CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The U.S. Veteran Affairs Secretary visited Chillicothe on Friday with Ohio’s two senators in an effort to try and save the local Veteran Affairs Medical Center. The center was recommended for closure last month in a report known as the AIR Commission, which was a study ordered under then-President Donald Trump in […]
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Troopers seize large amount of fentanyl during traffic stop in Scioto Co.
SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio — Troopers in Scioto County seized nearly $60,000 worth of the dangerous synthetic opioid Fentanyl. According to the Ohio Highway Patrol, troopers stopped a 2020 Nissan Rogue on April 22 for a traffic violation. Reports say the vehicle had Massachusetts plates but was driven by 29-year-old Porsha Taylor of Detroit. Troopers say […]
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Greenfield man receives “Saved By The Belt” award from the Ohio Highway Patrol
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — The Chillicothe Post of the Ohio Highway Patrol presented a Greenfield resident with the “Saved By The Belt” award. Zachary Harper of Greenfield joined the “Saved By The Belt” club after surviving what, authorities say, could have been a fatal crash along route 138 last October. “Zachary is a living testimony […]
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Traffic Alert: Serious crash shuts down route 35 eastbound near Richmond Dale
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio— Fire and Rescue crews from multiple townships responded to the area of route 35 near Richmond Dale on Friday morning. According to initial reports, two vehicles were involved in a collision near route 35 and Main Street in the village. At least one person was still trapped inside one of the wrecked […]
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Police ask for help in identifying body found behind Hobby Lobby in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio— The Chillicothe Police Department is seeking assistance in identifying the human remains found earlier this month behind a local shopping center. The Guardian broke the story on April 14 of the grisly discovery inside an abandoned homeless encampment behind Hobby Lobby on North Bridge Street. Police have not confirmed how the person died […]
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Homeless camp burns inside Chillicothe cemetery
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A homeless camp was a total loss Thursday night after it went up in flames. It happened near Lincoln Park in Chillicothe at around 8 p.m. The camp was located along a hillside on the back of Grandview Cemetery at the end of Wall Street. No injuries were reported, but when firefighters […]
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ODOT reschedules route 23 closure
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — According to the Ohio Department of Transportation, the overnight closure of route 23 in Chillicothe would be rescheduled. ODOT announced Thursday that the work would begin on May 5 instead of April 28. The overnight bridge repair will begin at 10 p.m. next Thursday. Traffic during the temporary closure will be rerouted […]
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Two arrested in connection with the Chillicothe bank robbery
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio— Two suspects have been arrested and charged in connection with the robbery of the PNC Bank in Chillicothe. According to the Chillicothe Police Department, around 11:38am yesterday afternoon, a teller at the PNC Bank was handed a note demanding money. Police saythe teller, at the time, handed the robbernearly $800 in cash. Officers […]
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Early morning manhunt in Pleasant Valley continues with helicopters and canines
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio— The Ross County Sheriff’s Office was involved in an early morning pursuit. According to reports, two individuals led deputies on a high-speed chase in Ross County. The chase began around the area of Pleasant Valley Road. Deputies pursued the vehicle before the suspects abandoned the car near Kenowa Village trailer park on […]
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Manhunt for armed suspect underway in Vinton Co.
VINTON COUNTY, Ohio — A manhunt is underway in Vinton County. According to reports, a man with a gun is on the run after witnesses say he threatened to shoot his brother. Deputies from the Vinton County Sheriff’s Office with troopers from the Ohio Highway Patrol responded to the 6000 block of Locker Plant Road. […]