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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Bainbridge Fire Department acquires ballistic vests, launches rescue task force for active threat response
BAINBRIDGE, Ohio — The Bainbridge Fire Department has acquired ballistic protection vests for its personnel and is formally establishing a Rescue Task Force, a specialized unit trained to provide emergency medical care in active-threat situations alongside law enforcement. The vests were funded in part through a Public Entities Pool grant. Each vest is equipped with […]
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Ohio House passes bill to expand public access to local government spending data
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio House of Representatives has passed legislation that would require local governments across the state to submit spending and revenue information to the Ohio Checkbook, a publicly accessible online database that tracks government finances. House Bill 413, sponsored by state Representatives Tom Young and Bob Peterson, would expand mandatory participation in […]
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Venezuelan man indicted on federal charge after allegedly punching immigration officer during arrest in Powell
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A federal grand jury has indicted a Venezuelan man on a charge of assaulting a federal officer after he allegedly punched an immigration enforcement officer in the face during an arrest in Powell earlier this month. Kendry Jose Cubian-Perez, 40, was initially charged by criminal complaint on May 8 following the incident. […]
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Chillicothe Police Crime Log – May 20, 2026
On May 20, 2026, the Chillicothe Police Department responded to 18 incidents throughout the day, ranging from early morning to late evening. The calls included multiple missing juvenile reports, warrant services, traffic violations, identity fraud, and a non-suspicious death at a local motel. Most incidents remain under investigation. Trespass Complaint at East Main Street Case […]
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Circleville Police Calls for Service – May 20, 2026
The Circleville Police Department responded to 29 calls for service on May 20, 2026. Notable incidents included two assaults, multiple threats and harassment complaints, a hit-skip accident, and a runaway report. Officers also handled several well-being checks and traffic stops throughout the day. At 1:25 a.m. on Mingo Street, a traffic stop resulted in a […]
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Ross Co. Sheriff Crime Log – May 20, 2026
The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to seven incidents on May 20, 2026, ranging from drug possession and outstanding warrants to a missing person report and telecommunications harassment. Notable calls included a domestic violence investigation, a missing person case involving a fishing trip, and a foot pursuit assisted at the VA. Traffic Stop Yields Drug […]
