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Coroner confirms human remains were found in rural Ross County
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Ross County Coroner’s Office confirmed that human remains were discovered over the weekend in a rural area of Ross County. The Guardian was the first to report the unsettling find on Sunday afternoon. Preliminary reports indicate that deputies were dispatched to a location near...
Ross County bank robbery suspect captured
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The man accused of robbing a Ross County bank is behind bars. According to the sheriff’s office, detectives from Ross County located 49-year-old William Eads of Hillsboro shortly before 1:00 p.m. today. On Thursday afternoon, deputies were dispatched to the Buckeye State Bank located at...
Person injured in side-by-side accident just south of Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Rescue crews are responding to a serious side-by-side accident in Massieville. One person has reportedly sustained head and facial injuries after flipping the vehicle. Emergency services have requested a medical helicopter to land at the Open Door Church near South Bridge Street to transport the injured...
Vinton County Prosecuting Attorney takes decisive action against delinquent taxes
MCARTHUR — In an effort to ensure fiscal responsibility and uphold the integrity of local taxation, the Vinton County Prosecuting Attorney has initiated numerous legal actions against individuals with outstanding tax liabilities. Recognizing the importance of maintaining a fair and equitable tax system, the prosecuting attorney's office has filed complaints against delinquent taxpayers, sending a clear message that compliance with tax obligations is non-negotiable, according to a press release issued Tuesday by the Prosecuting Attorney's Office. ...
Mental Health Court Could Help Relieve Ross County Jail Issues
Ross County — Mental health issues and the Ross County Jail do not go well together, but that’s how it appears to be any more (on top of drug issues). But Dr. Pat Friel, retired from mental health and substance abuse counseling, is trying to help with that. She spoke with the Ross County Commissioners on Monday to help coordinate a “mental health court” – plus a tie-in with the proposed mental health acute crisis center proposed by ADAMH for Chillicothe’s East Main Street. (Learn more on the arguments for and against the proposed location, which Friel is not involved with.)
Jerry Salley returns to Chillicothe for his new CD release party
Chillicothe native and country, bluegrass and gospel music singer and song writer Jerry Salley will be holding a CD relase party in his home town of Chillicothe on May 10th at The Postmark. Get tickets now by calling (740) 414-4165. Christina Wolford interviewed Jerry on the Drive Home on WKKJ...
Chillicothe city council votes on Chief of Staff and feeding wildlife
CHILLICOTHE — During this week's Chillicothe City Council meeting there were 13 items on the agenda, two of which, involving a chief of staff and feeding wildlife, have been hotly debated over the last few weeks. The ordinance authorizing the Mayor's Office to fill the chief of staff position would appropriate $70,000 to fund the position through the end of the year. In recent weeks community members and council people have voiced their opinions with some saying...
Chillicothe Police Encounter Leads to Drug Arrest on Mulberry Street
Chillicothe, OH – On April 20th, 2024, a routine patrol on S Mulberry Street took an unexpected turn when an officer observed a Black Chrysler Van parked outside a residence suspected of narcotics activity. The officer, stationed in The Meads parking lot, noticed the van driving through a nearby alley towards E 7th Street. After catching up to the van on E 7th Street and witnessing it turn onto S Hickory Street without signaling, the officer initiated a traffic stop near the intersection of S Hickory and E 5th Street.
OhioMeansJobs Pike County Van to visit Pike Community Outreach
In an effort to provide the residents of the Pike County area with the information about job and training services and resources that are available through the OhioMeansJobs Career Center Pike County, The Workforce & Business Development Program of the Community Action Committee of Pike County (CAC) will be visiting various locations throughout the area each month in the OhioMeansJobs Pike County Van.
Local family hopes to see 200 years old bell returned after being stolen
CHILLICOTHE — A local family in Ross County is hoping someone returns an over 200-year-old bell that has been in their family for generations after it was stolen during the night. Kaye Diehl said the bell was taken from the old Wipert Memorial Church on Camelin Hill in Chillicothe. She and other family...
Dogwood Bicycle Tour set for 46th year
Since the Piketon Dogwood Festival has moved from the streets of Piketon to the Pike County Fairgrounds, the 46th annual Dogwood Bicycle Tour has moved its starting and ending point as well. With the demolition of the old Piketon High School eliminating that usual parking area, the ride will begin and end in Waverly and will follow its same route, only going in the opposite direction from previous years. Organized...
Chillicothe woman shoots off finger in bizarre intruder standoff
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — On April 18, police officers and medical personnel responded to a behavioral emergency at a residence on Oak Lane. According to police, a resident called dispatch reporting intruders hiding in the ventilation system and a self-inflicted gunshot wound to her finger. Authorities said this was the latest in a series of calls to the same address within the past 24 hours, all reporting similar intruder complaints with no evidence found.
What we learned: Takeaways from the past week in area high school baseball and softball
CHILLICOTHE — Just as soon as the high school baseball and softball seasons began, their schedules have started to wind down ahead of playoffs. Time has flown, but developments from around the area continue to pop up day after day. Unioto softball hung 37 runs on Washington in its most domineering offensive showcase this season. Pitching among Scioto Valley Conference teams saw one of its best weeks yet. Piketon and Westfall continue to ride their respective hot...
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