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Body of missing Scioto County man found in Waverly
WAVERLY, Ohio — A man who was the subject of a recent missing persons alert has been found deceased in Waverly, bringing a heartbreaking end to the search. Waverly Police Chief John Winfield said officers responded Saturday, Feb. 28, to 404 7th St. after receiving a report of a body located behind the residence over…
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Methane spike at Pike County landfill exceeds state limit, EPA notified
WAVERLY, Ohio — A methane reading above Ohio’s regulatory threshold was recorded last month at the Pike Sanitation Landfill, according to documents submitted to…
Injuries reported in crash at U.S. 35 exit in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Emergency crews responded to a reported single-vehicle crash Monday afternoon at the U.S. 35 westbound exit ramp at Pleasant Valley Road.…
Arrests, assault, sex offense reported in Vinton County Sheriff’s weekly activity log
McARTHUR, Ohio — The Vinton County Sheriff’s Office responded to a wide range of calls for service between Feb. 25 and March 1, including…
Ohio’s spring burn ban now in effect through May 31
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio’s annual spring burn ban is now in effect and will remain in place through May 31, restricting most outdoor open…
Ross County township fire department secures $252,000 grant for critical gear
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Union Township Fire Department has been awarded a $252,000 grant to replace critical breathing equipment used by firefighters during emergency…