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Ross County Grand Jury: Hauling Items Taken from a Garage in Shopping Carts on High Street
Chillicothe — The Ross County Grand Jury returned all seven of their cases on Friday, May 10th, with two open for release to the public. From testimony in the the grand jury in one of the cases, according to the Ross County Prosecutor’s Office:. On April 19th, a...
Arrest made in Chillicothe fire station truck theft
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A 2017 Chevy Silverado was stolen from the Chillicothe Fire Department Station #1 this week. The Guardian previously reported on the brazen theft. According to the police report, the truck’s owner reported the theft after returning from a fishing trip. Security footage reportedly revealed a male suspect entering the fire station and later driving off in the truck.
Explore the first capital of the state of Ohio and additional history of “Chillicothe” on OUR TOWN – May 30 at 9 pm
Chillicothe was the first capital of the state of Ohio and is known for its presence on the State of Ohio seal with a circular coat of arms that depicts a Chillicothe sunrise. The film will examine many other unique aspects and people of Chillicothe including: how it is home to the oldest newspaper west of the Allegheny Mountains; the influence of the papermaking industry; how World War I contributed to the city’s growth and its notable residents like Librarian Burton Stevenson who created an immense library system for Camp Sherman; Commander Henry Walke, a prominent naval Captain and artist during the Civil War; David Nickens, the first Black ordained minister in Ohio who helped start Chillicothe’s First Baptist Church; and Former U.S. First Lady Lucy Webb Hayes, who was the first First Lady to have a college degree.
Who was arrested in Ross County?
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Several individuals were arrested on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 on various charges. Here is a snapshot of those recent arrests. Charges: Disorderly Conduct (intoxicated), Obstructing Official Business, Resisting Arrest, Failure to Disclose Personal Information. Arresting Agency: Ross County Sheriff’s Office. EUBANKS, TAMMY (59) Charges:...
Child struck by vehicle in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Emergency crews are responding to reports of a young child being hit by a vehicle. The call came in around noon in the area of Page Road and Western Avenue. According to initial reports, a 6-year-old child was struck by a vehicle. The extent of their...
The World of Outlaws for two nights at Atomic before honoring Rick Ferkel at Fremont
CHILLICOTHE - Three races in four nights lie ahead as the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars wrap up a two-week stay in Ohio. First on the agenda is a massive two-night holiday weekend event (May 24-25) at Chillicothe's Atomic Speedway. The greatest Sprint Car drivers in the country will be joined by the stars of the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota at the high-speed oval. ...
Strasburg softball overcomes scare to advance to OHSAA state tournament semifinal
PICKERINGTON — Trailing by three with nine outs left in its regional championship softball game Friday, Strasburg dug deep and unleashed its “inner Tiger” — just like a two-time defending state champion would. The Tigers manufactured six runs in those last nine at-bats, including three in...
Intel makes good on promise to West Portsmouth school
WEST PORTSMOUTH, Ohio (WSYX) — When the first super load drove through Scioto County in March, Portsmouth West Elementary School was there to cheer it on. Even though that load wasn't headed to Intel, the company was so impressed by the show of community spirit that it offered to host a future STEM camp.
Three Chillicothe eateries cited for health code violations
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – Recent health inspections at three Chillicothe restaurants have uncovered a range of violations, from critical food safety issues to maintenance concerns. Casa Del Taco-West. Critical: Employees not informed of their responsibility to report health issues. Critical: No written procedures for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events.
Ross County sees surge in reported auto thefts
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A surge in auto thefts has been reported in Ross County, with 25 vehicles stolen in the last 30 days alone. The thefts, which have occurred at various locations throughout the county, have raised concerns among local residents and law enforcement. On May 22, two...
Board of Realtors educate the public
The month have May has been a busy one for first-time home buyers now armed with better information and increased knowledge in navigating the waters of purchasing a home after the Greater Portsmouth Area Board of Realtors held an event at Wheelersburg cinema earlier in the month geared towards education.
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