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$1.5M for Mary Lou Patton Park, but no testing of the ground beneath it
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Newly released federal funding documents show that a $1.5 million revitalization project planned for Mary Lou Patton Park does not include funding for environmental or soil testing, despite the park’s proximity to long-documented groundwater contamination on Chillicothe’s east end. The documents were provided by the City of Chillicothe following an earlier Guardian…
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Blanton Sr, William Edward
Blanton Sr, William Edward was booked on 2/9/2026 6:46 PM
Horse rescued from frozen swimming pool in Ross County
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A horse was rescued Sunday afternoon after becoming trapped in a frozen swimming pool in Huntington Township, according to the…
McDermott man arrested after gunfire report, false shooting claim, sheriff says
McDERMOTT, Ohio — A 22-year-old McDermott man was arrested after deputies responded to reports of gunfire early Sunday morning and later determined the shooting…
Chillicothe campus to showcase alumni and friends in annual art show
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Ohio University Chillicothe will host its annual Alumni and Friends Art Show beginning with an opening reception at 6 p.m. Thursday,…
Ohio GOP bill would ban NIL deals for middle and high school athletes
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Republican lawmakers have introduced legislation that would prohibit middle and high school athletes in Ohio from earning compensation tied to their…