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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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Ross County declares state of emergency amid flooding
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Ross County Board of Commissioners on Monday declared a state of emergency after days of heavy rainfall left homes flooded,…
Ashville pushes hydrant flushing to October, warns of discolored water
ASHVILLE, Ohio — Village officials have pushed back this fall’s fire hydrant flushing to the week of Oct. 5-9, correcting an earlier date printed…
Pickaway County closes McLean Mill Road for bridge maintenance
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — The Pickaway County engineer has closed McLean Mill Road between London Road and Fox Road for bridge maintenance, with no timeline…
K9, tasers deployed after Highland County bicycle stop turns violent
HILLSBORO, Ohio — A Highland County man was taken into custody early Sept. 9 after a deputy said he fled a bicycle stop, refused…
Ross County commissioners back 118-acre expansion of rare fen wetland preserve
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Ross County commissioners voted Sept. 8 to formally support the Ross County Park District’s bid to acquire 118 acres of land…