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Counterfeit cash leads to arrest at a Chillicothe Dollar General
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Local authorities were dispatched to the Dollar General store at 609 Central Center in response to a case involving counterfeit bills. Upon arrival, officers made contact with store employees who reported that a customer, identified as Jamie Ford, attempted to load money onto a prepaid card using four $50 bills. The bills, when checked with a currency marker, were found to be counterfeit. Further inspection revealed that all four bills shared the same serial number, “PG11642988A”.
Cast your vote for the April 21-27 Chillicothe Gazette Athletes of the Week
CHILLICOTHE — The end of the week is here again, and you know what that means. Every week, plenty of impressive athletic performances occur for high school teams around the area. Some, though, stand out as the cream of the crop. Now, it's time to select your favorites. This...
Criminals punch holes in bus gas tank at Chillicothe daycare
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — In a shocking act of vandalism, a local daycare center was targeted by criminals. The Play & Learn Express daycare, situated on North High Street, became the unfortunate victims. On Thursday, staff at the daycare center alerted both the police and fire department after discovering that...
Adena patient thankful after massive heart attack
CHILLICOTHE – Jesse Patterson has always been more of a self-treatment type of guy when it comes to dealing with his health. So, when the normally active 73-year-old New Holland resident started getting short of breath and felt his lungs burning when he walked any distance, he figured he just needed to exercise a bit more. But Patterson, who lived in Chillicothe at the time, realized his problem was more serious one day when he experienced what...
Hillsboro man charged with bank robbery
A Hillsboro man is being held in the Ross County Jail in Chillicothe after being charged in the April 18 robbery of the Buckeye Savings Bank in Bainbridge. Williams L. Eads, 49, has been charged with robbery, a third-degree felony, by the Ross County Sheriff’s Office and is being held on a $25,000 bond, according to Chillicothe Municipal Court online records.
Man spits on Chillicothe cop, ends up in jail
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A Chillicothe Police Department officer was spit on while responding to a report of a man behaving erratically in traffic on Wednesday. The officer, according to his report, observed a man standing in the middle of Bridge St. at E 5th Street while vehicles were traveling nearby. Upon approaching the individual, later identified as Larry Bowman, the officer was met with an angry verbal barrage.
Wellness center aims to help with behavioral health and substance abuse issues
CHILLICOTHE — The Serenity Wellness Center in Chillicothe has a goal of providing behavioral health and substance abuse recovery services but the family running it has a more personal goal of giving love to the community. The family-run business includes Shaina, Rachel and Kaytlin Conley all working together to help provide the help...
High School Softball: Power rankings for Chillicothe-area teams after Week 5
CHILLICOTHE — Even as the final stretch of the high school softball season approaches, there's little slowing down teams around the area. Piketon and Westfall, two of the most emergent teams in the back half of the year, fought down to the wire Wednesday in a bout for control of third place in the Scioto Valley Conference. Chillicothe has won four straight. Unioto tied an OHSAA record for home runs in a game over the weekend. Playoffs...
Chillicothe nursing facility sued for wrongful death
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A new lawsuit has been filed against Westmoreland Place, also known as Westmoreland at CareCore, a local nursing facility. The plaintiffs allege that the facility failed to provide adequate medical care for their loved one, William Allen, ultimately leading to his death. Allen was a short-term...
Chillicothe Police daily activity report: April 29, 2024
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Chillicothe Police Department has released its daily activity report for Monday, April 29. | 12:21 AM | DUS – FRA & Random Verification Suspension | S DOUGLAS AVE | On 4/29/2024 an officer conducted a traffic stop on a red 2014 Chevrolet Cruze for Fictitious Plates.
Man passed out in car turns out to be wanted fugitive from Scioto Co.
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A man found passed out in a vehicle in Sherman Park on Sunday was arrested after police discovered he was a wanted fugitive from another county. Officers found 24-year-old Toban Byrd unresponsive in the vehicle and suspected he was under the influence of an unknown substance.
Grand Jury: High Speed Chase on East Main Street to Downtown Chillicothe
The Ross County Grand Jury returned all 16 of their cases Friday, April 26th, 2024, with nine open for release to the public. From testimony in the grand jury in one of the cases, according to the Ross County Prosecutor’s Office:. On March 16th, a Ross County Sheriff’s Deputy...
Chillicothe Farmers Market to Host Click It or Ticket Kickoff Event
Chillicothe, Ohio – The Chillicothe Farmers Market invites the community to join them for the Click It or Ticket Kickoff Event on Saturday, May 18, from 8 am to 11 am. The event will feature Trooper Corey Cottrill speaking about seat belt safety at 10 am at the Safe Communities tent. Visitors can expect informative presentations, giveaways, and access to valuable traffic safety resources.
Chillicothe CPS investigation leads to drug raid and arrests
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio –– Two men and a woman were arrested on Tuesday, April 23, after an encounter with police at a Chillicothe residence. The incident stemmed from a Child Protective Services (CPS) investigation. Officers were dispatched to 465 Willow Lane, to assist a CPS worker in locating a...
Chillicothe coordinates community yard sales with large item pickup
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The City of Chillicothe is streamlining its annual community yard sale event by coordinating it with the city’s large item pickup schedule. Residents can now hold yard sales on the weekend before their designated large item pickup week without paying the usual $5 permit fee.
Search underway in Chillicothe: Driver flees after crash
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A search operation is currently underway on Route 772 at Patton Hill Road, following an incident involving a silver car found abandoned in a ditch. The driver of the vehicle reportedly fled the scene, disappearing into a nearby field. Deputies, along with troopers from the Ohio...
Softball Game Recap: Piketon Gets the Win
Piketon won against West Union on Saturday with six runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Saturday. The Piketon Redstreaks skirted past the Clay Panthers 6-5. That's two games straight that Piketon has won by just one run. For Clay's part, Shea Rawlins made the...
Chillicothe Residents Gear Up for Annual Community Yard Sales
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – The city of Chillicothe is gearing up for its highly anticipated annual community yard sales, set to coincide with the city’s large-item pickup program. In an official announcement released on April 26, 2024, city officials unveiled the schedule for this year’s yard sale events, offering residents an opportunity to declutter their homes and find new treasures.
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