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Homes swept away, shelters setup for those displaced
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Flash flooding in Ross County on Saturday night prompted water rescues, reports of mobile homes being swept from their sites, and the launch of boats by the Chillicothe VA fire department, according to emergency officials. U.S. 23 was reported closed as crews responded to a water rescue on Woods Hollow. Radio traffic…
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New Vienna man charged after 100 mph chase in Highland County
LEESBURG, Ohio — A New Vienna man led Highland County sheriff’s deputies on a chase that reached 100 mph before a Leesburg police officer…
Highland County firefighters set annual mum sale for Sept. 18-19
HILLSBORO, Ohio — The Highland County Firefighters Association will hold its annual mum sale next week, offering fall mums for $15 each to raise…
Red Cross opens shelter for Ross County flood victims on Egypt Pike
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The American Red Cross has opened an evacuation center for Ross County residents displaced by this weekend’s flash flooding, the Ross…
Boat capsizes as crews rescue 2, cat from flooded Pike County home
WAVERLY, Ohio — Two rescue divers were thrown into fast-moving Pike County floodwaters when their boat struck a tree and capsized late Saturday as…
Swift water team responds to Pike County flooding
PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — A Scioto County-based swift water rescue team was called into Pike County early Sunday to help local firefighters with a…