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Pike County Deputies Shoot Armed Chillicothe Suspect During Foot Pursuit in Beaver

BEAVER, Ohio — A 56-year-old Chillicothe man was shot by Pike County sheriff’s deputies Wednesday afternoon after authorities say he opened fire on deputies during a foot pursuit in Beaver. According to a news release from Pike County Sheriff Tracy D. Evans, deputies were dispatched around 2:22 p.m....

Pike County, OH · 1d

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Lake Hope Dining Lodge in McArthur, Ohio, Serves Hearty Meals in a Cabin-Style Setting Inside a Forested State Park

Deep in the woods of southeast Ohio, past winding park roads and tall trees, a wooden lodge sits on a hillside above a quiet lake. Hikers come here after long days on the trails, and cabin guests stroll over when nobody feels like cooking. The menu leans hard into smoked...

Mcarthur, OH · 1d

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Rooftop Chase in Chillicothe Ends With Arrest of Scioto County Felony Suspect

CHILLICOTHE — A man wanted in Scioto County on rape and kidnapping charges was taken into custody late Sunday night after Chillicothe police chased him through an attic and onto a rooftop, where officers used a drone and Tasers to end the standoff, according to Chillicothe Police Department reports cited by the Scioto Post. Aaron […]

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Baby On The Way For Mom Charged In Ohio ‘House Of Horrors’ Case

Elizabeth Siders Elizabeth Siders, the mother accused alongside three family members of subjecting 16 children...

Hamden, OH · 2d

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Two Chillicothe Women Indicted on Drug Trafficking Counts After Traffic Stop

Two Chillicothe women have been indicted by a Ross County grand jury on four drug-related offenses after a traffic stop in which officers allegedly found more than 200 grams of methamphetamine, according to Jenna Hornyak, an investigator for the Ross County Prosecutor’s Office, the Chillicothe Gazette reported. Brittany Sauders and Linsey Kifer were each charged […]

Chillicothe, OH · 1d

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Ross Co. Sheriff Crime Log – November 11, 2026

The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to 8 incidents on November 11, 2026, ranging from criminal trespass and disorderly conduct to theft, a traffic crash and false alarms. Notable calls included an arrest for making false alarms to law enforcement during a burglary investigation on Falls Road, a disorderly conduct complaint on Western Avenue in which a woman reported being threatened by a neighbor, and two separate theft complaints taken by phone report.

Ross County, OH · 1d

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Looking at ATV/UTV safety after deadly incidents

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Two deaths related to ATVs and UTVs have occurred in our region this week. Abel Sims, 12, of Cabell County, died Wednesday night. Levi Risner of Scioto County, Ohio, died Tuesday. Riding off-road vehicles is a popular pastime in the Tri-State. Jack McNeely, director of...

Cabell County, WV · 14h

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22-year-old man dies after electric bicycle crash in Wayne County

MONTICELLO, Ky. – A 22-year-old man is dead after an electric bicycle crash in Wayne County on Saturday. According to the Kentucky State Police, on Saturday, Nov. 7, troopers were contacted by Wayne County 911 regarding a fatal wreck on KY167 in Monticello, Kentucky. Authorities say a preliminary investigation...

Wayne County, KY · 2d

Chillicothe Gazette

Mobile golf simulator gets $18,000 boost in Chillicothe

Hot Shots Entertainment LLC received $18,000 to help launch a mobile golf simulator serving four southern Ohio counties. The funding from Mission Conversion Services Alliance will support the Chillicothe-based entrepreneurial venture, according to a community announcement from the Joint Economic Development Initiative of Southern Ohio . Hot Shots Entertainment plans to bring the interactive golf simulator to events in Ross, Pike, Scioto and Jackson counties. The business will be available for fundraisers, fairs, festivals, weddings, parties and other private events. The simulator is the first of its kind in the region, according to the announcement. Investment supports a new regional business “Hot Shots Entertainment is a great example of southern Ohio’s entrepreneurial spirit and the expansion of niche markets that are emerging across southern Ohio,” said Tammy Eallonardo, director of Greater Chillicothe & Ross County Development. “MCSA is a respected partner of economic development and is keen to support small business across a wide range of industries. We appreciate their willingness to invest in our local economies.” More information about the business is available at thehotshotsentertainment.com . Hot Shots Entertainment can also be found on Facebook . This story was produced with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were

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God does not like ugly

It is the feeling of invisibility being felt by our youth. It is where they feel disregarded or overlooked by society. During the 2015 riot in Baltimore, the late Congressman Elijah Cummings walked the streets in West Baltimore to de-escalate the civil unrest following the death of Freddie Gray in police custody.

Baltimore, MD · 1d

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Nelsonville council president removed, resigns

NELSONVILLE, Ohio — Nelsonville’s charter council has two open seats after it removed the council president from his position Monday, Nov. 9, and as another member tendered her resignation. The council voted to remove former council president Cameron Peck from his position Monday, and he resigned immediately after....

Nelsonville, OH · 17h

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Portsmouth troopers investigating deadly ATV and car crash

SOUTH WEBSTER, Ohio (WSYX) — Authorities are investigating a deadly crash that happened on SR 140 in Scioto County. Troopers from the Portsmouth Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol responded at around 3:06 p.m. Tuesday after a 2004 Honda TRX350 four Trax ATV and a 2026 Ford Bronco collided. The crash took place when the ATV, driven by 16-year-old Levi H. Risner of South Webster, attempted a left turn from New Globe Road onto SR 140 and did not yield to the oncoming Bronco, which was driven by 44-year-old Samantha J. Haddox of Greenup, Kentucky. The Ford Bronco struck the ATV during the turn.

Scioto County, OH · 2d

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Chillicothe Police Crime Log – November 10, 2026

On November 10, 2026, the Chillicothe Police Department responded to 19 incidents, ranging from theft complaints and disorderly conduct to domestic violence and traffic offenses. Notable calls included a domestic violence incident on Ervin Avenue, an endangering children case involving a runaway juvenile on North Hickory Street, a hit-skip crash investigation on Beechwood Street, and a menacing by stalking complaint on Akron Street.

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MiamI (OH) scoreboard operator gets unhinged unsportsmanlike penalty vs. Ohio

The Miami (Ohio) RedHawks had the opportunity to stay in the MAC title game conversation, defeat a hated rival and deliver said rival its first conference loss of the season all in one night. With so much at stake, people will use all sorts of tactics to achieve victory. The players themselves fought valiantly, earning a 34-17 win versus the Ohio […] The post MiamI (OH) scoreboard operator gets unhinged unsportsmanlike penalty vs. Ohio appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Athens, OH · 2d

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Bibibop construction to finish in two months

Bibibop Asian Grill is opening an Athens location at 40 S. Court St. GreenHeart Construction Group anticipates finishing construction in one to two months. Bibibop is a fast-casual restaurant chain that serves customizable and healthy Asian cuisine. “We serve real, unprocessed, high-quality food because we believe that well-being can start...

Athens, OH · 1d

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Four cases of E. coli confirmed in Athens County

The Athens City-County Health Department published a news release Nov. 11 confirming four cases of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli in Athens County. Health department officials are currently trying to determine if there is a common source and if there are any persistent risks. The specific STEC bacteria is found in...

Athens County, OH · 1d

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$32,000 Award to Turn Historic Chillicothe Building Into Business Incubator

CHILLICOTHE — A $32,000 award will help turn a historic downtown Chillicothe building into business incubator space that could support 10 new jobs, the Chillicothe Gazette reported. The Joint Economic Development Initiative of Southern Ohio announced the award from Mission Conversion Services Alliance to local developer Kevin Winegardner, according to a community announcement reported by […]

Chillicothe, OH · 1d

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Sheriff holds students as parents become outraged over “fake” incident

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — More than 100 parents waited outside Union-Scioto Local Schools on Tuesday as students remained locked down inside the building, even as Ross County Sheriff’s officials said they believed a reported threat of a mass shooting was not credible. The sheriff’s office had received the report...

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Ohio University Offers Tuition-Free Path for Pell Students in Seven Counties

ATHENS — Ohio University will cover the full cost of tuition and mandatory fees for qualifying Pell-eligible students from Athens County and its six bordering counties starting in fall 2027, under a new award the university calls the President’s Opportunity Promise Award. The offer applies to first-year students who live in Athens, Hocking, Meigs, Morgan, […]

Athens, OH · 18h

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