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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 · 17h

The Logan Daily News

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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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LIST: Thanksgiving meal giveaways, community dinners in central Ohio

Thanksgiving is coming up, bringing family together from near and far for a fall feast. With grocery prices continuing to rise, some may find their fall fixings are costing more than they can afford, but some central Ohio organizations are stepping up to take some holiday stress off residents this year.

Columbus, OH · 1d
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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
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Eastern reaches end of line with regional final loss to Newark Catholic

ZANESVILLE — The Eastern Eagles flew the coop to Saturday’s Division VII regional championship match at Zanesville High School, where they looked to knock off defending state-champion Newark Catholic. However, the Green Wave was prepared to show why they were the defending champ. Eastern (23-3) fell in straights...

Zanesville, OH · 2d

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Shooting in south Columbus sends 1 to hospital

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Police are investigating after a shooting on Columbus' south side sent one person to the hospital late Friday night. Officers were called to the 1600 block of Oakwood Avenue on reports of gunfire. One person at the scene was taken to the hospital with a...

Columbus, OH · 2d

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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 · 10h

NewsForce 24/7

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New Lexington Defense Stops Heath 24-17 to Reach Region 15 Semifinal

NEW LEXINGTON, Ohio — New Lexington’s defense delivered the two biggest plays of the night Friday, and the Panthers are moving on. Second-seeded New Lexington beat 10th-seeded Heath 24-17 in a Division IV, Region 15 quarterfinal at Jim Rockwell Stadium on Friday, November 6, in a game where points were hard to come by for […]

New Lexington, OH · 2d

Newark Advocate

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Amazing comeback fuels NC volleyball's return to the state tournament

ZANESVILLE ― After dominating the first set, Newark Catholic volleyball found itself on the short end of 17-5 and 18-6 scores in the second against a talented, versatile Meigs Eastern team. A Division VII regional championship sweep in Zanesville High School's Winland Memorial Gymnasium hardly seemed possible. If the defending Division VI state champs were going to return to Wright State, a lengthy battle seemed likely on Nov. 7. Until it wasn't. Playing a tough nonleague schedule, competing in the challenging Licking County League and facing adversity in demanding practices, the Green Wave (21-5) stormed back and completed the 25-15, 25-23, 25-23 victory that earned it a 2 p.m. state semifinal berth Nov. 12. They'll play second-ranked Fort Loramie (22-4) in Nutter Arena in their record 24th state appearance. "I had full faith in our team. I always do," senior hitter Leah Caudill said of the comeback. "Little by little, we turned on the switch and responded. We expected it. In practice, we work on coming back from deficits. We find ways to expose the other team, work to put our hitters in the best position. It was crazy the way we came back, but it was fun." Coach Katie

Zanesville, OH · 1d

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This Ohio Bakery In Columbus Has Been Frying Cream-Filled Donuts Since 1910 And Still Sells Out

Cream-filled donuts have come out of one Ohio bakery’s fryer for over a century. The shop dates to 1912, and it still keeps a busy counter. Bakers there make glazed rounds, apple fritters, bowtie donuts, and Bavarian cream. I like when a classic survives a big change. This bakery...

Columbus, OH · 1d

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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

Columbus, OH · 2d

NewsForce 24/7

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Muskingum County Fair Board Sees Major Turnover as Two Former Members Return

ZANESVILLE, Ohio — A year of resignations, vacancies and debate over the Muskingum County Fair’s direction ended with a sweeping turnover on the fair board, as only two incumbents kept their seats in the Oct. 28 election and two former members who had resigned within the past year won their way back, according to reporting […]

Muskingum County, OH · 1d

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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

Seattle ON Tap

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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 […]

Columbus, OH · 2d

NewsForce 24/7

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Columbus East Rides Kick Returns to 42-28 Playoff Win Over Sheridan

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Columbus East is moving on in the Ohio playoffs, and the Tigers can thank their return game for it. East beat visiting Sheridan 42-28 on Friday night, November 6, in a Division III, Region 11 regional quarterfinal at Harley Field, according to the Zanesville Times Recorder, which covered the game in Columbus. […]

Columbus, OH · 2d

Times Recorder

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West M boys soccer makes history with shootout win in regional final

LOGAN — West Muskingum's quest for its first state tournament berth came down to something that gets Bryce Stant frothing at the mouth. Penalty kicks. While most goalkeepers — and coaches, for that matter — prefer to avoid the game-deciding situation that comes with the territory of a shootout, West Muskingum's senior lives for them. And for that, the Tornadoes are thankful. Stant made a key save in the 1-on-1 situation, and a key Wheelersburg misfire soon after allowed Austin Fink to connect with the game-winner, sending West to a historic 3-2 win in a Division IV regional final on a sun-splashed afternoon on Nov. 8 at Logan High School's Chieftain Stadium. The Tornadoes (17-2-3), in their first regional final in program history, became just the second Muskingum Valley League team to reach the Final Four. River View, under legendary coach Vince Andrews, won the D-IV state title in 2024, defeating Worthington Christian in the final at Historic Crew Stadium. Regional bound: Bryce Stant leads West M boys soccer to first regional in 19 years More: West M football eyeing Indian Valley after turning away Philo More: Special teams loomed large in Sheridan football's playoff loss More: New Lex survives

Zanesville, OH · 1d

NewsForce 24/7

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Fairfield Union Boys Place Fifth at State Cross Country, One Point From Fourth

Fairfield Union’s boys came within a single point of fourth place in the state on Saturday. The Falcons finished fifth in the OHSAA Division III state cross-country championships at Fortress Obetz with 233 points — one behind fourth-place West Liberty-Salem’s 232 — in a 24-team field, according to the Lancaster Eagle-Gazette’s report of the November […]

Lancaster, OH · 1d

Lancaster Eagle-Gazette

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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 · 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 · 18h

The Times-Reporter

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Ryker Williams rallies Indian Valley football past West Muskingum

Indian Valley football appeared to be in complete control early Friday night, but the Braves needed one final push to keep their unbeaten season and state championship hopes alive. Behind another standout performance from senior quarterback Ryker Williams, top-seeded Indian Valley survived a second-half comeback by West Muskingum, earning a 35-28 victory in the Division IV, Region 15 quarterfinals on Nov. 6. The Braves built a 27-7 lead late in the first half before watching the Tornadoes score 21 unanswered points to take a one-point advantage early in the fourth quarter. But when Indian Valley needed an answer, Williams delivered. After the Braves failed to convert a fourth down, their defense forced a fumble to give the offense another opportunity. Williams capitalized with a 4-yard touchdown run with 6:32 remaining, putting Indian Valley ahead for good. Who's moving on? OHSAA football playoffs 2026: Results from Tuscarawas County “We’ve been facing a lot of adversity this year,” Indian Valley coach Matt Lancaster said. “We know we’re going to get everybody’s best, and West Muskingum is a really good football team. So we overcame the adversity and were able to get a turnover and capitalize on it tonight.” Indian Valley wasted little

Zanesville, OH · 3d