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Ohio Lawmakers Propose “Holly’s Bill” to Limit Nonprofit Bail for Violent Suspects

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Two Ohio House Representatives are seeking to restrict the ability of nonprofits to post bail for suspects accused of serious and...

Belmont County Auditor’s Office Abates $500K IRS Lien

BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio — The Belmont County Auditor’s Office has received written confirmation from the Internal Revenue Service that a lien of more than...

Avery’s Law Takes Effect in Ohio March 18 — Harrison County Dog Pound Issues Warning

HARRISON COUNTY, Ohio — Avery’s Law takes effect March 18, 2026, introducing significant changes to Ohio’s dog laws that impact owners, caretakers, and animal...

Local County Children’s Services Worker Charged with 11 Felonies

ZANESVILLE, OH - The Muskingum County Prosecutor's office announced last week that charges have been filed against a Muskingum County Children's Services worker, Ashley...

Bellaire Teacher Could Face Life in Prison Over Child Porn Charges

BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio — Shawn Valloric, a 49-year-old Bellaire teacher and coach, learned at his arraignment that he faces four felony counts of pandering...

Wheeling Neighborhood Crime Watch Meetings to Start Back Up This Month

WHEELING, W.Va. – The Wheeling Police Department will resume all in-person neighborhood crime watch meetings this month following a winter break. The department holds five monthly...

Tuscarawas County Judge Rules Amish Mother Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity in Son’s Atwood Lake Death

UPDATE: March 3, 10:40 a.m. TUSCARAWAS COUNTY, Ohio — Ruth Miller, the Amish mother accused of killing her 4-year-old son at Atwood Lake last summer,...

Ohio Attorney General Issues 2025 Concealed Carry Report

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Attorney General Dave Yost today issued Ohio’s annual report on concealed handgun licensing, showing that a total of 77,159 permits were...

Break-In at Chester Subway Results in Arrests, Manhunt Continues

CHESTER, W.Va. — Hancock County Sheriff’s deputies say cellphone records and additional surveillance video have led to arrests in connection with a February 17...

WV House Advances Statewide Camping Ban as Wheeling Shuts Encampments

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Lawmakers are moving forward with legislation that would criminalize camping on public property across West Virginia, as cities like Wheeling have...
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