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A former Newport News Police Department sergeant has been sentenced for sexual exploitation of a child. On Wednesday, a judge sentenced Michael Covey to 25 years in prison.

A Hocking County man was sentenced to 45 years for producing child pornography involving at least three minor children including one as young as 3 years old.

Robert Gemienhardt, 37, of Logan, already a registered sex offender, sentenced to 45 years in prison for guilty plea to sexual exploitation of child.

County Emergency Management Agency directors across Southeast Ohio are closely monitoring the situation in East Palestine to learn more about how they can prepare for a potential disaster.

NELSONVILLE — The Nelsonville Community Foundation recently awarded nine grants, with Tri-County Career Center and High School being the recipient of one. The grants totaled more than $23,000 to help

In East Palestine, questions remain about how the train derailment will impact the region and Ohio and Pennsylvania residents.

In East Palestine, questions remain about how the train derailment will impact the region and Ohio and Pennsylvania residents.

The DeWine administration is handing out $54.5 million to fund demolition projects around Ohio. The money comes from a $150 million revitalization program set up in the 2021 budget.

CINCINNATI – Three employees of the Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail who were sued in federal court over the death of a jail inmate have responded to an appeal brief by

Several local organizations want to help residents get rid of their live-cut trees.