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Chillicothe man charged in drive-by shooting
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – A Chillicothe man was arrested and charged following a drive-by shooting. On May 1st, deputies responded to a report of shots fired at a residence on Route 41. Witnesses described the suspect vehicle as a black Ford Fusion, with one occupant identified as Wyatt Swackhammer. Law...
Feast of the Flowering Moon Celebrates Indigenous Culture and Community in Chillicothe, Ohio
Chillicothe, Ohio – As Memorial Day weekend approaches, the historic downtown of Chillicothe, Ohio, prepares to host the annual Feast of the Flowering Moon festival from May 24th to May 26th. This beloved event, organized by Feast of the Flowering Moon, Inc., promises a vibrant celebration of Native American culture alongside family-friendly entertainment for residents and visitors alike.
Beautiful peony farms sits in the Hills of Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE— This time of year many people are buying their mothers, or other loved ones, flowers to show their love and appreciation. Or maybe you are just buying them to make your house look pretty, but did you ever think of where these thousands of flowers come from? For some the peonies on their table come from the Great Seal Peony Farm right here in Ross County. ...
HHS, MHS athletes headed to track regionals
The Hillsboro and McClain track and field teams had athletes advance to regional competition in 20 individual events and eight relays during the 2024 Division II Southeast District Track and Field Championships held last week at Washington High School. On the girls side, McClain junior Brenna Wright was a double...
Unioto senior to serve country after graduation
CHILLICOTHE — Unioto senior Alexis Bader has been preparing for her future long before graduation as over the summer before her senior year she completed her basic training for the Army. Growing up Bader said she always told people she wanted to be in the Army. Her grandfather and...
Two Adults and Two Children Saved During Water Rescue in Highland County
ROSS COUNTY – Paint Creek emergency crews sprang into action at 1:52 pm on Friday, May 18th, when a distress call summoned them to Felson Park. The urgency of the situation arose as two adults and two children found themselves trapped in the water. Upon their arrival, the Greenfield...
Four rescued from Paint Creek’s high water
Two adults and two juveniles who were swept away by high waters Saturday in Paint Creek in Greenfield were rescued safely by six members of the Paint Creek Joint EMS/Fire District and two officers from the Greenfield Police Department. The incident happened around 2 p.m. in the creek near Felson...
Local veteran to give first salute to graduating cadet
CHILLICOTHE — Local Vietnam War Veteran Rick Hatton was recently selected to give the first salute to a graduating Navy cadet at his graduation, something Hatton calls being selected an "honor." The first salute is a tradition in many of the military branches where those graduating give a special...
'The Berrys played a role with inspiring me toward excellence'
The story of how 19 mothers and 37 children marched daily — rain or shine — for two years to end segregation of Hillsboro’s public schools would have been lost, if not for members of the community urging others to help save this important piece of Ohio’s history. “The Lincoln School Story,” a documentary made by WOUB with funding of Ohio Humanities, was screened to kick off Berry Day Week on Monday at the Athena Cinema, in Uptown Athens. ...
Unioto tennis' Hanes and Thornsberry prepare for first state tennis tournament appearance
CHILLICOTHE − When Unioto's Lucas Hanes and Mason Thornsberry first picked up tennis, they never anticipated reaching the position they're in now. The two first delved into the sport in their sophomore years as a lark. Unioto coach Brandon Hanes encouraged the two to give the sport a shot, and they saw another opportunity to interact with their friends and stay active during the spring sports season. It wasn't until their wins began to pile up that...
'I enjoyed helping people': Foster retires from Community Action Board
CHILLICOTHE — After 20 years of serving on the Community Action Board in Ross County, Don Foster is officially retiring. Foster eagerly joined the board as the NAACP representative after moving to Chillicothe. He had previously served on the Washington Courthouse board. Foster said he was "pleased" to be able to serve. His giving spirit was something instilled in him at a young age by his parents.
Missing man found
A South Salem man who was reported as missing after leaving his home around 7:45 a.m. Tuesday was found safe and was back at home around 7 p.m. Wednesday. Michael Marler, 64, had not been seen since he left home for work Tuesday morning. His family said he did not return home for lunch or after his shift as he usually does Tuesday and was still missing late Wednesday.
Ohio University Chillicothe to host prevention conference
CHILLICOTHE - Ohio University Chillicothe will host Innovation in Prevention in Rural Ohio: The South Central Ohio Prevention Conference on May 29. Social workers, counselors, chemical dependency counselors, teachers, law enforcement, healthcare professionals, and others interested in creating a safe and healthy community are invited to attend the free conference, which will take place in Bennett Hall on the campus of Ohio University Chillicothe.
Incident Report: Ross County Authorities Respond to Alleged Stabbing Incident
On May 16, 2024, at approximately 1:08 PM, law enforcement officials in Chillicothe responded to a report of an incident involving falsification of a public official, criminal damaging/endangering, and criminal trespass. The incident occurred on South Bridge Street. Several Deputies were dispatched to May’s Trailer Court in Ross County, Ohio,...
Plan your weekend at the Feast of the Flowering Moon
CHILLICOTHE — As is tradition in Chillicothe over Memorial Day weekend the Feast of the Flowering Moon will be taking place in Downtown Chillicothe and Yoctangee Park. The weekend will include performances, a duck derby, a car show, a parade and a variety of vendors with goods for sale. Friday, May 24 ...
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