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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 […]

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Chillicothe Gazette

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

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Chillicothe Gazette

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

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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 […]

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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.

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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 · 22h

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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.

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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 […]

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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 […]

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The Logan Daily News

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

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24 confirmed measles cases reported in Pike County, Ohio; infant hospitalized

PIKE COUNTY, Ohio. (WSAZ) - The Pike County General Health District says it is reporting a total of 24 confirmed cases of measles in Pike County, along with two suspected cases. The health district also reported that an infant has been hospitalized with measles. Measles symptoms may include high fever,...

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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. […]

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Chillicothe Voters Reject Street-Repair Income Tax for Second Time in 2026

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Chillicothe voters rejected a 0.2 percent municipal income tax for street repairs in the Nov. 3, 2026 general election — the second time in 2026 the proposal has failed — the Chillicothe Gazette reported from unofficial results of the Ross County Board of Elections. The levy failed with 4,258 votes against and […]

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Steubenville runs past Jackson in regional quarterfinals

STEUBENVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) – Despite both playing football for over a century, the Steubenville Big Red (9-2) and the Jackson Ironmen (8-4) had never faced off until the 2026 Region 11 quarterfinals. In their first matchup, Steubenville’s run game made a strong impression, rushing for 386 yards and powering the Big Red to a dominant 47-17 win.

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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...

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Chillicothe Writes Data Center Rules as Ohio Voters Reject All 21 Ballot Tests

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Ohio voters rejected data centers in every one of the 21 local ballot tests on Nov. 3, and Chillicothe — which had no measure on its own ballot — is now writing its rules for the industry before a decision is forced on it. The city is drafting new zoning rules for […]

Chillicothe Gazette

Adena completes special season with regional final loss to Meadowbrook

CAMBRIDGE — Seven games into this season, if you would’ve told Adena’s coaching staff that the Warriors would be playing in a regional final, they may have looked at you like you had a screw loose. At that point in the year, Adena was facing adversity, injuries to several key pieces, and was searching for any type of rhythm at 2-5 overall. But once they did find a formula that worked, there was no looking back. It all led to a Division V regional final appearance on Saturday, Nov. 7, at Cambridge High School. But after rattling off five straight victories to get to that point, the Warriors reached the end of the line with a 25-16, 25-21, 25-16 loss to Byesville Meadowbrook (25-1). RELATED: Four area volleyball players earn All-Ohio recognition “We saw Meadowbrook in the summertime and kind of knew what we were up against,” Adena coach Laura Smith said. “We just don't have the firepower they do, and we’ll just have to keep working on that. They’re well-coached and they work hard. And that’s not to say we don’t. But they have a lot more kids that are taller, and I know the work they do in

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Chillicothe Gazette