A fatal fire at a residence in Orient is under joint investigation by the Division of State Fire Marshal’s Fire and Explosion Investigation Bureau, Pickaway County Sheriff’s Office and Coroner's office. 

Pickaway County Sheriff Matthew O. Hafey announced Wednesday that an Orient man has been charged with murder and kidnapping in connection with the deaths of two men.

The list of awards continue piling up for standout Otterbein University freshman Peyton Proffitt, who was named Great Lakes Region Women's Field Athlete of the Year by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association on Tuesday afternoon.