Sheriff David Thoroughman reports that the Scioto County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Minford man following a child sexual assault investigation.

The Ohio cities of Columbus and Springfield are bracing for impact after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump can end legal status for Haitians who’ve fled the violence in their home country.

Scioto County Sheriff David Thoroughman has announced the arrest of Norman Meadows, 21, in connection with a violent sexual assault that allegedly occurred at Roosevelt Lake in West Portsmouth.

The U.S. Supreme Court handed President Donald Trump both a win and a loss Monday in allowing his firing of Federal Trade Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter, but ruling that he cannot remove Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve’s board of governors.

Ohio Liquor (OHLQ), a partnership between the Ohio Department of Commerce’s Division of Liquor Control and JobsOhio Beverage System (JOBS), is joining the statewide and national celebration of America’s 250th anniversary with the OHLQ America250 Collection. This special collection features a growing assortment of commemorative products, patriotic-themed releases, cocktail and mocktail recipes, and celebratory experiences designed to honor our nation’s historic milestone.

The number of people experiencing homelessness in Ohio in 2025 increased more than 3%, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

In honor of the life and service of Sgt. Scott Ries of the Rittman Police Department, Governor Mike DeWine has ordered that the flags of the United States and the state of Ohio shall be flown at half-staff upon all public buildings and grounds throughout Wayne County and at the Ohio Statehouse, Vern Riffe Center, and Rhodes State Office Tower.

Those outraged by President Trump (including now the entire FIFA organization – what is a red card and why do I care?) have become very, very boring.  

The Hillsboro VFW Post 9094 summer fish fry will be 4:30-7 p.m. Friday, July 10.