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Man charged in deadly Ross County hit-and-run
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A possible suspect has been taken into custody in the deadly hit‑and‑run crash that killed Joshua R. Hopkins in Ross County, authorities confirmed through jail records Saturday. One week after the incident, a man was booked into the Ross County Jail on multiple felony charges, including aggravated vehicular homicide and leaving the…
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Piketon bus in minor crash; no injuries reported
PIKETON, Ohio — A Scioto Valley Local Schools bus was involved in a minor accident Friday morning, but no injuries were reported, according to…
Ohio EPA signs off on water quality degradation for Arsenal‑1 project, citing “necessary” tradeoffs
ASHVILLE, Ohio — In a decision that is already drawing scrutiny from environmental advocates and residents, the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has formally determined…
State permit clears way for new medical center in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has approved a construction stormwater permit for the planned Great Seal Medical Center on River Road…
Sheriff breaks silence days after fatal hit-and-run in Ross County
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Ross County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information in a deadly hit-and-run crash that killed a man in Huntington Township over…
Traffic stop turns chaotic in Ross County; suspect tasered, arrested
FRANKFORT, Ohio — A traffic stop for an equipment violation escalated into a brief pursuit and arrest Thursday night in Frankfort, during which two…