassadors from the Columbus Zoo also will take part in the celebration. A Character Ambassador from the zoo is scheduled to appear from noon to 2 p.m. Guests also can enjoy holiday performances by local choirs and orchestras along with coffee and treats. Those planning to attend Nov. 14, 15 or 22 are encourage to RSVP at thewilds.org before the dates sell out. This story was produced with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct . This article originally appeared on Zanesville Times Recorder: Jingle Bells & Giraffes returns to The Wilds with Santa, animals and fun

Columbus, OH · 1d

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Ohio School District Gets Rid Of All JV Sports And Several Extracurriculars After Recent Election Results

One of the top high school football programs in Ohio is facing an existential threat after Pickerington Local Schools announced that it was suspending all non-varsity sports and several other extracurricular activities as a result of a recent local election result. The cash-strapped district made the announcement after a 0.75% income tax levy proposal failed by around 250 votes – […] The post Ohio School District Gets Rid Of All JV Sports And Several Extracurriculars After Recent Election Results appeared first on BroBible.

Pickerington, OH · 1d