Two Arrested Following Drug Investigation in Monroe County
MONROE COUNTY, Ohio (AVC News) — Two people were arrested Oct. 21 following a drug investigation in Monroe County that resulted in the seizure of approximately 86.75 grams of suspected methamphetamine, according to authorities.… Read the rest
DeWine Announces $1 Million for Domestic Violence Shelters, New Law Enforcement Programs
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AVC News) — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has announced $1 million in additional funding for domestic violence shelters and new grant programs aimed at improving law enforcement responses to domestic violence incidents.… Read the rest
James R. Evans
James R. Evans, 61 of Newcomerstown
James R. Evans, 61 of Newcomerstown, passed away on October 20, 2026.
James was born September 2, 1965, in Germany to Gerald and Karin (Faber) Evans.
See Who Advanced in Girls Soccer and Volleyball Tournament Action from October 21st
SOUTHEAST Ohio (AVC News) – OHSAA tournament action in girls soccer along with girls volleyball continued Wednesday night! Check out area results from the 21st, and be sure to support local teams!… Read the rest
Noble County Opens $100,000 Teaching Kitchen for Youth and Community Programs
CALDWELL, Ohio (AVC News) — Noble County commissioners recently toured a newly constructed teaching kitchen inside the multi-agency building on State Route 821 near Caldwell, a facility designed to support educational and life-skills programs across several county agencies.… Read the rest
New York Man Sentenced to Four Years in Prison in Noble County Cigarette Theft Case
CALDWELL, Ohio (AVC News) — A 31-year-old Brooklyn, New York, man has been sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to felony charges stemming from a fraudulent cigarette-buying operation that targeted businesses in Noble County and other parts of Ohio.… Read the rest
Lester L. Freeland
Lester L. Freeland, 74 of Caldwell, Ohio
Lester L. Freeland, age 74, of Caldwell, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
Joyce E. (Beardsley) Ross
Joyce E. (Beardsley) Ross, 63 of Norwich
Joyce Elaine Ross (Beardsley), 63, of Norwich, Ohio, passed away on October 20, 2026.
DeWine Waives Penalties for Using Dyed Diesel on Ohio Highways Through December
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AVC News) — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has signed an executive order waiving penalties for using dyed diesel fuel on public highways through Dec.… Read the rest