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Two Chillicothe Women Indicted on Drug Trafficking Counts After Traffic Stop

Two Chillicothe women have been indicted by a Ross County grand jury on four drug-related offenses after a traffic stop in which officers allegedly found more than 200 grams of methamphetamine, according to Jenna Hornyak, an investigator for the Ross County Prosecutor’s Office, the Chillicothe Gazette reported. Brittany Sauders and Linsey Kifer were each charged […]

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$32,000 Award to Turn Historic Chillicothe Building Into Business Incubator

CHILLICOTHE — A $32,000 award will help turn a historic downtown Chillicothe building into business incubator space that could support 10 new jobs, the Chillicothe Gazette reported. The Joint Economic Development Initiative of Southern Ohio announced the award from Mission Conversion Services Alliance to local developer Kevin Winegardner, according to a community announcement reported by […]

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Chillicothe Man Indicted in Scioto County, Arrested After Rooftop Standoff

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A Chillicothe man indicted by a Scioto County grand jury on six felony counts was arrested in Chillicothe on Sunday night, November 8, and is being held in the Ross County Jail for Scioto County authorities, according to court, police and jail records compiled by J News Network. Aaron A. Stanley, 40, […]

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Chillicothe Mayor Warns Paper Mill Loss Is Now Squeezing City Budget

Chillicothe Mayor Luke Feeney told City Council on Monday, November 9, that city revenue is now feeling the pain of last year’s paper mill closing, as council met in its new home at the renovated armory in Yoctangee Park, the Scioto Post reported in coverage by Kevin Coleman. The briefing put the mill’s long shadow […]

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Sheriff holds students as parents become outraged over “fake” incident

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — More than 100 parents waited outside Union-Scioto Local Schools on Tuesday as students remained locked down inside the building, even as Ross County Sheriff’s officials said they believed a reported threat of a mass shooting was not credible. The sheriff’s office had received the report...

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Larry Cox Turkey Trot Returns for 21st Year Thanksgiving Morning in Chillicothe

CHILLICOTHE — Southern Ohio Crime Stoppers is marking the 21st year of the Officer Larry R. Cox Turkey Trot this Thanksgiving, and anyone who picks up a race packet this week will be entered into a free raffle for a 54-inch smart TV, the organization said in a Facebook post reported by the Scioto Valley […]

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Chillicothe Police Crime Log – November 10, 2026

On November 10, 2026, the Chillicothe Police Department responded to 19 incidents, ranging from theft complaints and disorderly conduct to domestic violence and traffic offenses. Notable calls included a domestic violence incident on Ervin Avenue, an endangering children case involving a runaway juvenile on North Hickory Street, a hit-skip crash investigation on Beechwood Street, and a menacing by stalking complaint on Akron Street.

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Ohio man found dead in Monticello after losing control of electric bicycle

MONTICELLO, Ky. (FOX 56) — An Ohio man was reportedly found dead by relatives on Saturday in Wayne County after he lost control of an electric bicycle and died from his injuries. It happened on Nov. 7, according to a news release from Kentucky State Police (KSP). Troopers with...

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God does not like ugly

It is the feeling of invisibility being felt by our youth. It is where they feel disregarded or overlooked by society. During the 2015 riot in Baltimore, the late Congressman Elijah Cummings walked the streets in West Baltimore to de-escalate the civil unrest following the death of Freddie Gray in police custody.

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Former Chillicothe mill could be serving AI customers by New Year's Day

CHILLICOTHE — SOAR AI says its planned artificial intelligence campus at the former paper mill site remains on schedule, with the first GPUs expected to be operational by the end of 2026 and customer revenue projected to begin in January 2027. SOAR AI was previously known as the Volato Group, which merged with Alignment Engine in August of this year. During that merger, Alignment Engine was valued at around $500 million. “Less than two months after closing our merger, we are turning a shuttered Ohio paper mill into one of the most advanced AI compute facilities in the Midwest,” Chris Ensey, chief executive officer of SOAR AI, said in a news release. “Reusing the mill’s existing power and water infrastructure, combined with direct liquid cooling, lets us bring capacity online in months rather than years. Our power systems are commissioned, and the data hall equipment is going in now. We expect our first AMD Instinct MI355X GPUs to be serving our first customer on Dec. 31, with next-generation MI455X GPUs on the Helios platform to follow in 2027.” For months, the city stated that no permits had been filed for work at the site; however, in early November those from

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Great Seal Medical Campus breaks ground in Chillicothe

The Great Seal Medical Campus broke ground in Chillicothe on Oct. 25, marking the start of a shift in access to medical care in Ross County and the Southern Ohio region. The campus was led by orthopedic physician Dr. Brian Cohen, Great Seal Medical Group and ValueHealth, and helps address concerns about healthcare access in Appalachia.

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Chillicothe Unveils $35 Million Yoctangee Park Rebuild for Generations

CHILLICOTHE — After months of construction, Chillicothe’s Yoctangee Park improvements are officially complete, as city officials and parkgoers gathered to open the rebuilt armory, amphitheater, baseball diamonds and multi-purpose building, according to the Chillicothe Gazette. The celebration follows earlier openings in the park of a new skate park, new pickleball courts and refurbished tennis courts, […]

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Mobile golf simulator gets $18,000 boost in Chillicothe

Hot Shots Entertainment LLC received $18,000 to help launch a mobile golf simulator serving four southern Ohio counties. The funding from Mission Conversion Services Alliance will support the Chillicothe-based entrepreneurial venture, according to a community announcement from the Joint Economic Development Initiative of Southern Ohio . Hot Shots Entertainment plans to bring the interactive golf simulator to events in Ross, Pike, Scioto and Jackson counties. The business will be available for fundraisers, fairs, festivals, weddings, parties and other private events. The simulator is the first of its kind in the region, according to the announcement. Investment supports a new regional business “Hot Shots Entertainment is a great example of southern Ohio’s entrepreneurial spirit and the expansion of niche markets that are emerging across southern Ohio,” said Tammy Eallonardo, director of Greater Chillicothe & Ross County Development. “MCSA is a respected partner of economic development and is keen to support small business across a wide range of industries. We appreciate their willingness to invest in our local economies.” More information about the business is available at thehotshotsentertainment.com . Hot Shots Entertainment can also be found on Facebook . This story was produced with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were

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Chillicothe Voters Reject Street Tax Again, Leaving Paving Funds Short

CHILLICOTHE — Chillicothe voters have rejected a 0.2 percent municipal income tax for street repairs for the second time in 2026, leaving the city’s income tax rate at 1.8 percent and its paving program without the dedicated funding city officials sought, the Chillicothe Gazette reported. The measure, decided in the Nov. 3, 2026 general election, […]

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Two Injured in Head-On Crash on U.S. 62 Near Era Road in Pickaway County

PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — Two drivers were injured, one seriously, in a head-on collision early Sunday morning on U.S. Route 62 near Era Road in Darby Township, according to a crash report from the Pickaway County Sheriff’s Office. The crash occurred around 5:07 a.m. Nov. 8, when a...

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Dayton man found guilty of failure to comply; Judge: 'I don't think I've ever seen a guiltier person than this'

A Dayton man was sentenced to the maximum penalty of five years in prison Monday, Nov. 9, after a jury seated in Highland County Common Pleas Court found him guilty of failure to comply with the order or signal of a police officer. As previously reported, Jerry W. Harner Jr.,...

Highland County, OH · 2d

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Highland County Sheriff's Report

These incidents were reported by the HCSO. A deputy responded to the 2000 block of Sanders Road after a report of a domestic disturbance. After investigation, it was determined to have been a verbal disagreement, no charges were issued. A resident of the 300 block of W. Main St., Leesburg,...

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Chillicothe Council Weighs 12 Percent City Property Tax Cut for 2027 Bills

Chillicothe City Council was set to consider a 12 percent cut to the city’s property tax rate on Monday, November 9, a move city leaders say is meant to soften a steep increase in state-driven property tax bills across Ross County, according to the Scioto Valley Guardian. The proposal grew out of Councilman Jeff Creed’s […]

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Ohio mother, grandmother charged in child’s fentanyl overdose death plead not guilty

CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) — An Orient mother and grandmother charged in the death of a 17-month-old girl that reportedly had a lethal amount of fentanyl in her system appeared in court for their arraignments Tuesday morning. Both Brittany Stroud, 30, the child’s mother, and Tammy Stroud, 52, the child’s grandmother, pleaded not guilty to all […]

Orient, OH · 2d

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Army captain to community orthodontist, Brad Pendell's unexpected journey home

CHILLICOTHE— Dr. Brad Pendell thought he knew exactly how his life would unfold when he left Waverly for college. Instead, a scholarship sent him around the world, introduced him to lifelong friends, led him to his future wife and ultimately brought him back home to build the orthodontic practice he'd dreamed about since middle school. More from the Gazette: Chillicothe veteran turned his darkest moment into lifeline for others While in college, Pendell met with recruiters for several branches of the military who were offering scholarships to dental students. Despite his father and grandfather having both served, joining the military wasn't something Pendell had ever really thought about. However, a two-year scholarship helped change his mind. Soon he was serving as a dental captain in the Army and training to become an orthodontist. He served from 1992 to 2000 and traveled to various bases in the United States and was even stationed in Japan and Korea for multiple years. While much of his day-to-day work revolved around dentistry, Pendell was still a service member and had to train like one. He said going into the military taught him a lot of new skills; it also showed him what he was