Circleville Mayor Michelle Blanton brought Rob Ware, the new Safety Director, to the August meeting, saying, “We’re making a tour of the non-profits this week, and you are one of the groups we wanted to meet.” When Ware introduced himself, he said, “I wanted to meet the civic organization people who are passionate about the City of Circleville, and reassure you that we have many outstanding public safety professionals, some young, eager and energetic officers that are here for the right reasons and are here...

LOGAN — After deliberating for about six hours on Friday, following a week of trial, a jury in Hocking County Common Pleas Court found a 21-year-old Fairfield County man guilty of one of the two murder counts he was facing, as well as two counts of felonious assault, and one count each of obstructing justice and tampering with evidence. The jury found defendant Isaac Pence not guilty of the second murder charge, a version of the offense for which a verdict of guilt would have...

Circleville Police Reports for Aug. 21-25: Date/Time Street Name Incident Disposition — reports are posted online too at circlevilleherald.com AUG. 21 08/21/24 00:17:01 US 23 Warrant Gone On Arrival (GOA)/Unable to Locate (UATL)08/21/24 00:29:39 US 23 Suspicious Person Clear Call08/21/24 00:35:24 US RTE 23 Business Check Checked Okay08/21/24 00:40:47 E OHIO ST Noise Complaint Checked Okay08/21/24 01:16:42 Alarm Drop Checked Okay08/21/24 01:17:44 E FRANKLIN ST Fraud Report Taken08/21/24 01:46:58 SYCAMORE...

Sunrise Rotary club members presented a check to Pickaway County’s Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program Tuesday after CASA’s director and volunteer coordinator spoke to the club about its efforts. Clockwise from left: Shirley Good, Judy Clifton, Shelly Harsha, Lynda McLaughlin, Kellie Cornett with CASA, Jan Shannon, Cindy Ramey with CASA, Becky Hammond, Marie Wilbanks and Prince, Cindy’s therapy dog.

Circleville City Council discussed the hiring process for a new police chief, authorized a contract to hire a police consultant, and heard from Rob Ware, the new Director of Public Safety. During Tuesday’s meeting, Mayor Michelle Blanton announced that the Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police has completed their assessment of the applicants for the open Chief of Police position. The next step in the hiring process will be the “panel portion,” where the applicants will be interviewed by city officials. ...

Circleville Police are investigating an ethics and harassment complaint against Acting Deputy Police Chief Jon Farrelly based on allegations that he tried to solicit sex a woman while he was in uniform. Farrelly also allegedly showed and sent explicit images to the woman and then “forced her to delete them” according to CPD documents. Farrelly was placed on administrative leave Aug. 14. ...

Cases recently adjudicated before Pickaway Court of Common Pleas Judge P. Randall Knece: Deveion Bracey, 18, c/o Circleville Juvenile Correctional Facility, pleaded not guilty to Assault. Disposition: Pretrial 9/13Darrick T. Bryant, 28, of 13947 US 62, Mt. Sterling, pleaded guilty to Burglary. Disposition: PSI orderedVincent R. Hempker, 45, of 8484 SR 56 East, Circleville, pleaded not guilty to Aggravated Possession of Drugs (x2). Disposition: Pretrial 9/13Hannah E. Marcum, 32, of 10830 Swope Rd. SW, Amanda, pleaded guilty to Theft of Drugs (x3). Disposition: PSI orderedDanielle...

A Westfall Middle School educator was charged with a 1st degree misdemeanor for disseminating pornographic/obscene materials to a juvenile. Tiffany Haughey, 42, of Chillicothe, allegedly sent pornographic photos of herself to one of her students because he was her “favorite” according to the criminal complaint. Haughey, who worked as a special education aide, is no longer employed at the Westfall Local School District, Superintendent Jason Fife said. Haughey was employed...

During last week’s meeting of the Strategic Planning Committee (SPC), Chair Sheri Theis and members John Moats and Zack Brooks listened to a presentation by Larry Logan, the head of Friends of Ted Lewis Park (FOTLP), a volunteer organization that has made enormous contributions to the revitalization of Ted Lewis Park (TLP). Logan announced that in the past ten days, FOTLP had secured over $130,00 in donations toward the goal of installing a basketball court in TLP. ...

Circleville Police Reports for Aug. 19-20: Date/Time Street Name Incident Disposition — reports are posted online too at circlevilleherald.com AUG. 19 08/19/24 00:15:47 LOGAN ST Noise Complaint No Report Taken08/19/24 02:09:34 S COURT ST Traffic Stop Citation Issued08/19/24 06:36:15 SHASTA DR 911 Hang Up Information Obtained08/19/24 06:36:19 SHASTA DR 911 Hang Up Duplicate CFS08/19/24 08:00:03 E FRANKLIN ST Civil Process Paper Paperwork Served08/19/24 08:07:10 RAY AVE Civil Process Paper Paperwork...

WASHINGTON TWP — Pickaway County Park District presented the Washington Township trustees with a $40,000 grant for new trails during a recent ceremony at Martha Hitler Park. The grant was to fund the installation of walking trails at Martha Hitler Park on Bolender Pontius Road. The Pickaway County Park District — Park & Trail Improvement Grant Program — funded the grant through the Park District property tax levy. Washington Township...

Mayor Michelle Blanton introduced Rob Ware as Circleville’s new Director of Public Safety at a public swearing-in ceremony Monday at City Hall. “Today, we’re going to celebrate bringing Rob on as a member of our team here at the City of Circleville,” she said. Blanton smiled as she recited the long list of Ware’s qualifications — the former Chief of Police in Portsmouth and Worthington, former military background, his work...

Circleville Police Reports for Aug. 15: Date/Time Street Name Incident Disposition — reports are posted online too at circlevilleherald.com AUG. 15 08/15/24 00:24:03 E MAIN ST Accident (Injury) Report Taken08/15/24 00:25:53 WALNUT ST Assault Report Taken08/15/24 02:24:21 S COURT ST Juvenile Complaint Gone On Arrival (GOA)/Unable to Locate (UATL)08/15/24 06:40:52 DEARBORN AVE Stolen Vehicle No Report Taken08/15/24 09:52:16 LANCASTER PK 911 Hang Up Information Obtained08/15/24 10:06:03 PLEASANT ST 911 Hang...

Circleville Police Reports for Aug. 15: Date/Time Street Name Incident Disposition — reports are posted online too at circlevilleherald.com AUG. 15 08/15/24 00:24:03 E MAIN ST Accident (Injury) Report Taken08/15/24 00:25:53 WALNUT ST Assault Report Taken08/15/24 02:24:21 S COURT ST Juvenile Complaint Gone On Arrival (GOA)/Unable to Locate (UATL)08/15/24 06:40:52 DEARBORN AVE Stolen Vehicle No Report Taken08/15/24 09:52:16 LANCASTER PK 911 Hang Up Information Obtained08/15/24 10:06:03 PLEASANT ST 911 Hang...

The Pickaway-Ross Career & Technology Center (PRCTC) will be hosting an Open House between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 24, and everyone is welcome to attend! The event, called “From Blueprint to Boom,” will take place at 895 Crouse Chapel Road in Chillicothe, where the school has been located for all of its 50 years. Since it opened in 1974, the PRCTC has provided thousands of its graduates with a career-technical education and hands-on training that have allowed them to be competitive...

The Pickaway-Ross Career & Technology Center (PRCTC) will be hosting an Open House between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 24, and everyone is welcome to attend! The event, called “From Blueprint to Boom,” will take place at 895 Crouse Chapel Road in Chillicothe, where the school has been located for all of its 50 years. Since it opened in 1974, the PRCTC has provided thousands of its graduates with a career-technical education and hands-on training that have allowed them to be competitive...

Harris zeroes in on high food prices as inflation plays a big role in the presidential race WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris is zeroing in on high food prices as her campaign previews an economic policy speech coming up in North Carolina. She’s promising to push for a federal ban on price gouging on groceries as she looks to address one of voters’ top concerns. Harris is putting particular...

Cases recently adjudicated before Pickaway Court of Common Pleas Judge P. Randall Knece: Chris A. Agin, 61, of 27196 SR 207, New Holland, was found guilty by jury of Aggravated Burglary, Violating a Protection Order, Menacing by Stalking, Intimidation of a Victim; Disposition: Found Guilty by Jury — Sentenced to 11 to 16 ½ years in prison, $10,000 fine.Terrance D. Burgan, 56, of 5787 SR 63, Lebanon, pleaded guilty to Aggravated Possession of Drugs. Disposition: 6 months in prison.Cheyenne N. Clyne, 29, of 663 S....

Circleville Police Reports for Aug. 14: Date/Time Street Name Incident Disposition — reports are posted online too at circlevilleherald.com AUG. 1408/14/24 00:08:17 PONTIOUS LN Suspicious Person No Report Taken 08/14/24 00:52:53 S COURT ST Suspicious Person Checked Okay 08/14/24 01:04:20 N COURT ST Extra Patrol Checked Okay ...

Circleville Acting Deputy Police Chief Jon Farrelly was placed on administrative leave Wednesday. “This decision is part of an ongoing investigation and is a routine procedure designed to ensure a fair and impartial process,” Circleville Police Department posted to social media around 5 p.m. “It is important to emphasize that this action does not imply any prejudgment or conclusions regarding Acting Deputy Chief Farrelly. The investigation is being conducted with...