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Ross County man indicted on felony charges of strangulation and abduction
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A Ross County man faces serious felony charges after being recently indicted. Jacob Carrol of Chillicothe has been charged with felony strangulation and abduction, stemming from an incident on March 3, 2024. According to the report filed at the time, deputies responded to a residence on...
Frankfort nursing home receives Memory Babies to help residents
CHILLICOTHE— Those dealing with Alzheimer's and dementia often face an uphill battle of forgetting the ones they loved as the disease progresses. Patients at the Embassy of Valley View in Frankfort now have a new enrichment option in their lives. ...
Adena looks for stability, turns over football program to Scott Hurtt
FRANKFORT — Adena didn’t have to look very far to find its next football coach. Truthfully, it just had to turn back time a bit. 22 years after stepping down from the helm of the program to become Adena’s long time athletic director, Scott Hurtt is returning for his second tenure as the Warriors’ football coach.
Ross County Veteran of World War II Honored at 104th Birthday
Chillicothe, Ross County, and the European Theater of WWII — Possibly the last Ross County veteran of World War II celebrated his 104th birthday Thursday with about 100 friends and family. Robert Leslie Parker received well wishes and honors at the Golden Corral smorgasbord on Bridge Street. He now...
Kitten rescued from storm drain in Ross County
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (WCMH) — A Ross County deputy rescued a kitten from a storm drain late Tuesday night. The Ross County Sheriff’s Office discovered the cat — named Rushelle — on the 200 block of South Watt Street around eight feet down the storm drain after being flagged down by a mother and her child. […]
Chillicothe P.D. daily activity report: July 25, 2024
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Officers with the Chillicothe Police Department responded to various calls on July 25, 2024. Initial Narrative: On 07/25/2024 at 2:38 AM, I was dispatched to the alley behind 246 S Mulberry Street regarding a disorderly conduct incident. Case Number: PD-P2404002. Offense: City/Speed. Reported Date/Time: 07/25/24 5:55...
Chillicothe Unveils New Mural and Plans for Interactive Kiosks
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Chillicothe’s long-awaited mural project has reached completion, marking the first initiative in the city’s Alley Beautification series. The new mural, located in the alley between High Five Cakes and Lievita, features a vibrant cartoon-style depiction of Bennett Hall, local hills, canal boats, and Ohio University’s mascot, Rufus the Bobcat. This eye-catching artwork is designed to encourage community engagement and provide a fun backdrop for selfies.
Chillicothe mayor receives second “Notice of Violation” from Ohio EPA
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Chillicothe Mayor Luke Feeney was informed this week of a second notice of violation from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) concerning the Chillicothe Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). In a letter addressed to Mayor Feeney, the Ohio EPA’s Division of Surface Water (DSW) outlined multiple issues...
Chillicothe man ditches police during early morning incident
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A Chillicothe man managed to escape police custody early Thursday morning after being approached in an alley near S. Mulberry Street. At approximately 2:38 a.m. on July 25, police were dispatched to the alley behind 246 S. Mulberry Street in response to a disorderly conduct report. While patrolling the area, an officer spotted a male individual dressed in black and carrying two black book bags near the intersection of Caldwell and E. 5th Street.
SWAT teams from Chillicothe and Portsmouth execute drug raid in Pike County
PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — On July 18, SWAT teams from Chillicothe and Portsmouth conducted a coordinated drug raid in rural Pike County, executing a “high-risk no-knock search warrant” at 483 Al Leeth Road. According to the Chillicothe Police Department, the SWAT units encountered a barricaded front door...
Column: 5 thoughts before high school football begins
It isn’t a well-kept secret that I’m a big fan of three levels of football … high school, college and professional. It also isn’t much of a secret that Friday nights watching high school football are maybe my favorite part of the job of being a sports editor.
New banking location opens in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE— A new LCNB National Bank location recently opened in the Downtown Chillicothe area. LCNB National Bank was founded in 1877 and has served communities in Ohio and Kentucky over the years. The new location in Chillicothe offers in-person banking, a drive through and an ATM. ...
Paints Playoff Tickets Now On Sale
(Chillicothe) – The Chillicothe Paints, presented by CohenOrthopedic, have made the Prospect League playoffs for a record 13th time and are hosting the Northeast Division Championship game at VA Memorial Stadium Thursday, August 1st, at 7:05pm. As the Paints battle for a seventh division title, fans 21 and older...
Nationwide plans 5% staff reduction in its insurance business over the next year
Nationwide said Friday that it plans to reduce its headcount by about 5% over the next year. The insurer and financial services company said the cuts will come from its property and casualty operations and its technology teams. There will be no cuts in the company's financial services operations. Nationwide said it hopes...
Here are the best 10 offensive linemen ahead of 2024 high school football season
With the start of another high school football season around the corner, The Enquirer is ranking the best players in Southwest Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana. While they typically don’t receive the headlines as skilled position players, offensive linemen are vital to any offense, creating holes for running backs to race downfield and blocking dangerous defensive linemen to protect the quarterback in the passing game. ...
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