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Gun incident, stranger on bus fuel anger at Piketon School Board meeting
PIKETON, Ohio — A contentious school board meeting in Piketon again drew frustrated parents demanding accountability from district leadership over what they say are repeated security failures and a lack of transparency. Several parents told board members they believe the Scioto Valley Local School District is failing to adequately protect students and is minimizing the…
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Traffic stop turns chaotic in Chillicothe, guns and drugs found
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A traffic stop for loud music in Chillicothe led to a foot chase, a struggle with police, and the discovery of…
Bomb threat sends Ross Co. students home early
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Students at a Ross County School were sent home early on Tuesday after a bomb scare. Fire and rescue crews…
State inspection flags Ross County Jail for improper cell use, missing review documentation
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A December inspection of the Ross County Jail found the facility compliant with all essential state standards but cited two deficiencies…
Nominations open for 2026 Pineapple Awards honoring Chillicothe’s hospitality standouts
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Ross–Chillicothe Convention & Visitors Bureau is accepting nominations for the 2026 Pineapple Awards, which recognize outstanding contributions to the region’s…
No answers, no arrests: Search continues in deadly Ross County hit‑and‑run
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Ross County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly hit‑and‑run crash that occurred over the weekend, though officials have not yet…