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05/13/2026

Ohio Senate Unanimously Passes “Chief Steven DiSario Act” to Protect Thin Blue Line Flags

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Senate has thrown its unanimous support behind legislation that would prevent homeowners' associations (HOAs), landlords, and park operators from banning the display of the Thin Blue Line flag. Senate Bill 202, sponsored by State Senator Tim Schaffer (R-Lancaster), was c

05/13/2026

South Bloomfield Mayor Unveils Early Sketches for Major Residential Growth

SOUTH BLOOMFIELD, Ohio — Mayor Aaron Thomas is giving residents a first look at the potential future of the village, sharing preliminary sketches for two major developments that could bring hundreds of new rooftops to the area. In an update to the community, the Mayor’s office revealed that deve...

05/13/2026

Circleville Police Blotter: Busy Tuesday for Local Law Enforcement

CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — The Circleville Police Department handled a wide array of calls over a 24-hour period on Tuesday, May 12, ranging from routine traffic enforcement to more serious reports of assault and protection order violations. According to the latest Call for Service (CFS) logs, officers

05/13/2026

BREAKING: Massive Response Underway for Residential Structure Fire Near Amanda

AMANDA, Ohio — Emergency crews are currently battling a heavy residential structure fire in southwestern Fairfield County, with more than a dozen units reportedly dispatched to the scene. The blaze broke out in the 5500 block of Drinkle Road SW, just south of Amanda. Early reports indicate a mass

05/13/2026

Wayne County Sheriff and Officer Stabbed in Suspiciouis Person Incident

WOOSTER, Ohio — A local community is breathing a sigh of relief today after Sheriff Ballinger and Sergeant Broome were released from the hospital following a violent encounter during a service call. The incident unfolded earlier today when the two officers responded to reports of a suspicious per

05/12/2026

Please join Sheriff Matthew O. Hafey in congratulating our recent promotions! Det Sgt Robert Dauberman, Sgt. Craig Montgomery and Sgt. David McIntyre were all recently promoted in a ceremony held at the Sheriff's Office. Det. Sgt. Dauberman is assigned to the Invesgtiations Bureau and will assist Captain Strawser in running the division. Sgt Montgomery and Sgt. McIntyre are assigned to the Road Patrol Divsion and will supervise their respective shifts of Deputies. Congratulations Sergeants!

05/12/2026

ODOT Seeks Public Input on Ross County Intersection Realignment and Bridge Replacement

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 9 is inviting residents to weigh in on a proposed infrastructure overhaul at a key rural intersection in Liberty Township. The project aims to realign the intersection of County Road 213B (Musgrove Road) and County Road 213

05/12/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Officer Patrick Murphy on 5 years of dedicated service to the City of Circleville! 🎉

Patrick says what he enjoys most about his job is making a positive impact in the community and helping people during some of their most difficult moments.

In his free time, Patrick enjoys spending time with his family, as well as hunting, fishing, and hiking.

Thank you, Patrick, for your continued commitment and service to the community! 👏

05/12/2026

Breaking - three vehicle crash US-23 and 752 just north of South Bloomfield. Several units are heading to the scene. Please avoid the area expect delays.

05/12/2026

The battle for school choice is back in court! ⚖️🎒

Ohio’s Attorney General is fighting to save the EdChoice Scholarship Program, arguing that parental choice is a constitutional right. With thousands of students’ futures on the line, will the appeals court overturn the 2025 ruling?

Read more about the state's defense and what this means for Ohio families: [Link]

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The future of Ohio’s primary school voucher system now rests with the 10th District Court of Appeals, as the Attorney General’s office moved Tuesday to overturn a ruling that previously labeled the program unconstitutional. The legal showdown follows a landmark June 2025 trial...

05/12/2026

🎉 A Record-Breaking Win for Pickaway County Healthcare! 🩺✨

Big news out of OhioHealth Berger Hospital this National Nurses Week! The hospital just awarded 35 scholarships to local associates—the highest number in Berger's history. 🏆

From LPNs and RNs to surgical techs and support staff, these teammates are leveling up their education to provide even better care for our community. 🎓 Whether they are chasing a Master’s degree or a new specialty certification, their ambition is our gain.

Special shoutout to the 20 recipients of the Jack W. McGuire Memorial Scholarship and all the local donors who made this $74.5 million—wait, that's the statewide number—who made this record-breaking local support possible! 👏

Join us in celebrating our hometown healthcare heroes! Check out the full list of winners here: 👇

CIRCLEVILLE, OH — In a landmark celebration for local healthcare, OhioHealth Berger Hospital announced on Thursday, May 7, that it has awarded 35 scholarships to its associates—the largest number of recipients in the hospital's history. The record-breaking announcement was the centerpiece of the