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Policing & Courts

  • An oil and gas production well owned by Genesis spews liquid from its base.

    Lawsuit: Fracking waste company should pay for 2021 disaster

    Dani Kington

    February 19, 2026

    Wells with ties to an Ohio senator leaked in 2021, contaminating Noble County land and waterways and killing hundreds of animals.  Read More

Policing

  • Family sues after bystander killed during Meigs County police chase

    Family sues after bystander killed during Meigs County police chase

    January 8, 2026
  • Brothers facing charges in Athens County handed over to ICE

    Brothers facing charges in Athens County handed over to ICE

    November 3, 2025
  • Highway patrol trooper returns to duty after deadly July crash

    Highway patrol trooper returns to duty after deadly July crash

    October 30, 2025
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Courts

  • Lawsuit: Fracking waste company should pay for 2021 disaster

    Lawsuit: Fracking waste company should pay for 2021 disaster

    February 19, 2026
  • Ethics committee could still investigate Sen. Chavez despite GOP claims

    Ethics committee could still investigate Sen. Chavez despite GOP claims

    February 11, 2026
  • An interview from ICE detention

    An interview from ICE detention

    January 15, 2026
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