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Circleville is still home to one of the largest pumpkin festivals in the world, but it’s not longer home to a Del Taco location. According to signage posted onto the restaurant, the Circleville Del Taco has closed. The eatery was located at 23601 US-23. It’s unclear exactly when the...

According to reports, the following individuals have been arrested or cited by the Washington C.H. Police Department. They are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Dec. 3. Robert G. Heath, 44, 1200 Storybrook Drive, expired registration, fictitious registration, Chillicothe Police Department warrant. Christopher N. Scott, 39,...

Local firefighters worked to extinguish a fire at a detached garage on Cook Yankeetown Road at around 3 p.m. on Monday. No injuries were reported, according to authorities.

According to reports, the Washington C.H. Police Department responded to the following calls:. Criminal Damaging: At 4:07 p.m., a Golfview Drive resident reported damage to a vehicle by an unknown offender. Possession of Drug Paraphernalia: At 5:21 p.m. during a traffic stop, the driver was found to have an active...

The small town of Circleville, Ohio, has recently witnessed the closure of its Del Taco restaurant at 23601 US-23, a local favorite since its opening in March 2021. The abrupt end to this dining spot has not only left residents with fewer fast food options but also raises questions about the stability of employment and social spaces in the area. With the restaurant now closed, signage posted at the former establishment confirms its departure, leaving behind only two Del Taco locations in the entire state.

People gathered over the weekend to remember a Fayette County fire chief, and captain killed in a mechanical lift accident late last month.

Whether you're thinking about adopting a pet or simply delight in watching cute animals, you'd find a plethora of endearing pets awaiting adoption at animal shelters across and close to west jefferson..

The 27th annual Circleville’s Tuba Christmas performed the holiday hits Saturday at Christmas in the Park. Since the event’s inception, tuba, sousaphone, baritone and euphonium players have come together to play holiday favorites in a unique Christmas experience and invite the public to sing along. Worldwide, Tuba Christmas celebrated its 50th year this year and is held in cities near and far as a celebration of those who play, teach...

Three years ago, an Australian based, upscale, plant-based restaurant took a chance on opening their first United States location in Grandview. Now, they’re saying goodbye. Only temporarily, hopefully. Last week, Greenhouse Canteen, located at 1101 W. 5th Ave., announced that they’re exploring the possibility of a relocation, and as...

A new restaurant has come to Grove City. If you're in the mood for a bowl of noodles or boba, you might want to check out the new restaurant Bowl Boba, which is located in Grove City at 3949 Hoover Rd. Per the restaurant's social media account, Bowl Boba celebrated its grand opening on November 13.

ASHVILLE — The Harrison Township Division of Fire has put into service a new medic that will serve the community. In a press release, the Division of Fire said the tax levies the township has received provided the funding for the medic from the Horton Emergency Vehicles Company in Grove City. “New medics are taking anywhere from 36 to 48 months to be built and cost in excess of $350,000,”...

Here’s the (grand) scoop, Columbus: a new ice cream shop just opened in Grandview, and it’s a pretty big deal. Toft’s Grand Scoop, a highly anticipated scoop shop that serves Toft’s Ice Cream, is ready for some action. Their doors open at 11am daily, and they’ll have your sweet tooth covered until 9pm. “We may not have all our furniture in place yet (don’t worry, we’re working on it!), but we couldn’t wait to serve you our delicious ice cream creations!” their Facebook post reads.

Photo from Unsplash and unrelated to the city. For most people, it is a constant necessity of life to manage gas prices. The national average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas on Monday is $3.242, a week ago the price is $3.250 , according to AAA.

Toft's, known for selling mountains of hand-dipped ice cream and as Ohio's oldest dairy, quietly (and finally) opened a parlor near Grandview on Thursday.Context: If you've visited the original in my hometown of Sandusky, you understand the hype.With dozens of flavors, generous portions and rich taste and history, it's a landmark stop for Lake Erie tourists and locals alike.Zoom in: Toft's Grand Scoop is still setting up furniture and training employees, but that didn't deter my opening-day visit.I ordered my go-to since childhood — a small cup of moose tracks and mint chocolate chip ($5.50) — and topped it with...

I am only a sparrow amongst a great flock of sparrows. There are lots of sparrows. Excepting birders, they get little play or press. I was mildly self-disgusted to scroll back through the roster of nearly 400 Dispatch columns I’ve written to date and see that I’ve written about them only thrice. And now, a fourth time.

PICKAWAY – A two-vehicle crash occurred on US-22 around 1 pm today causing the route to be closed for a little while. The crash was between Locust Grove Road and Plummer Road on US-22 between Williamsport and New Holland. One of the vehicles traveled off the roadway and into a field. No major injuries were reported, but due to the amount of debris in the roadway, the roadway needed to be closed.

COMMERCIAL POINT, Ohio (WCMH) –  For the first time, a Scioto Township trustee who was caught on tape using a racial slur and now is refusing to resign, publicly addressed the community.  Many packed the Scioto Township board room and the halls on Nov. 30 as the public and other trustees asked for Bart Fannin […]

Pickaway County – Several Christmas lightings will occur this weekend, some include parades and Santa!. Circleville will have its Christmas Parade with Santa at 1 pm on Saturday, December 2, 2023, followed by Tuba Christmas, and events at the Pumpkin show park. So dress warm and come out and see Santa and the Parade. The parade route is below.

CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) – One woman was pronounced dead after a single-vehicle crash on an Ohio highway on Wednesday. The Pickaway County Sheriff’s Office went to the area of State Route 104 and Van Meter Road on Wednesday at 12:46 p.m. There, deputies found a beige Chevrolet Avalanche off the road on its top, over […]

If you’ve ever found yourself having to choose between pizza and nachos, don’t fret – there’s now a spot that allows you to have both, and as much as you could possibly eat. The state famous pizzeria, Massey’s Pizza, has not only reopened many of their...