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Drug Trafficking Investigation Leads to Arrest and Seizure in Chillicothe
Chillicothe, Ross County, Ohio – On April 23, 2024, the Chillicothe Police Department conducted a search warrant at 432 W Lillie Street, following an investigation into alleged drug trafficking activities. Detective Adam Steele initiated the investigation earlier in April after receiving information regarding drug trafficking at the residence. On...
School administrators help prepare OUC teacher candidates for their careers
CHILLICOTHE - Ohio University Chillicothe’s graduating education majors recently participated in mock interviews with local educators and administrators to help hone their interview skills and prepare them for the job hunt, while learning what their local school districts are searching for in new teacher candidates. Lindsey McNeal, principal of...
What we learned: Takeaways from the past week in area high school baseball and softball
CHILLICOTHE — Time is running out for area baseball and softball teams. Playoffs are no longer some far-flung goal off in the distance. Tournament time is right around the corner. Softball is in its final week of the regular season. Teams from around the area are all cracking down as their final conference matchups loom in the distance.
City Council to look at raising refuse disposal prices
CHILLICOTHE — During a recent City Services Committee meeting of the Chillicothe City Council members of the committee voted on an issue involving raising the price for refuse disposal. Members include Deidra Nickerson, Lisa Bennett and Steve Barnes but other members of council were also present at the meeting...
Unlocking the Archive: Tone Loc performs in Chillicothe in April 2004
This week's archive photo comes from 2004 when Tone Loc performed in Chillicothe. The concert was held at the Backstage on April 30, 2004, although the photos from the event weren't in the Gazette until the May 2 edition that year. If you are reading this in the print edition,...
Fire at hospital hill residence
The Waverly Fire Department was dispatched to a structure at 116 Sunrise early Tuesday morning. On arrival, FD personnel found a single story dwelling heavily involved with fire, according to a report from the Waverly Fire Department. The fire had already self vented through the roof and personnel deployed handlines to start extinguishing the blaze. Once a water supply was established, a deck gun was used to knock down hot spots. ...
Chillicothe Police Department Executes Drug Search Warrants, Makes Arrests
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – The Chillicothe Police Department took decisive action on April 23, 2024, executing drug search warrants at two residences in the city. The targeted addresses were 432 Lillie Street and 465 Willow Lane, where law enforcement officers discovered a cache of illicit substances and related paraphernalia. During...
Kenworth Truck Plant in Chillicothe Celebrates 50 Years of Manufacturing Excellence
Kenworth Truck, a division of PACCAR Inc., has been honored with a formal proclamation from the Ross County Commissioners, commemorating the 50-year anniversary of its Chillicothe, Ohio plant. The celebration, which took place on Friday, April 26, 2024, highlighted the remarkable journey of the manufacturer of Class-8 Heavy Duty trucks since its inception in 1974.
Get your team ready for the 2024 Sand in the Streets Tournament
CHILLICOTHE — The 2024 Sand in the Streets event has been scheduled. This year's event will be an action-packed weekend of beach volleyball excitement right in the heart of Downtown Chillicothe. Whether you're a seasoned competitor or just looking for some recreational fun, there's something for everyone. The kickoff...
Community Action Committee of Pike County hosting painting party May 8
Calling all art enthusiasts: Unleash your inner artist and join the Community Action Committee of Pike County's Painting Party. Led by local artist Cindy B, you'll create a stunning seascape masterpiece on Wednesday, May 8 from 5-7 p.m. at the Pike County Senior Center (402 Clough Street in Waverly). All...
Annual Wildflower Trilogy hikes set for Saturday, May 4
Pike Lake State Park Naturalist Matt Minter will be leading his annual “Spring Wildflower Trilogy” of hikes on Saturday, May 4. Minter has led the wildflower hike at Pike Lake State Park since 1977. Once again, Minter will lead a series of three hikes. While on the hikes, visitors will also hear stories of local folklore — some Native American and some based on local events since the time of the white settlers in the 1790s and Civil War era. ...
Pike County team works to capitalize on natural and cultural assets
Waverly — An eight-person team from Pike County participated in a three-day workshop designed especially for towns and communities bordering national or state parks, forests, and other treasured public lands in the Appalachian Region. During the workshop the team heard from national and regional experts on destination stewardship, asset development, arts and culture, natural and recreation resources, and community branding. The team also developed a focused approach to build on their specific opportunities created by proximity to public lands and their confluence of resources. ...
Lady Tigers outlast Piketon in 8-inning win
The McClain varsity softball team needed eight innings and a huge walk-off game-winning double by Brie Cummins to defeat a very talented Piketon team, 13-12 Thursday on Daryle Unger Field in Greenfield. “It was an all-out slugfest with hot bats on both sides of the field,” McClain head coach Molly...
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