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McArthur Breaks Ground Monday on Visitor Center and Ohio Law Enforcement Museum

McArthur will break ground Monday on a building meant to do two jobs at once: welcome visitors to Vinton County and honor Ohio’s law enforcement officers. The groundbreaking for the new Vinton County Visitor’s Center and Ohio Law Enforcement Museum is set for Monday, November 9, at 11 a.m. at 106 S. Market Street in […]

Vinton County, OH · 2d

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Police Blotter: Stolen bike, lost cows, three arrests

Athens County Sheriff's Office deputies received a report of theft from a female who claimed someone hacked her bank account and made fraudulent charges. Deputies took a report and an investigation was pending at the time of the media release's publication. Marijuana on school property?. Deputies from the Athens County...

Athens County, OH · 1d

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Portsmouth troopers investigating deadly ATV and car crash

SOUTH WEBSTER, Ohio (WSYX) — Authorities are investigating a deadly crash that happened on SR 140 in Scioto County. Troopers from the Portsmouth Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol responded at around 3:06 p.m. Tuesday after a 2004 Honda TRX350 four Trax ATV and a 2026 Ford Bronco collided. The crash took place when the ATV, driven by 16-year-old Levi H. Risner of South Webster, attempted a left turn from New Globe Road onto SR 140 and did not yield to the oncoming Bronco, which was driven by 44-year-old Samantha J. Haddox of Greenup, Kentucky. The Ford Bronco struck the ATV during the turn.

Scioto County, OH · 12h

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Rooftop Chase in Chillicothe Ends With Arrest of Scioto County Felony Suspect

CHILLICOTHE — A man wanted in Scioto County on rape and kidnapping charges was taken into custody late Sunday night after Chillicothe police chased him through an attic and onto a rooftop, where officers used a drone and Tasers to end the standoff, according to Chillicothe Police Department reports cited by the Scioto Post. Aaron […]

Chillicothe, OH · 12h

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

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.

Monticello, KY · 1d

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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...

Chillicothe, OH · 23h

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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.

Chillicothe, OH · 1d

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Hocking Athens Perry Community Action Gets 00,000 for Essential Home Repairs

Homeowners in Hocking, Athens and Perry counties who have been putting off a failing furnace, a leaking roof or a bathroom they can no longer safely use are in line for help. Hocking Athens Perry Community Action will receive $300,000 from the Ohio Department of Development for essential home repairs and accessibility modifications, State Representative […]

Hocking County, OH · 2d

Chillicothe Gazette

Ross County Courthouse will not shine with holiday lights this year

CHILLICOTHE— Every year, buildings in Downtown Chillicothe are covered in lights and winter decorations as community members celebrate Christmas. This year will be a little different, though, since the Ross County Courthouse won't be lit up due to construction. More from the Gazette: Construction to continue in Yoctangee Park for new visitors bureau Construction on the courthouse is currently taking place to restore parts of the historic building, including the roof, clock tower, and more. Construction is scheduled to be finished by the end of the year. The gutter repair project is underway next to the lights that follow the perimeter of the building and the scaffolding will block the columns, which are also usually wrapped in lights. So, in order to keep workers safe and limit any hazards, the decision not to light up the courthouse for Christmas was made. The Ross County Commissioners did agree earlier this year that they would at least like a tree in front of the courthouse if it would not be in the way of workers. This article originally appeared on Chillicothe Gazette: Ross County Courthouse will not shine with holiday lights this year

Chillicothe, OH · 2d

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Busy Bird Yarn & Craft Supply to join Athens crafting scene

Athens is getting a new addition to the crafting community. Busy Bird Yarn & Craft Supply is opening Dec. 5 at 28 1/2 E. State St. Kelly Karch, owner of Busy Bird Yarn & Craft Supply, said this idea is something she had for years. Karch has been knitting since she was in middle school, and said fiber arts have been a creative outlet throughout her life.

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Latest trial date for armed standoff defendant is seven months away

LOGAN – Ten days have been set aside by the Hocking County Common Plea Court for the trial of a Logan man charged with a long list of felonies. They stem from a July 2023 incident in which, when law enforcement officers were called to his home on a report that he was threatening his family members, he allegedly opened fire on the officers with a rifle from inside the residence. Before giving himself up, defendant Steven D. Hardbarger reportedly fired more than 150 rounds, injured a Hocking County Sheriff’s deputy and a Logan Police dog, and damaged four police vehicles. He is facing a 22-count indictment that includes attempted aggravated murder; kidnapping; domestic violence; assaulting a police dog; discharging a firearm on or near prohibited premises; 15 counts of felonious assault; and two counts of vandalism. Many of the charges include firearm specifications, which will add to the length of the sentence If Hardbarger is convicted. Hardbarger, 48, has now been held without bail in the Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail for over three years. He has had trial dates repeatedly set and continued, the first being in August 2024. The latest scheduling sets his trial to begin seven months

Logan, OH · 1d

Chillicothe Gazette

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Four area volleyball players earn All-Ohio recognition

CHILLICOTHE — When the Ohio High School Volleyball Coaches Association released its All-Ohio honors on Sunday, Nov. 8, there was a familiar name highlighting the area's selections. Chillicothe senior Evelyn Hamman has earned a first-team All-Ohio honor in Division III. The outside hitter was stellar throughout the fall, totaling 579 kills, 37 aces, 83 blocks and 216 digs while leading her Cavaliers to an 18-7 mark, a share of the Frontier Athletic Conference title, and a district semifinal appearance. In Division V, Zane Trace's Karlee Snavely is a second-team All-Ohioan. The junior helped the Pioneers win a district championship while tallying 474 kills, 51 aces, 46 blocks and 229 digs — all team-highs. Also in Division V, Adena's pair of Kimmy Dalton and Jacey Jones grace the all-state lists. Dalton is a third-team selection while Jones has collected honorable mention honors. Dalton was the Scioto Valley Conference Defensive Player of the Year, collecting 587 digs and 535 serve receptions. The senior also added 35 aces to her team's totals while Adena made a postseason run to the Elite 8. Jones, a junior, came out of her shell in a big way. She led the Warriors with 505 kills alongside 42

Chillicothe, OH · 2d

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Chillicothe Police Chief Ron Meyers Retires After 31 Years With the Department

Chief Ron Meyers has worked his final day leading the Chillicothe Police Department, closing out 31 years with the department, the last six of them as its top officer, the Scioto Valley Guardian reported on November 8. The department honored Meyers with a retirement ceremony, presenting him with a plaque recognizing his career, according to […]

Chillicothe, OH · 1d

Chillicothe Gazette

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

Chillicothe, OH · 1d

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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 […]

Chillicothe, OH · 16h

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Weekender Briefs: Veteran's Day, live music, 5k run

The Office of Health Promotion is hosting a Sex in the Dark event designed for students to submit anonymous questions to a panel of experts, who will provide honest answers in a judgment-free environment. The event is held in the Baker Theater in Baker University Center, located at 1 Park Place from 7-8:30 p.m.

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Family finds 22-year-old after fatal electric bicycle accident

A 22-year-old man has been killed in an electric bicycle accident. Kentucky State Police said the fatal crash occurred on Saturday on Hwy 167 in Monticello. The KSP investigation determined that Samuel Wickey, of Londonderry, Ohio, was operating an electric bicycle that was traveling downhill when Wickey lost control of the bicycle, left the roadway and was ejected.

Monticello, KY · 23h

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$500K Ohio University grant to expand service learning in Appalachian Ohio

ATHENS, Ohio (WTAP) — Ohio University has been awarded a $510,520 Institutional Impact Grant from the Educating Character Initiative, a project of the Program for Leadership and Character at Wake Forest University. The funding will support “Character Education in Appalachian Ohio,” a three-year project to expand learning and service...

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Former Ohio University Eastern Gym Is Now the ECO Center, and an Alumna Runs It

For Angie Hannahs, walking into the ECO Center on the grounds of Ohio University Eastern brings her career full circle. Nearly four decades after she began her college education at OHIO Eastern, Hannahs — now director of operations for the East Central Ohio Educational Service Center — helps oversee a facility that has turned a […]