COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted today announced that 2,277 blighted and vacant structures in 42 counties will be demolished to pave the way for new economic development and housing opportunities across the state. The buildings will be razed as part of Governor DeWine’s Ohio Building Demolition and Site Revitalization […]
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CAC of Pike Co. offers tax preparation workshop
PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — The Workforce & Business Development Program (W&B) of the Community Action Committee of Pike County (CAC) will be conducting a TIPS ON FILING YOUR PERSON TAX RETURN Workshop on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, from 2 – 4 p.m. at the Program’s office (941 Market Street in Piketon). This workshop will be […]
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Woman who allegedly attacked two deputies appears in court
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A local woman faces multiple charges after reports say she allegedly assaulted two Ross County deputies. 34-year-old Alexis Knisley of Bainbridge will be arraigned in the Chillicothe Municipal Court today. She faces attempted felonious assault, assault, resisting arrest, harassment, obstruction of justice, and disorderly conduct charges. According to the Ross County […]
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Hunter discovers human remains in Lucasville
LUCASVILLE, Ohio — A hunter in Scioto County made a grisly discovery on Monday morning. According to the Scioto County Sheriff’s Office, dispatchers received a call shortly after 10:30 a.m. regarding possible human remains being found. Sheriff David Thoroughman said deputies, detectives, and the county coroner’s office was requested to the location. The exact whereabouts […]
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House goes up in flames in Ross Co. Monday morning
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Firefighters responded to a structure fire Monday morning. The call came in shortly before noon. Multiple fire departments were requested to the 8000 block of Route 772 to battle the blaze. The cause of the fire remains under investigation at this time. No further details were immediately released. Route 772 is […]
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Driver who crashed into a house killing man indicted for vehicular homicide
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A Ross County man was indicted last week, charged in the death of 27-year-old Cody Jordan. It happened over the summer in the 15000 block of Pleasant Valley Road in French Town just outside of Chillicothe. Troopers said a 2005 Cadillac CTS, driven by Jesse Garcilaso, 35, Chillicothe, was traveling on […]
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Man charged with rape and locking child inside a cage returns to court
HOCKING COUNTY, Ohio — A Hocking County man is scheduled back in court today for a change of plea/ sentencing hearing. Franklin “TJ” Varney Jr. faces multiple felony charges of rape, GSI, and child endangerment. Varney made headlines earlier this year when deputies with the Hocking County Sheriff’s Office and the Logan-Hocking Special Response Team […]
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Sentencing date set for George Wagner IV
PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — The fate of George Wagner IV will be determined later this month. According to court officials, sentencing in the case has been set for December 19. Wagner was convicted on 22 counts for his role in the mass slaying of 8 members of the Rhoden family. It has been six years since […]
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Man arrested, accused of killing his brother during a dispute
FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Ohio — A Fairfield County man is in jail today, charged with the alleged murder of his brother. According to Sheriff Alex Lape, deputies were dispatched to 2899 Arter Road in Amanda. 9-1-1 dispatchers, the sheriff said, received a call regarding the shooting shortly after 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. When deputies arrived on […]
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Investigation into an overnight fire continues
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Firefighters in Ross County responded to a fire overnight near Richmond Dale. It happened in the 3000 block of Vigo Road. According to reports, multiple township fire departments responded to the residence. Officials at the scene said one person was injured. They were transported to Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe […]