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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...
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...
Herr Foods, Inc, announces investment to create 125 new jobs in Jackson and Chillicothe
JACKSON –– Herr Foods, Inc., a recognized leader in the snack food industry, in collaboration with JobsOhio, Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE), the Jackson County Ohio Economic Development Partnership and the Jackson Civic Improvement Corporation announced an investment of $31 million in Southeast Ohio, creating 125 new jobs in Jackson and Chillicothe.
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. ...
Ross County – Violent Altercation Sends One to Columbus by Med Helicopter, One Arrested
In the early hours of May 7th, 2024, law enforcement rushed to respond to reports of a fight in the vicinity of 370 McKellar Street. Upon arrival, officers encountered a scene of chaos and bloodshed. The victim was found severely injured, bleeding profusely from his head. Recounted being ambushed by...
Ross County – Man Arrested for Strangulation, Domestic Violence, and Possible Rape Charges
Ross County – A man has been charged with several domestic violence charges after a serious incident that occurred on 5/12/24. According to the Chillicothe Police Department, they were called to a home after a victim called 911 after leaving her home after her live-in boyfriend attacked her. In the report, the victim claimed that the suspect identified as Peyton Hill had slapped her with an open hand, punched her multiple times, choked her, and raped her. She explained to police that he had come home drunk from family’s house and fell asleep on the couch. She said the violence happened after their infant son woke her and Hill up crying around 3 am. When she encountered Hill she asked if he had brought supplies home that she had asked but he said no and got angry with her. That was when she said the violence erupted and he grabbed her and assaulted her. She said that she then attempted to remove the baby from the home and was assaulted a second time. Finally leaving home with the baby she went to a family member’s home and called the police.
Ex-employee accuses Adena Health of taking Medicare pay for unnecessary heart surgeries
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (WCMH) — A federal lawsuit unsealed Friday has accused a Chillicothe-based medical provider of performing unnecessary heart surgeries and taking pay from the U.S. government. The lawsuit is a qui tam action, meaning that plaintiff Rhett Holland’s attorneys sued on behalf of the United States over fraudulently obtained money. Holland was Adena Health […]
Wanted fugitive from Louisiana found locked up in Ross County Jail
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A man wanted by authorities in Louisiana was apprehended yesterday in Ross County, according to the local Sheriff’s Office. Deputies discovered that Dominik Littlejohn, an inmate currently held at the Ross County Jail on a local theft charge, was also wanted out of Baton Rouge, Louisiana on two counts of felony theft.
Chillicothe Secures H2Ohio Chloride Reduction Grant to Enhance Salt Management
In a significant development for environmental stewardship and community safety, the City of Chillicothe has been awarded grant funding from the H2Ohio Chloride Reduction Program. This funding initiative aims to empower communities in improving salt storage and distribution practices to curtail the runoff of salt into Ohio’s water bodies.
Public Records: Ross County restaurant inspections
The following are restaurant inspections with critical violations, as reported by the Ross County Health Department in April. April 10 Bainbridge 1st Stop, 432 E. Main St., Bainbridge. Observed items stored in front of and inside the hand wash sink. ...
Chillicothe medical clinic shut down amidst drug scandal
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – The Guardian broke the story of the sudden closing of Rose Medical Clinic, a local healthcare provider in Chillicothe, located at 67 E. Water St., following the suspension of Physician Assistant Rufus Frank Lowman Jr’s medical license. The State Medical Board of Ohio took action...
Group collected signatures to end gerrymandering in Ohio during Chillicothe stop on Saturday
CHILLICOTHE — About 25 advocates of fair elections from across Ohio gathered in Chillicothe Saturday for a mass signature-gathering effort to ensure a proposed constitutional amendment to end gerrymandering in Ohio qualifies for the November ballot. Gathering signatures in Chillicothe is especially meaningful given that the city twice served as Ohio’s capital in the early 1800s before the Statehouse’s permanent move to Columbus, said the Rev. Terry Williams of Chillicothe’s Orchard Hill United Church of Christ. ...
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.
Unlocking the Archive: Track photos from 1969 pose a small mystery
This week's photos come with a small mystery. We digitized a packet of negatives which was marked as COL track meet (dist) May 11, 1969. There was a selection of track photos in it. However, the mystery is that we don't know who is in the photos. Checking in our...
Ross Co. garage fire under arson investigation
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A garage fire in Ross County is currently under investigation for possible arson, according to local authorities. The incident occurred on May 9 at a residence on Pam Lane, just south of downtown Chillicothe. Upon arrival, deputies found the garage fully engulfed in flames. Fire crews...
See first pitch times, locations for Chillicothe-area softball teams in state tournament
CHILLICOTHE − As the second week of the high school softball tournament plays out, teams from around the area look to extend their playoff runs. Even if it last just one more game, no team is willing to bow out in the district tournament just yet. But with the...
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