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Law enforcement determined the school threats were "not credible," and have not said if the teen will face criminal charges.

Police were sent to the homes of an Ohio lawmaker and Ohio's Attorney General, Dave Yost, after a December 26 swatting call, according to police records.

NEWARK, Ohio (WCMH) — A state representative in Ohio claimed that he was swatted in a social media post. State Representative Kevin Miller said in a post on his X and Facebook pages that he was swatted on Tuesday. The incident happened after 3 p.m., according to Miller’s post. “Shortly after 3 pm today numerous […]

Republican Kevin D. Miller, who represents part of the Buckeye State in the state House, said Licking County Sheriff deputies arrived at his home shortly after 3 p.m. on a false report of a shooting.

Ohio State Representative Kevin D. Miller became the latest victim of a "swatting incident" earlier Tuesday, with deputies responding to his home for a report of a false shooting.

Both said police responded to swatting pranks at their homes Tuesday afternoon. No arrests have been made in either incident.

In a news release from the Dolan campaign, Barrera said: “Matt Dolan understands that families and communities cannot prosper without first feeling safe. He always has the backs of Ohio’s police and first responders. He stands with individuals who protect our state. Matt Dolan has earned our trust and support. He’s a man of integrity, and that is why I enthusiastically endorse Matt Dolan for U.S. Senate.” 

Candidates for Ohio's 12th Congressional District, Ohio legislature, and county-wide offices filed petitions for the March 19 primary ballot.

Licking County Sheriff Randy Thorp said Tuesday morning was difficult for all the first responders who were at the scene of the fatal bus crash.

The bus, carrying students from the Tuscarawas Valley High School, crashed on an Ohio highway just east of Columbus