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Chillicothe Police Dept. daily activity report: May 16, 2024
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Chillicothe Police Department responded to a variety of calls on May 16. Here is a snapshot of those calls for service. 1:17 AM: N Bridge St – Citation issued for a red light violation. 5:16 AM: N Paint St – Warrant arrest. Investigation continuing....
Man indicted, accused of killing 14-year-old boy in Columbus in 2022
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A grand jury indicted a Mansfield man on charges of aggravated murder and murder in the death of a 14-year-old Chillicothe boy in 2022. Brylan Butcher, 14, was found dead on March 5, 2022, in an alley behind Eureka Avenue in the Hilltop neighborhood. His...
Waverly to receive grant for energy-efficient streetlights
WAVERLY, Ohio – The city of Waverly is set to brighten its streets and save on energy costs thanks to a $32,626 grant from the state. The funding will allow the city to replace 46 streetlights with energy-efficient LED lighting, as part of Governor Mike DeWine’s $3.1 million initiative to promote sustainability in Ohio communities.
Feast of the Flowering Moon Festival Celebrates Native American Heritage in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – The annual Feast of the Flowering Moon Festival, a cherished tradition in Chillicothe, Ohio, is gearing up to celebrate Native American heritage and community spirit once again. Originating in 1984, the festival pays homage to the vibrant history and culture of the Native American tribes that...
Local pastor celebrates 32 years of ministry
CHILLICOTHE — Pastor J Troy Gray at Zion Baptist Church recently celebrated his 32nd anniversary serving his congregation and the community at large. When he started at 29 years old he could have never imagined where God would lead the church. Gray grew up in poverty, he and his single mother were often...
Superload 10 Arrives North of Chillicothe
North of Chillicothe – I happened to encounter Superload number 10 on my way into town. The first clue was pack of Highway Patrol cruisers and lift trucks in the opposite lanes where State Route 104 became the 207 Connector. Then about a mile back was the load itself,...
Chillicothe Police daily activity report: May 13, 2024
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Chillicothe Police Department responded to a variety of calls on Monday, May 13, 2024. Here is a snapshot of those calls for service. 2:24 AM: Theft complaint | 637 Liberty St. 5:04 AM: Red light violation | 317 E. Main St. 5:33 AM: Red light...
Softball Recap: Piketon snaps three-game streak of wins on the road
Piketon and Wellston squared off in some playoff action on Tuesday, but Piketon had to settle for second. They lost 9-1 to the Wellston Golden Rockets. Piketon's defeat signaled the end of their five-game winning streak. Zoey Fuchs was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with a home run.
Fire crews combat early morning blaze at mobile home, no injuries reported
Carteret County, NC — Multiple first responders were on scene of a residential structure fire in Otway early this morning, May 14. Fire crews were dispatched to an active fire at the Down East Mobile Home Park around 6:00 a.m. on Shannon Drive. Once on scene, fire crews with...
Police ticket same high-speed driver coming and going: Bainbridge Township Police Blotter
A Cleveland man, 28, received two speeding tickets within 30 minutes of each other from the same officer along the same stretch of freeway. As the driver was traveling east at 11:34 p.m. May 7, radar clocked him at 87 mph. After he was cited and released, the same officer...
Round' the Town: Next time you don‘t know what to do, remember, God knows
Good news that Herr’s is building a plant for their Cheese Curls that will employment 75 people. It will be located on the old Goodyear site. I wrote about it a year ago and at that time they would employ 18 people. Congrats to Tara Goodman Richards on her appointment to being the Jackson Middle School Principal! A dream come true for her! For some mysterious reason, I haven’t received...
Memorial Day observances planned
Memorial Day observances have been announced for Monday, May 27 in Hillsboro, Greenfield, Pricetown and South Salem. In Hillsboro, the program will begin at 10:30 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial on the west side of the Highland County Courthouse. The speaker will be Thomas Payne, who spent 25 years in the U.S. Air Force before retiring as a major.
Minter receives sustainable agriculture grant
PIKETON - Logan Minter with Ohio State University, South Centers in Piketon, was awarded $49,529 for the project, "Expanding Opportunities of Season-Long Row Covers in Cucurbit Production using Native Pollinators." "This project will engage in cooperative research to apply use of season-long row covers and native pollinators to enhance sustainability...
Ross County Artist Completes Smokey Bear Mural Promoting Wildfire Prevention at Western Elementary School
CHILLICOTHE, May 14, 2024 – Pam Kellough, a celebrated artist hailing from Chillicothe, has added another masterpiece to her portfolio with the completion of the Smokey Bear mural at Western Elementary School in Pike County. The vibrant mural, adorned with the intricate strokes of Kellough’s brush, serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of wildfire prevention while celebrating the natural beauty and resources of Ohio’s State Forests.
Chillicothe born singer-songwriter publishes new album
CHILLICOTHE — What do Sir Elton John, Reba McEntire, Toby Keith, Loretta Lynn, Brad Paisley, Steven Curtis Chapman and Chris Stapleton all have in common? They all have performed songs written or produced by a country singer-songwriter who was born in Chillicothe. ...
Scioto County Memorial Day parade to be May 27
PORTSMOUTH- Memorial Day is just around the corner and, along with it, area festivities and parades. One such parade is the Scioto County Memorial Day Parade in Portsmouth. “It brings people together, I think, to honor the veterans who did fight for our freedom,” said Donna Lewis. Lewis is...
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