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Police called to Chillicothe apartment over dead mouse
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Authorities are investigating a harassment complaint after a resident of Westland Estates Apartments reported finding a dead mouse placed on her front door handle. A sergeant from the Ross County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the scene on Sunday, in response to the complaint made by...
Chillicothe man arrested after violent home invasion
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A Chillicothe woman says a man forcibly entered her home and violently assaulted her. The incident took place on Saturday evening along East Water Street. Responding to a call at 80 1/2 East Water Street, officers spoke with the victim who alleged that 35-year-old Samuel Markese...
Waverly one of five chosen by Heritage Ohio for Downtown Assessment Initiative
COLUMBUS - Heritage Ohio, the state-wide coordinating agency under Main Street America, announced that five historic Ohio communities have been chosen through a competitive process to participate in the Downtown Assessment Resource Team (DART) program, the first step in becoming an Ohio Main Street community. The communities that will go through the DART process are Canton, Girard, Niles, Urbana, and Waverly. A DART is a two-day, deep dive workshop in a community, when Heritage Ohio staff...
Local Peace Officer Academy welcomes new cadets
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — This spring, 11 cadets joined the Basic Peace Officer Academy run by Pickaway-Ross Adult Education in partnership with Ohio University Chillicothe. The academy, which graduated its first class of six cadets in December, aims to prepare individuals for certification and employment as peace officers in Ohio.
Authorities investigate break-in at a Chillicothe storage facility
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Chillicothe Police Department is investigating a break-in at a local storage facility on the city’s westside. According to the report provided by police, a woman called dispatchers saying her storage unit at Red Dot Storage, located at 1901 Western Avenue had been broken into while she was living in Minnesota.
Pickaway County – Pair Arrested in Connection with Walmart Theft, Calculators and Groceries Recovered
Circleville, Ohio – On January 24, 2024, at approximately 1409 hours, officers responded to a report of a theft in progress at Walmart, located at 1470 S. Court St. The suspects, identified as Eric L. Benford and Miranda J. Setree, were fleeing the scene in a U-Haul pickup truck.
Pike County residents pushing for radiation exposure compensation
MCDERMOTT, Ohio (WOUB) – Vina Colley has an air filter outside her home about 17 miles south of the old Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant. Once a month, she mails it to Dr. Michael Ketterer in Arizona, who tests it for contamination. The plant started enriching uranium in 1954 and...
‘Dream come true’: Longtime chef opening new restaurant at South Mall
SALISBURY TWP., Pa. - A mother of four is planning to bring a little bit of soul – soul food, that is – to a prominent shopping center in Lehigh County. S&D SOULicious Cuisine, a fast-casual restaurant specializing in made-from-scratch soul food such as fried chicken, catfish, shrimp, collard greens, candied yams, macaroni and cheese and more, is expected to open in the fall at the South Mall in Salisbury Township, owner and chef Shayvonne Terry-Rivera said.
Ohio Public Works Commission FY2026 application info now available
The Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) State Capital Improvement Program (SCIP) and the Local Transportation Improvement Program (LTIP) application information and guidelines for Fiscal Year 2026 (Round 39) are now available for Athens, Belmont, Hocking, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Muskingum, Noble, Perry, and Washington counties. Eligible projects include: • Roads/cuardrails • Bridge/culverts ...
What you need to know about the Kenworth Truck Parade
CHILLICOTHE — As Kenworth celebrates its 50th year in Chillicothe, the company will be holding its third annual Kenworth Truck Parade in the downtown area. Here is everything you need to know to enjoy the night. When is the truck parade? The parade will take place at 8:45 p.m. June 15. ...
Chillicothe Eagles Funding More “Knoxboxes” for First Responders to Avoid Breaking In During Emergencies
Chillicothe — If you’re worried you might not be able to open your door in time for EMS or the fire department, there is a way for them to have access to secure keys with something called a “Knoxbox.”. Chillicothe Council is working on an ordinance to...
New owners take over Steiner's Speakeasy
CHILLICOTHE — Many in Chillicothe know Steiner's Speakeasy as a unique bar where you can hang out and get specialty drinks. The new owners hope to keep this vibe as well as bring in new ideas and drinks for customers to enjoy. Ashley and Kyle Davis bought the bar...
Weekend fires in Ross County under arson investigation
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — State investigators are probing a series of fires that erupted over the weekend just south of Chillicothe, raising suspicions of arson. The Ross County Sheriff’s Office reported that deputies and firefighters responded to Massieville Road shortly after midnight on June 8, following reports of multiple fires in the area. Upon arrival, they discovered several structures ablaze.
Pump House Center for the Arts kicks off Juneteenth celebrations
CHILLICOTHE — Kicking off the Juneteenth celebration, the Pump House Center for the Arts recently held the opening of its Juneteenth–Creative Artist Event. During this event, artists of various mediums came together to share their works inspired by Juneteenth. The winners of this show are: ...
Moose Miller performs at Chillicothe festival
Rising country music singer Michael “Moose” Miller performed at the Feast of the Flowering Moon in Chillicothe on Saturday, May 25. He is a of Pike County and he used to live in Waverly. When asked why did you choose to perform at the feast of the flowering moon? Miller said, “It is a festival in Chillicothe. I grew up coming here with my family. It is awesome that they would have me come out. So, I love coming home. Any excuse to come home...
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