Muskingum County Jury Convicts Man on Sexual Extortion, Extortion Charges
ZANESVILLE, Ohio (AVC News) — A Muskingum County jury has found a Zanesville man guilty on 10 felony charges after prosecutors said he threatened to release intimate images of a woman unless she complied with his demands.… Read the rest
Noble County Commissioners Hear Downtown Revitalization, Flood Recovery Updates
CALDWELL, Ohio (AVC News) — Decorative string lighting is coming to downtown Caldwell as part of the village’s ongoing revitalization project.… Read the rest
Perry County Motorcyclist Killed in Reading Township Crash
THORNVILLE, Ohio (AVC News) — A Pickerington woman was killed Wednesday afternoon in a motorcycle crash in Perry County.
According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Lancaster Post, the crash occurred on Rush Creek Road near Township Road 2 in Reading Township in Perry County.… Read the rest
DeWine Proposes $1 Billion Workers’ Compensation Dividend for Ohio Employers
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AVC News) — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine is asking the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Board of Directors to approve a projected $1 billion dividend for public and private employers across the state.
USDA Launches Veteran Hiring Initiative, Expands Opportunities for Military Families
WASHINGTON, D.C. (AVC News) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is launching a nationwide effort to recruit veterans, transitioning service members and military spouses into careers aimed at strengthening the nation’s food supply and rural communities.… Read the rest
Licking County Man Arrested in Child Exploitation Investigation
LICKING COUNTY, Ohio (AVC News) — A Licking County man has been arrested after a months-long child exploitation investigation found evidence of sexually explicit material involving a minor.… Read the rest
New Lexington Police Host Regional Law Enforcement Training
NEW LEXINGTON, Ohio (AVC News) — More than 50 law enforcement officers from across southeast and central Ohio gathered in New Lexington this week for a regional training event hosted by the New Lexington Police Department.… Read the rest
Muskingum County Leaders Highlight Growth, Development at First State of the County Luncheon
ZANESVILLE, Ohio (AVC News) — Local, state and federal leaders highlighted Muskingum County’s recent economic momentum and future development during the inaugural State of the County Luncheon.
Perry County Sheriff’s Office to Host Free Youth Fishing Derby
NEW LEXINGTON, Ohio (AVC News) — The Perry County Sheriff’s Office is inviting families to its annual Hooked on Fishing, Not on Drugs on Saturday, August 1 at the Perry County Gun Club.… Read the rest
Ohio Lawmakers Consider Lowering Voting Age to 16
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AVC News) — Ohio lawmakers are proposing legislation to give 16-year-olds the right to vote in state elections.
State Representatives Chris Glassburn (D-North Olmsted) and Sean Brennan (D-Parma) introduced House Joint Resolution (HJR) 8 to place a ballot initiative that would give younger teens the right to vote in Ohio elections.… Read the rest