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Chillicothe home destroyed in fire, family seeks public plea
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A devastating fire has left a Chillicothe woman homeless after flames tore through her uninsured residence, destroying most of the structure and her belongings, according to a fundraising campaign launched by her daughter. Kaycie Depugh started a GoFundMe to support her mother, whose home was severely damaged when a fire began in…
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Bicyclist with gun causes scare along Western Avenue
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Authorities in Ross County detained a man on Wednesday after reports that he was shooting a gun from a bicycle in…
Vacancies at NWS in Wilmington spells trouble as summer weather intensifies
WILMINGTON, Ohio — Two critical leadership positions at the National Weather Service (NWS) office in Wilmington, Ohio, remain vacant as the region braces for…
BP gas station robbed in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A robbery unfolded at a BP gas station in Chillicothe on Tuesday, leaving employees rattled and police hunting for a masked…
Serious accident at Chillicothe paper mill factory
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A serious crashed happened in Chillicothe at the paper factory. It happened at around 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday along Eighth Street.…
Ross Co. Sheriff Crime Log – May 5, 2025
On May 5, 2025, the Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to various incidents throughout Chillicothe and Kingston. Deputies addressed issues ranging from disorderly conduct,…