HIGHLAND COUNTY, Ohio — Two locals were killed Thursday in a crash near Hillsboro. Troopers said that the single-vehicle crash happened at around 5:30 p.m. on route 50 in Paint Township. Preliminary investigation revealed an SUV drove off the right side of the roadway, struck a tree and caused the vehicle to overturn and become […]
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Deputy in distress in Ross County, units responding
A deputy requested assistance for being in distress in Ross County Friday afternoon. It happened on Ackley Road near County Road 550. The deputy was trying to arrest a man, who was putting up a fight after being pulled over. The call came in at around 6:05 p.m. on Friday. Troopers and deputies raced to […]
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Two vehicles crash on Westfall Road
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two vehicle crash that occurred on Westfall Road northeast of Simmons Road in Ross County at approximately 7:47 a.m. on January 29, 2020. A 2006 Toyota Scion driven by Brandon Smith, 18 of Chillicothe, was traveling southwest on Westfall Road. A 2019 Jeep Cherokee driven by Carrie […]
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River Road restricted for minor crash
River Road is restricted at this hour after a car has run into a ditch. It’s happening in Ross County near 159 River Road close to route 23. The call came in Friday at around 12:45 p.m. An elderly couple reportedly are not seriously injured after their car ran into a ditch. River Road is […]
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Ross Co. Sheriff Crime Log – December 12, 2025
On December 12, 2025, the Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to a range of incidents, from non-criminal situations and disorderly conduct to missing persons and criminal trespass reports. The day’s activities illustrate the variety of issues local law enforcement manages, ensuring community safety and addressing resident concerns. Incident on Water St, Chillicothe Case Number: SO-P2505424 […]
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Ross Co. Sheriff Crime Log – December 11, 2025
The day’s incidents in the region included a mix of criminal and non-criminal activities. Among the reports, there were cases of disorderly conduct, vehicle accidents, property damage, and an emergency hospitalization related to mental health concerns. A theft of lumber was also reported, highlighting diverse issues addressed by law enforcement. Disorderly Conduct Incident in Londonderry […]
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Luigi Mangione planned to travel through Fayette County while on the run, handwritten note shows
FAYETTE COUNTY, Ohio — Luigi Mangione, the 27-year-old Maryland man accused of gunning down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in a brazen Manhattan ambush, meticulously plotted a bus route through the quiet farmlands of Fayette County, Ohio, as part of his effort to vanish into the American heartland, prosecutors revealed Tuesday during a pretrial hearing. Handwritten […]
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YouTube Growth Is Changing: Why Targeting Matters More Than Virality
UpMyViews helps creators and brands grow on YouTube by putting videos in front of real viewers through Google Ads placements—without forcing you to become an ads expert. Instead of chasing unpredictable “viral moments,” our approach focuses on audience-match: reaching people who are genuinely likely to watch, engage, and return. The flow is intentionally simple and […]
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Ross Co. Sheriff Crime Log – December 10, 2025
On December 10, 2025, authorities responded to various incidents across Ross County, including cases of unruly juvenile behavior, mental illness holds, structure and garage fires, breaking and entering, disorderly conduct, and domestic violence. Multiple individuals were transported for medical and mental health treatment, and investigations have been initiated in several cases. Unruly Juvenile Incident on […]
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Pickaway Co. man federally indicted on drug and gun charges
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — A federal grand jury has indicted a 35-year-old Ashville, man on charges of trafficking large quantities of fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine and illegally possessing firearms as a convicted felon. Samuel A. Griffith faces six counts in the indictment returned this week in U.S. District Court in Columbus. Court documents allege that in […]
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Ross Co. Sheriff Crime Log – December 9, 2025
On December 9, 2025, law enforcement in Chillicothe, Ohio, responded to multiple incidents involving criminal trespass, disorderly conduct, identity fraud, and more. Investigations are ongoing for each case. Below are detailed summaries of each reported incident: Criminal Trespass at Anderson Station Rd Case Number: SO-P2505386 On December 9, 2025, officers were dispatched to Anderson Station […]
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Former Pike Co. deputy sentenced to ten years in federal prison
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A former Pike County police officer was sentenced Tuesday in U.S. District Court to 120 months in prison for leading a drug trafficking organization that mailed more than 2,500 parcels of anabolic steroids nationwide and distributed 11 kilograms of cocaine. Mark Anglemyer Jr., 42, of Waverly, previously served with the Pike County […]
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Derek Myers settles felony wiretap case with Pike Co. surrounding Rhoden-Wagner murders
WAVERLY, Ohio — Derek Myers has settled his federal civil rights lawsuit against Pike County and Sheriff Tracy Evans. The settlement was for the maximum amount the county’s insurance carrier was authorized to pay under policy limits without extraordinary overrides, which the insurer declined to grant. The agreement ends a three-year legal battle stemming from […]
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Ross Co. Sheriff Crime Log – December 8, 2025
The RCSO Daily Activity Report for December 8, 2025, includes a range of incidents across various locations, primarily involving non-criminal issues, along with instances of theft, assault, a missing person, and a warrant arrest. In total, these documented events cover a spectrum from traffic violations to more serious offenses like burglary and telecommunications harassment. Traffic […]