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Ohio girl drowns trying to save younger sister from hotel pool
WHEELERSBURG, Ohio (KDKA) -- An 11-year-old girl drowned trying to save her younger sister from a swimming pool at an Ohio hotel. The Scioto County Sherriff's Office said the sisters were attending a pool party at the Quality Inn in Wheelersburg, Ohio, on Sunday evening when the 9-year-old fell in. The older sister, Mackenzie Cornell, tried to pull her out but went under as well, the sheriff said.First responders got a call from the Quality Inn shortly after 6 p.m. saying people were performing CPR on the girls. Before the rescue squad arrived, the sheriff said one of the girls had been resuscitated and was taken to the hospital. EMS took over CPR on the other girl, and the sheriff said she was also taken to the hospital, where she was later pronounced dead. The sheriff's office's initial investigation revealed the two children were at a pool party when they went underwater. They were discovered later and given CPR while 911 was called. The Scioto County sheriff said the investigation is still ongoing and they're asking anyone with more information to call them.
Unlocking the Archive: A heat wave hits locally in June 1984
The June 11, 1984, Chillicothe Gazette's front page was dominated with two stories - one local and one wire story about the weather. The local story was about how people were trying to beat the heat which was taking a toll on air conditioners and the pool. "I'm so busy...
Weekly construction update
CHILLICOTHE — The following construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Pike County next week. All outlined work is weather permitting. Projects with traffic impacts are linked to OHGO.com NEW State Route 772 Culvert Replacement Work is set to begin June 10 for a culvert replacement project between S.R. 220 and Strickland Road. Work...
Narcotics and firearm bust
PORTSMOUTH— Scioto County Sheriff David Thoroughman, Portsmouth Police Chief Debby Brewer, Scioto County Prosecutor Shane Tieman, New Boston Police Chief Carl Compton and Pike County Sheriff Tracy Evans announces that on June 4th, 2024 the Southern Ohio Organized and Major Crimes task Force was contacted by the U.S. Marshals Southern Ohio Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team (SOFAST) in reference to possible illegal narcotics located while they were serving an arrest warrant.
Jail funding awarded to five counties through state program
In May, Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC) Director Annette Chambers-Smith announced recipients of grant funding through Ohio’s Jail Safety and Security Program. Five counties received funding including Jackson County and Adams County. Adams County received $21,611,312 to support the construction of a new jail, according to release from ODRC. The release states the project will increase the numbers of beds in the jail and provide additional beds for males females with special needs. ...
DEA conducts drug sweep in Waverly
WAVERLY, Ohio — The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) conducted three separate raids today in the city of Waverly. According to authorities, agents during the early morning hours today raided three residences in the county. Four individuals, including a former Waverly police officer, were apprehended in today’s operation as...
Woman’s dancing distracts driver, who hits pedestrian: Bainbridge Township Police Blotter
A pickup truck driver said a dancing woman distracted him at 5:30 p.m. May 20, causing him to strike a pedestrian who was walking in front of his vehicle in a shopping center parking lot. Bainbridge Township EMS treated and released the woman pedestrian, 73, at the scene. The driver,...
Chillicothe Police daily case log: June 6, 2024
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Chillicothe Police Department responded to various calls on Thursday, June 6, 2024. Here is a snapshot of those calls for service. 12:47 AM | W 5TH ST Failure to Control/Weaving Course On June 6, 2024, Officers were dispatched to a traffic crash at University Drive and West 5th Street on a call of a single vehicle crash. Investigation continuing.
Good Samaritan Food Network of Ross County seeing increase in clients, donations tracking down
“….(A)nyone who has two shirts should share with the one who has none, and anyone who has food should do the same.” Luke3:11. The Good Samaritan Food Network of Ross County (often referred to as Good Sam) has for the past 40 plus years endeavored to follow Christ’s teachings by feeding the hungry of Ross County. As the largest food pantry in Ross County our building at 255 Woodbridge in Chillicothe served 9026 households comprised of 26,927 individuals in 2023 and we are on track to see an increase of approximately 25% in those numbers in 2024. Since Jan. 1, 2023 we have had 1,330 new households added to those we already serve. To be eligible for our services a household must have income of 200% or less of federal poverty guidelines. We furnish enough food for approximately 5 days to each household and our clients may only receive food once a month.
Aces of Trades: Lindsey Shotts is teaching the next generation in medicine
CHILLICOTHE – Public speaking was not her thing – but that changed. “As a kid, I spent a lot of time at our family business, Ron Evans Enterprises,” recalled Lindsey Shotts. “Like any kid would enjoy, I liked to answer the phone, wait on customers, stock shelves, and do anything else that made...
Chillicothe awarded Safe Streets for All grant through U.S. Dept. of Transportation
CHILLICOTHE -- Mayor Luke Feeney recently announced that, during National Bike Month, the City of Chillicothe received funding from the Safe Streets for All grant program through the United States Department of Transportation. The funding is for communities to improve roadway safety by increasing protections for bicyclists and pedestrians while...
Commissioners talk IT, network issues
Joe Corbin from Compass Integration. an information Technology and Building Maintenance services provider, who works with the Pike County Commissioners on information technology (IT) issues as well as some maintenance issues, met Monday with the Pike County Commissioners to give them updates on the progress on some of the projects he has been working on. Corbin started by addressing the generator at the Pike County Sheriff’s Office. Corbin said the new radiator should be in now and hopefully it can be scheduled by the end...
Changes coming to area businesses shown in May permit report
CHILLICOTHE— A new month means a new monthly permit report from the Ross County Building Department. In May 75 permits were reported, these permits help show what construction work is going on in the area. Several businesses received permits regarding signage and storefront changes including Chillicothe Floral, Total Media,...
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