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Checking in with the Chillicothe Paints after the first two weeks of their 2024 season
CHILLICOTHE — The Chillicothe Paints are on a roll. With 12 games wrapped in their 60-game schedule, the Paints seem to be reaching peak condition just 20% through their season. They've improved to an 8-4 record after their 3-3 start in Week 1 and are the first team in the Prospect League to crack 100 runs scored. ...
Cast your vote online for the Chillicothe Gazette Spring Athletes of the Year
CHILLICOTHE — Spring sports have wrapped up, and another school year is in the books. But before summer can truly get underway, why not give local spring sport athletes a bit more recognition? Chillicothe Gazette readers can now vote online for their favorite spring athletes from the 2024 season. Selections are listed below, with polls for both boys and girls sports below each list. The polls will run from 6 a.m. Tuesday until 6 p.m. on June...
Greenfield man sentenced for fleeing from officers
A Greenfield man was sentenced to community control on one count of failure to comply with the order of a police officer recently in Highland County Common Pleas Court. Bailey Simmons, 24, was sentenced to three years of community control on one count of failure to comply with the order or signal of a police officer, a third-degree felony.
Vinton County Sheriff's Log
JUNE 3 When Vinton County Sheriff’s deputies conducted a traffic stop on West Main Street on June 3 in McArthur, a search of the vehicle was conducted where suspected cocaine was seized. Nicholas Bowling, 18, of McArthur, was arrested and transported to Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail. JUNE 8 When deputies conducted a traffic stop June 8 on East Main Street in McArthur, they impounded the vehicle due to having fictitious license plates, and upon an inventory search, suspected methamphetamine was seized from the vehicle. Michael Wright, 43, of Wellston, was arrested and transported to Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail. June 8, Deputies took custody of Dustin Radcliff, 42, of Londonderry, for outstanding warrants out of Vinton County (Failure to Register as a sex offender, and possession of drugs). Radcliff was transported to Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail.
Pike County residents pushing for radiation exposure compensation
MCDERMOTT, Ohio (WOUB) – Vina Colley has an air filter outside her home about 17 miles south of the old Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant. Once a month, she mails it to Dr. Michael Ketterer in Arizona, who tests it for contamination. The plant started enriching uranium in 1954 and...
Bainbridge museum showcases circus history in Ohio
BAINBRIDGE — Come one come all to the Ohio Circus Museum right in Bainbridge. Here you will see memorabilia and hear stories about the famed animal trainer and circus owner Clyde Beatty. Beatty was born in Bainbridge in 1903. He would go on to attend Chillicothe High School and eventually join the circus...
Chillicothe Police daily case log: June 6, 2024
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Chillicothe Police Department responded to various calls on Thursday, June 6, 2024. Here is a snapshot of those calls for service. 12:47 AM | W 5TH ST Failure to Control/Weaving Course On June 6, 2024, Officers were dispatched to a traffic crash at University Drive and West 5th Street on a call of a single vehicle crash. Investigation continuing.
Circleville Eagles 685 Hosts “Boogie on the Blacktop” Featuring Gypsy Kyngs
CIRCLEVILLE, OH – Get ready to dance the night away at “Boogie on the Blacktop,” presented by Circleville Eagles 685 and SKP, on June 22, 2024. The event will take place at Circleville Eagles 685, located at 135 E. Main St., from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., with gates opening at 6:00 p.m.
George Wagner IV appeals conviction, wants new trial in 2016 Pike County killings
Editor’s note: This story has been updated with the correct amount of time prosecutors have to respond to Wagner’s appeal. One of four original suspects in the 2016 Pike County massacre case is appealing his conviction for the crimes. ...
Greenfield Music Festival 2024: A spectacular revival
GREENFIELD – The Greenfield Music Festival made a triumphant return this past weekend, attracting over 7,000 attendees and solidifying its position as a premier event in the region. The festival, held from June 7-9, has begun to reclaim its former glory under the new management of the nonprofit Greenfield...
Unlocking the Archive: A heat wave hits locally in June 1984
The June 11, 1984, Chillicothe Gazette's front page was dominated with two stories - one local and one wire story about the weather. The local story was about how people were trying to beat the heat which was taking a toll on air conditioners and the pool. "I'm so busy...
What to know: U.S. 23 resurfacing work this week and other projects
The following construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Ross County. All outlined work is weather permitting. Projects with active or future traffic impacts are linked to OHGO.com. Ohio 28 Culvert Replacement: Work is set to begin on June 24 for a culvert replacement project on Ohio 28 between...
Circleville Fire Department Welcomes Three New Firefighters to the Team
The Circleville Fire Department is proud to announce the addition of three new firefighters to its ranks. Will Murphy, Breyton Felger, and Benjamin Hasson have joined the department, bringing their skills, dedication, and commitment to serving the community. Will Murphy, Brayton Felger, and Benjamin Hasson have undergone rigorous training to...
Good Samaritan Food Network of Ross County seeing increase in clients, donations tracking down
“….(A)nyone who has two shirts should share with the one who has none, and anyone who has food should do the same.” Luke3:11. The Good Samaritan Food Network of Ross County (often referred to as Good Sam) has for the past 40 plus years endeavored to follow Christ’s teachings by feeding the hungry of Ross County. As the largest food pantry in Ross County our building at 255 Woodbridge in Chillicothe served 9026 households comprised of 26,927 individuals in 2023 and we are on track to see an increase of approximately 25% in those numbers in 2024. Since Jan. 1, 2023 we have had 1,330 new households added to those we already serve. To be eligible for our services a household must have income of 200% or less of federal poverty guidelines. We furnish enough food for approximately 5 days to each household and our clients may only receive food once a month.
Freed fowls: Bainbridge Police save ducklings from drain
BAINBRIDGE TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WOIO) - Bainbridge Police officers saved a waddling of ducklings from a storm drain. While patrolling Saturday, the officers spotted a ‘duck in distress’ causing a traffic issues, according to a Facebook post. Once officers got closer to the duck, they noticed a group of...
OSHP investigating a two-vehicle injury crash in Jackson County
JACKSON — Troopers from the Jackson Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol responded to a two-vehicle injury crash that occurred around 12:59 p.m. Tuesday on State Route 32 near milepost one, in Jackson County. Harold Hoover, 53, of Jackson, Ohio was operating a red 1975 International farm tractor traveling eastbound on State Route 32. Connor Allard, 23, of Cincinnati, was operating a gray 2020 Toyota Rav 4 traveling eastbound on State Route 32 and struck Hoover in the rear, according to a press release...
Fatal crash closes route 23 near hospital in Ross County
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A fatal crash closed Route 23 outside Chillicothe on Friday. It happened at around 2 p.m. near the Route 207 connector ramp, northbound. Troopers were called to the scene of a single-vehicle rollover accident. According to the highway patrol, a 2005 Honda Pilot, driven by...
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