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Multiple arrests made in large Chillicothe brawl
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Police have released new details in the large fight that broke out in the early hours of Sunday morning in Chillicothe, resulting in several arrests by Chillicothe Police and assisting agencies. The incident began with reports of a large crowd fighting in a strip mall parking...
Temperature issues, staff training among Chillicothe food safety violations
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Recent health inspections across Chillicothe revealed multiple food safety violations at several local businesses. Inspections were conducted between April 18th and April 29th. Most Serious Violations. The most serious violations involved food temperature and handling:. Mister Sub: Ice machine had heavy debris buildup. A critical control...
Downtown event road closures planned for May
CHILLICOTHE — Throughout the month of May Downtown Chillicothe will be hosting various events that will close the streets of downtown to vehicles. Here is a look at when those closures will take place: May 3: 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.- North Paint Street between Main Street and 2nd Street for Yellow DayMay 11: 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.- Parking lot at the corner of 4th Street and South Paint- Rummage SaleMay 11 and May 12: All...
Ross County’s Yocatangee Park will Transform Under New Grant Adding Pavilion, Amphitheater, Pickeball, Childrens Museum
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 1, 2024 — The Appalachian Downtowns and Destinations Initiative, part of the Appalachian Community Grant Program, has unveiled plans for 30 significant economic development projects across Ohio’s Appalachian region. These initiatives, bolstered by a $154 million investment, aim to rejuvenate historic sites, enhance recreational facilities, and elevate the overall quality of life for residents.
DeWine announces funding for eight projects in Ross County
CHILLICOTHE— Ohio Governor Mike Dewine and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik visited Chillicothe on Wednesday to announce over $154 million in grants to fund transformational economic development projects in Ohio's Appalachian region. The Appalachian Community Grant Program will give $500 million to Ohio's 32-county Appalachian region. In...
Vikings' prom — Dancing with the stars
Check out these photos from the Vinton County Prom, held Saturday at the high school. Prom's theme was "Dancing with the stars." Anyone with prom pictures can send them to mlayton@apg-oh.com — or — mlayton@circlevilleherald.com
Chillicothe church attacked by vandals
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Police are investigating an act of vandalism at the First Freewill Baptist Church on Ervin Avenue in Chillicothe. The incident occurred sometime over the weekend. Officers discovered two broken windows at the church, one in the basement and another higher on the building. The police department...
Ross County – Fight Over a Relationship Ends One in Jail for Assault
Law enforcement officers responded to a reported assault at 318 McKeller Street, resulting in the arrest of a suspect. According to the supplemental narrative provided by Justin Tuttle, officers were dispatched to the scene following reports of an assault. Upon arrival, officers learned that the victim, Brandon L. Holley, had relocated to Massie Avenue.
New owners take over Paper City Coffee
CHILLICOTHE — After almost eight years of being in the community Paper City Coffee has become a well-known place for people to get their morning drink and visit with friends. Luckily, regular customers don't have to worry about too much changing when the new owners take over as they plan to keep the store feeling like a "warm hug."
Chillicothe Police Investigate Theft of Correctional Facility Equipment
The Chillicothe Police Department is currently investigating a reported theft, as Charles Pritchard, a maintenance employee of RCI, contacted authorities regarding a missing leaf blower from a work truck. According to Pritchard, he took the RCI work truck to Lowes, located at 867 N Bridge St, around noon today. Shortly...
Cause of Waverly fire in March remains undetermined
WAVERLY — The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal’s Fire & Explosion Investigations Bureau continues to investigate the fire that occurred in the apartments above Perry Glass, located at 213 Market St. in Waverly. The exact cause of the fire remains undetermined; however, investigators do...
Four arrested, drugs seized, naloxone kits given out during Operation Bridge in Ross County
CHILLICOTHE – The Ohio Department of Public Safety, RecoveryOhio, and the Ross County Sheriff’s Office worked with local law enforcement and treatment agencies to conduct a coordinated drug/outreach saturation event known as Operation BRIDGE, or Bridging Recovery and Interdiction Data Gathering Enforcement. The purpose of the two-day event...
Ross County – T-Shirt Thief Arrested after Multiple Trips to Rural King
Law enforcement officers responded to a shoplifting incident at Rural King, prompting the arrest of a suspect and barring several individuals from the premises. According to the initial narrative provided by Christopher McGowan, a dispatch was made to Rural King regarding a reported shoplifting incident. McGowan, upon arrival, encountered a white Chevy Tahoe, wherein he made contact with the driver, Destiny Rickey, and a back seat passenger, Travis Wolfenbarker.
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