Connie Davis, 63, of Amanda passed away on August 24, 2021. She was born on May 6, 1958 in Ironton to Ralph and Judy (McCoy) Wilson. She is survived by her mother Judy Wilson, husband Bill Davis, children Nida Reid, Desiree Davis, Zachariah Davis, grandchildren Zoe Davis, Camden Karshner, Alex, Mitchell, Olivia and Haylee and […]
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Kayden Michael Lowery
Kayden Michael Lowery, 1 year old, died unexpectedly August 20, 2021, following a brief illness. He was born August 17, 2020, in Chillicothe to Zeke F., Sr. and Amanda Jo (May) Lowery, who survive. Also surviving are his siblings: Jayden Lowery, Evan Butterbaugh, Eli Butterbaugh, Journey Lowery, Zeke F. Lowery, Jr., Praisleigh Lovensheimer, and his […]
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Austin Dingess
Austin Lee Dingess, 22, of Laurelville passed away on August 9, 2021. He was born on December 2, 1998 in Lancaster to Arvel Jr. and Jillian (Sowers) Dingess. He was preceded in death by his father. Austin is survived by his mother Jillian Dingess, grandparents Arvel and Shirley Dingess Sr., Paul and Nancy Sowers, Abby […]
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Three Highland Co. residents charged for Cynthiana murder
HIGHLAND COUNTY, Ohio — Three people have been charged in the murder of a Pike County man. According to the Sheriff, Aaron D. Cox, Ashley L. Landrum, and Dalton J. Boyd have been charged with the weekend murder of 65-year-old Chris Martin. Martin, was gunned down last Saturdayas he was taking out the trash. He […]
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Wanted couple gets away after high-speed chase
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A wanted couple evaded law enforcement after a high-speed chase in Ross County. According to the Ross County Sheriff, a man and a woman were driving a rental truck along route 23 in Ross County early Sunday morning. Deputies attempted to pull the car over when the driver and his companion […]
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Four kayakers rescued from Waters Edge
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Four kayakers are safe Sunday night after a water rescue along Paint Creek. The call went out at around 8:30 p.m. after four people were floating down Paint Creek and were lost. The local fire department responded to the area with wildlife officers, who found the people about three hours laters; […]
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Waverly seizes drugs in traffic bust
WAVERLY, Ohio — More than tens grams of meth was taken off the streets Saturday in Waverly. Officers with the village’s police department pulled over a car and called for a K-9 to search the vehicle. Police said the K-9 conducted a “free air sniff” of the car and made a positive hit that drugs […]
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Large law enforcement presence responds to JDC
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A dozen law enforcement officers from several agencies responded to the juvenile detention facility in Ross County on Saturday. Officials said three young boys were tearing up a cell and trying to escape. Medics were also called to the facility to evaluate one person who was injured. Law enforcement said three […]
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OVI Checkpoint announced in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Ohio Highway Patrol announced that they will conduct an OVI Checkpoint in Chillicothe Saturday evening. According to the patrol, the checkpoint will be held between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Western Avenue in Chillicothe. The checkpoint, officials say, is funded by a federal grant, and will help deter drunk driving. […]
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Man arrested after undercover drug operation
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio- — An undercover narcotics operation in Ross County netted two arrests and the recovery of a large amount of methamphetamine. The Ross County Sheriff said he and the US 23 Task Force initiated a traffic stop Friday along route 207. Law enticement said they had been tipped the car was loaded down […]