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GLO bringing back drive-in for second year
LUCASVILLE- After yet another popular online voting competition, Growing Lucasville Opportunities (GLO) has announced the first 2024 lineup in the Summer Nights drive in series at the former Scioto Breeze drive-in on US 23 in Lucasville. With 550 people logging into Gmail accounts and casting votes, the team will move...
Chillicothe Police Dept. daily activity report: May 16, 2024
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Chillicothe Police Department responded to a variety of calls on May 16. Here is a snapshot of those calls for service. 1:17 AM: N Bridge St – Citation issued for a red light violation. 5:16 AM: N Paint St – Warrant arrest. Investigation continuing....
Learn more about building projects in Ross and Pike Counties with monthly permit report
CHILLICOTHE — Chillicothe and the surrounding area continue to stay busy with 60 permits shown on the April 2024 Permit Report from the Ross County Building Department. In Chillicothe Petland Inc. received a permit for the demolition of a building near Petland Inc. on Riverside Street. Communications Director for Petlean, Maria Smith, said the building was previously a used appliance warehouse and is in "disrepair." After demolition, the lot will be returned to green space for the time being.
Who was arrested in Ross County yesterday?
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Here is a list of arrests in Ross County on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. 4511.19A1H – OVI – .17 or more of alcohol per 210 liters of breath. Arresting Agency: Chillicothe Municipal Court Probation. In Custody: Yes. Schwarz, Peter (Age 56) Charge: 51.08 –...
Excitement Builds as Chillicothe Prepares to Open Pool for 2024 Summer Season
Chillicothe residents are gearing up for a refreshing start to the summer season as the city announces the highly anticipated opening of its public pool on Saturday, May 25th, 2024. After weeks of diligent preparation by the dedicated pool team, the facility is set to welcome visitors with its revamped...
Unioto utilizes late hits in win over Circleville, locks down second consecutive district title
ATHENS — Alexis Book knew she had a hit in the works. The senior felt it as she stepped to the plate for the third time Friday in the bottom of the fifth inning of Unioto's district final against Circleville. She made contact in her first two at-bats, but was sent back down after flying out in both attempts. As the old saying goes, third time's the charm. ...
Ross Co. Sheriff’s Office daily activity report: May 16, 2024
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to a variety of calls on May 16, 2024. 12:54 AM: Deputies responded to a report of a death on Porter Hollow Road in Frankfort. The death was determined to be non-suspicious. 3:18 AM: A traffic stop was conducted...
Hometown Hero | Anne Caudill
SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio (WSAZ) - The academic year is almost over and, with it, the prized memories both in and out of the classroom. For this week’s Hometown Heroes, WSAZ’s Tony Cavalier chose a young teacher and her committee of students who brainstormed then pulled off a special prom theme -- all around two unusual events.
Commissioners discuss sewer projects
The Pike County Commissioners met with Kris Ruggles from Stand Associates who has been working with Pike County in the water and sewer projects. The first project was the replacing of an air release valve, which the commissioners have had designed for almost a year and half and looks like a solution has been reached of how to replace the valves on Department of Energy (DOE) property. “We (Pike County)...
Honoring those who have served and died for our freedom: Samantha Schaedler
Guest columnist Samantha Schaedler of Bainbridge Township is a teacher at Brady Middle School in the Orange School District. The end of May marks Memorial Day, a great opportunity to celebrate the men and women who have committed their lives to selflessly serve our nation. If you purchase a product...
Kiwanis brings more accessibility at Tracy Park playground
Portsmouth Kiwanians have been working to make the Tracy Park playground more welcoming to children of all abilities and, last week, cut the ribbon on their latest project. There are hundreds of children in Scioto County with disabilities, some of which might make it unsafe for them to play on a typical playground. But the playground at the heart of Portsmouth’s Tracy Park is now home to accessible swings and play area that will offer more fun for more kids to have together.
Chillicothe awarded H2Ohio Chloride Reduction grant for $75,000
CHILLICOTHE - The City of Chillicothe announced that it is the recipient of grant funding from the H2Ohio Chloride Reduction Program. The funding is for communities to improve salt storage and distribution to reduce the amount of salt running off into Ohio’s streams, rivers, and lakes. The program was a highly competitive opportunity through the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency to provide $1 million across municipalities to prevent chloride pollution. ...
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...
OSHP: Man critically injured after motorcycle crashes into utility pole in Ross County
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A motorcyclist was critically injured when he crashed into a utility pole in Ross County on Monday, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Just before 6:15 p.m., a man riding a 1999 Harley Davidson 883 motorcycle was heading north on state Route 772. While approaching up-ahead traffic in the northbound lane, the motorcyclist crossed the centerline and overturned.
Ross County daily arrest record: May 16, 2024
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Several individuals were arrested yesterday in Ross County. Here is a list of those taken into custody. Moss, Cassie (39): 4549.03 – Leaving Scene of a Property Accident. Staley, Charles Jr. (53): 4511.19A1A – OVI. Woods, Trenton (19): Charges not specified. Conley, Jason (41):...
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