The Division of State Fire Marshal’s Fire and Explosion Investigation Bureau is seeking tips from the public regarding an intentionally set fire at a home in Franklin (Warren County).

Ohio Wildlife Officer Ben Smith has been assigned to Brown County, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. A 2020 graduate of the Wildlife Officer Academy, Officer Smith previously served as an at-large officer in southeast Ohio.

MPR Transloading, in collaboration with JobsOhio, Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE) and Belmont County Economic Development, Friday announced a $9.5 million investment encompassing renovation and construction of 19,000 square feet of facilities along with infrastructure improvements at its Bellaire facility on 50 acres of land adjacent to the Ohio River and state Route 7.

The Ohio Attorney General’s Bureau of Criminal Investigation and the Portsmouth Police Department recently released an age-progression image of Megan Lancaster, a missing southern Ohio woman, and are seeking the public’s assistance with the case.

Lofts Coffee Company and Roastery, a locally owned and operated business in Portsmouth, in collaboration with JobsOhio, Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE) and Scioto County Economic Development, Wednesday announced plans to invest $103,500 in machinery and equipment and building upgrades, creating two new jobs.

On Monday morning, Governor Mike DeWine was joined by Lt. Governor Husted, Representative Rick Carfagna, Ohio Development Services Agency Director Lydia Mihalik and Ohio Department of Education Superintendent Paolo DeMaria at Amanda Elementary in Middletown, Ohio, to sign House Bill 2.

On Friday, May 14, the Ohio State Bar Association (OSBA) recognized excellence in the legal profession at its 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting.

On Friday, May 14, the Ohio State Bar Association (OSBA) recognized excellence in the legal profession at its 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting.

On Friday, May 14, the Ohio State Bar Association (OSBA) recognized excellence in the legal profession at its 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting.

On Friday, May 14, the Ohio State Bar Association (OSBA) recognized excellence in the legal profession at its 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting.

The Ohio Oil and Gas Energy Education Program (OOGEEP) is pleased to announce George Brown has been appointed executive director.

Adena Regional Medical Center (ARMC) has received the highest overall hospital rating, five-star, given by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The overall hospital rating is based on data publicly reported on CMS’ consumer-oriented website Hospital Compare. ARMC is among just 35 of Ohio’s 134 rated hospitals to receive a five-star rating.

Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE) announced Monday Stacey Saunders as its new project assistant, effective Thursday, April 22.

Auditor of State Keith Faber’s Office has released the 2020 financial audit of the Dayton City School District. The audit included a $16,657 finding for recovery against the former Welcome Stadium secretary and ticket manager.

Highland Health Providers Physicians for Women is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. J.T. Thomas, board-certified obstetrics and gynecology physician, to its practice.