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Fire at hospital hill residence
The Waverly Fire Department was dispatched to a structure at 116 Sunrise early Tuesday morning. On arrival, FD personnel found a single story dwelling heavily involved with fire, according to a report from the Waverly Fire Department. The fire had already self vented through the roof and personnel deployed handlines to start extinguishing the blaze. Once a water supply was established, a deck gun was used to knock down hot spots. ...
Pike County team works to capitalize on natural and cultural assets
Waverly — An eight-person team from Pike County participated in a three-day workshop designed especially for towns and communities bordering national or state parks, forests, and other treasured public lands in the Appalachian Region. During the workshop the team heard from national and regional experts on destination stewardship, asset development, arts and culture, natural and recreation resources, and community branding. The team also developed a focused approach to build on their specific opportunities created by proximity to public lands and their confluence of resources. ...
Counterfeit cash leads to arrest at a Chillicothe Dollar General
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Local authorities were dispatched to the Dollar General store at 609 Central Center in response to a case involving counterfeit bills. Upon arrival, officers made contact with store employees who reported that a customer, identified as Jamie Ford, attempted to load money onto a prepaid card using four $50 bills. The bills, when checked with a currency marker, were found to be counterfeit. Further inspection revealed that all four bills shared the same serial number, “PG11642988A”.
Hillsboro man charged with bank robbery
A Hillsboro man is being held in the Ross County Jail in Chillicothe after being charged in the April 18 robbery of the Buckeye Savings Bank in Bainbridge. Williams L. Eads, 49, has been charged with robbery, a third-degree felony, by the Ross County Sheriff’s Office and is being held on a $25,000 bond, according to Chillicothe Municipal Court online records.
Chillicothe Police Department arrests 4 after executing search warrants
The Chillicothe Police Department announced Friday that the department executed drug search warrants at two addresses — one on Lillie Street and one on Willow Lane — on April 23. The results of these search warrants included the alleged seizure of three grams of meth, 28 grams of...
Community Action Committee of Pike County hosting painting party May 8
Calling all art enthusiasts: Unleash your inner artist and join the Community Action Committee of Pike County's Painting Party. Led by local artist Cindy B, you'll create a stunning seascape masterpiece on Wednesday, May 8 from 5-7 p.m. at the Pike County Senior Center (402 Clough Street in Waverly). All...
Criminals punch holes in bus gas tank at Chillicothe daycare
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — In a shocking act of vandalism, a local daycare center was targeted by criminals. The Play & Learn Express daycare, situated on North High Street, became the unfortunate victims. On Thursday, staff at the daycare center alerted both the police and fire department after discovering that...
Adena patient thankful after massive heart attack
CHILLICOTHE – Jesse Patterson has always been more of a self-treatment type of guy when it comes to dealing with his health. So, when the normally active 73-year-old New Holland resident started getting short of breath and felt his lungs burning when he walked any distance, he figured he just needed to exercise a bit more. But Patterson, who lived in Chillicothe at the time, realized his problem was more serious one day when he experienced what...
Wellness center aims to help with behavioral health and substance abuse issues
CHILLICOTHE — The Serenity Wellness Center in Chillicothe has a goal of providing behavioral health and substance abuse recovery services but the family running it has a more personal goal of giving love to the community. The family-run business includes Shaina, Rachel and Kaytlin Conley all working together to help provide the help...
Chillicothe coordinates community yard sales with large item pickup
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The City of Chillicothe is streamlining its annual community yard sale event by coordinating it with the city’s large item pickup schedule. Residents can now hold yard sales on the weekend before their designated large item pickup week without paying the usual $5 permit fee.
Chillicothe CPS investigation leads to drug raid and arrests
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio –– Two men and a woman were arrested on Tuesday, April 23, after an encounter with police at a Chillicothe residence. The incident stemmed from a Child Protective Services (CPS) investigation. Officers were dispatched to 465 Willow Lane, to assist a CPS worker in locating a...
Lt. Governor tours Pike County CTC
PIKETON — Lieutenant Governor John Husted visited the Pike County Career Technology Center Tuesday afternoon. Husted had the opportunity to see some of the healthcare equipment that was purchased with $53,653 the CTC received from the Super RAPIDS program, as well as other programs the school offers. According to the Ohio Department of Higher Education website, the Super RAPIDS regional program supports collaborative projects among qualifying institutions to strengthen education...
Former Piketon Gaseous Diffusion Plant Being Cleared and Re-Developed
Chillicothe and Pike County — The former Piketon Gaseous Diffusion Plant is gradually making way for industrial redevelopment. Two speakers explained what is happening at the decommissioned federal atomic fuel plant for the League of Women Voters of Chillicothe – Ross County. For Earth Day they hosted Jeremy...
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