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ODOT Bridge Inspector Killed in Construction Zone Accident

ZANESVILLE, OH – The Ohio Department of Transportation District 5 has announced the death of one of their bridge inspectors. On Monday, November 9th, ODOT Director Pamela Boratyn announced through a Facebook post that 45-year-old Jennifer Donley, of Lancaster, was killed while working on the I-70 Reconstruction Project in Zanesville.

Zanesville, OH · 10h
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Chillicothe Gazette

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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 · 18h

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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 · 9h

Times Recorder

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Lancaster woman killed while working on I-70 reconstruction project

ZANESVILLE – The 45-year-old ODOT employee Jennifer Donley who died being struck by a semi-truck on Nov. 9 was from Lancaster, according to a press release from the Ohio State Highway Patrol. She was struck by a Freightliner on Interstate 70 in near the Maple Avenue off-ramp. The driver of the truck, Brian Carter, 54, of Indianapolis, was westbound on I-70 when he reportedly struck her around 8:09 a.m., according to the Zanesville Post. Donley was a bridge inspector working in the active I-70 reconstruction project. Carter was not injured. "She loved her job and always had a positive attitude," ODOT Director Pamela Boratyn said in an earlier release. "Please keep Jennifer, her family, friends and all those affected by this tragedy in your thoughts and prayers." I-70's westbound lanes from Maple Avenue to the Adamsville Road exit were closed for approximately four hours and were reopened around 12:30 p.m. The crash remains under investigation by the Zanesville Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. This article originally appeared on Zanesville Times Recorder: Lancaster woman killed while working on I-70 reconstruction project

Lancaster, OH · 8h

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Unopposed, unfiltered, and undefeated: Ross County voters argue with Jeff Lehner online — then vote for him

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Jeff Lehner had no opponent in Tuesday’s election. He still won it by more than anyone else on the Ross County ballot. The Republican county auditor collected 18,830 votes, or 75.8% of the 24,858 ballots cast, according to unofficial results from the Ross County Board of Elections. That was more than fellow unopposed Republican David Pinkerton drew for county commissioner (18,665) and more than Jeffrey Marks, the county prosecutor elected probate and juvenile judge without a party label (18,600) — even though the auditor’s line sat below both on the ballot, where voters typically drop off.

Ross County, OH · 2d

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Christina Siders found incompetent to face trial

VINTON COUNTY, Ohio (WOWK) – The grandmother of 16 children rescued from a Vinton County home has been deemed not competent to stand trial following a mental evaluation. According to the court, Christina Siders is not competent to stand trial; however, the court is in disagreement over whether or not she could be returned to […]

Vinton County, OH · 6h

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Fried Fish Sandwiches And Clams Are Why Diners Make A Point To Return To This Family-Run Lancaster, Ohio Fish Shack

Some restaurants chase trends, and some just keep frying fish the same careful way for decades. In Lancaster, Ohio, there is a small shack where people have been eating for over 50 years, and they still talk about it like they just found it. The menu is short and the...

Lancaster, OH · 1d

Lancaster Eagle-Gazette

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Pleasantville man indicted for child enticement

LANCASTER − A 78-year-old Pleasantville man was indicted on a fifth-degree felony charge of criminal child enticement after being accused of attempting to lure an 11-year-old child to his blue minivan with candy around 7:17 p.m. on Oct. 29. City police identified the man as Russell Pierce Jr. and said he is a registered sex offender. Fairfield County Common Pleas Court records identify him as Russell Leonard Pierce Jr. Police said the incident occurred around West Sixth Avenue and Washington Avenue during trick-or-treat night. The child ran away from the minivan, police said. Police arrested Pierce and took him to the Fairfield County Jail. jbarron@gannett.com 740-681-4340 Twitter/X: @jeffrey_ba7142 This article originally appeared on Lancaster Eagle-Gazette: Pleasantville man indicted for child enticement

Pleasantville, OH · 12h

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ODOT worker fatally hit by semi-truck on I-70 in Zanesville

ZANESVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) — An Ohio Department of Transportation construction worker from Lancaster has died after being struck by a semi-truck Monday morning. According to an ODOT spokesperson, 45-year-old Jennifer Donley died while working on Interstate 70 in Zanesville. A social media post said Donley, a four-year ODOT employee, was working on the I-70 Reconstruction […]

Zanesville, OH · 8h

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 · 1d

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Chillicothe Farmers Market Opens First Day in New Yoctangee Park Pavilion

The Chillicothe Farmers Market opened its first day in a permanent new home on Saturday, welcoming shoppers into the new multipurpose pavilion in Yoctangee Park as the centerpiece of the park’s grand reopening weekend in downtown Chillicothe. The market’s opening day in the pavilion came one day after the City of Chillicothe celebrated the completion […]

Chillicothe, OH · 2d

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Miami Trace’s Julian Baker Runs for 300 Yards to End Chillicothe’s Season 35-14

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Chillicothe’s season ended Friday night, November 6, as the Cavaliers fell 35-14 to Miami Trace in a Division III, Region 12 quarterfinal at Herrnstein Field. Panthers running back Julian Baker took over the game on both sides of the ball, sending No. 5 seed Miami Trace to the regional semifinals while No. […]

Chillicothe, OH · 2d

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Athens, Chillicothe & Jackson Posts Name Trooper of the Year Awards

Article presented by McDonald’s, I’m Lovin’ It! and The Bean Foundation …. The Ohio State Highway Patrol Posts in Athens, Chillicothe and Jackson have announced their 2026 Trooper of the Year Awards. In addition, the Athens Post has named its 2026 Dispatcher of the Year. Photos were submitted by the Ohio State Highway Patrol Posts.

Chillicothe, OH · 2d

NewsForce 24/7

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Privately Funded Turf Infield Work Begins This Week at Unioto High School

Work is expected to begin this week on a privately funded overhaul of the Unioto High School baseball facility, including a new turf infield, the Union-Scioto Local School District said, according to the Scioto Valley Guardian. Superintendent Matt Thornsberry said in a district statement that the project includes turfing the infield and making several additional […]

Chillicothe, OH · 1d

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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 · 13h

NewsForce 24/7

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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 · 1d

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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 · 1d

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3rd suspect accused of driving getaway car arrested in Caldwell Place shooting

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — New documents reveal more about the arrest of a third suspect in an October shooting that left two people hurt and multiple people facing felony charges. Eugene Lamont Mosley Jr. is the third suspect arrested in connection with an October shooting that hurt two people...

Columbus, OH · 1d

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Volleyball All-Ohio: Hamman; Clark & Pugh Lead Area Players on First Team

Article presented by Ross-Chillicothe Convention & Visitors Bureau and Pike County CTC …. Chillicothe’s Evelyn Hamman leads the list of area players to be selected All-Ohio by the Ohio High School Volleyball Coaches Association. The team was released Sunday. Hamman, the Frontier Athletic Conference Player of the Year is...

Chillicothe, OH · 1d

The Logan Daily News

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Prosecutor claims public records battle has compelled her to hire another staffer

In a motion seeking to dismiss a citizen’s request for a court order in a legal dispute over public records, the Hocking County Prosecutor’s office claims that plaintiff Melanie Ogle is pursuing her litigation “for the sole purpose of harassing the office of the Hocking County Prosecuting Attorney and wasting taxpayer money.” The motion complains that Ogle “continues to bombard the Hocking County Prosecuting Attorney’s office with frivolous and baseless public records requests and litigation to the point where the prosecutor has been forced to hire an additional assistant prosecutor.” Ogle, who lives in Rockbridge, submitted a public records request to the prosecutor’s office in June 2025, seeking records related to past criminal cases involving her and her husband. She found the office’s response unsatisfactory, and filed a complaint with the Ohio Court of Claims. In May of this year that court ruled that Ogle’s records request was “overly broad and unenforceable.” She then appealed that ruling to Ohio’s Fourth District Court of Appeals, and is also seeking a writ of mandamus to compel Prosecutor Jennifer Graham to produce the records Ogle has asked for. As it has done in other court filings, however, the prosecutor’s office continues to insist

Hocking County, OH · 2d