Steven M. Miller, 65, of Chillicothe, died 10:52 a.m. Thursday, August 19, 2021 at his residence following an extended illness. He was born September 16, 1955, in Ross County, to the late Russell and Lois Lunsford Miller. Surviving are daughters, Karen M. (Danny) Keller and Kathy M. Miller, both of Chillicothe; grandchildren, Alexis Claytor, Deavon […]
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Law enforcement says a Scioto Co. child was exposed to drugs, guns, and bombs
SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio — A Sciotoville couple is in jail for child endangering after the Sheriff says a child was exposed to drugs, horrible living conditions, and explosive devices. Scioto County Sheriff David Thoroughman said detectives, along with a multi-jurisdictional task force executed a search warrant at a residence on 5603 5th Street, in Sciotoville, […]
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Dognapping reported at the Ross Co. Humane Society
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A Ross County man is in jail after law enforcement says he broke into the Ross County Humane Society and stole a dog. Ross County Sheriff Deputies were dispatched to the Humane Society on Lick Run Road early Thursday morning after receiving an alert from a security alarm on the property. […]
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Two former Scioto County CPS workers indicted for child endangerment
SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio — The Scioto County Prosecutor says two former Children Services caseworkers have been charged with child endangerment. In court records obtained by the Guardian, Lisa Thomas, 56, Wheelersburg, and Renee Ginn, 54, Garrison, Kentucky, were indicted by a Scioto County grand jury on multiple child endangering charges, tampering with evidence, and tampering […]
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City of Chillicothe buying more charging stations for electric cars
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Chillicothe City Council will meet Monday evening to discuss adding more electric car charging stations to the downtown area. The charging stations, council says, will be available for area residents and visitors who utilize electric transportation. The proposed site is the municipal lot at 32 East Water Street, near downtown. According to […]
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Deborah K (Berkhemer) Adams
Deborah K. Adams, 67 of South Bloomfield, OH passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at OhioHealth Berger Hospital in Circleville. Deborah was born on July 1, 1954 to the late Donald E. and Rose Marie (Webster) Berkhemer in Columbus, OH. She enjoyed her family and was a true Matriarch putting everyone else before herself. […]
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Ruby M. Imler
Ruby M. Imler, 78, of Chillicothe, died 4:34 a.m. Wednesday, August 18, 2021 in Logan Elm Health Care, Circleville following an extended illness. She was born June 16, 1943, in Chillicothe, to the late Henry and Hazel Mossbarger Drais. On March 1, 1965, she married John Imler who died February 10, 1983. Surviving are daughters, […]
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Bomb threat at U.S. Capitol causes chaos
WASHINGTON, D.C. — US Capitol Police responded to a suspicious vehicle near the Library of Congress on Thursday and urged people to stay away from the area. They described it as an “active bomb threat” and said investigators worked to determine whether it was a real explosive device. Following negotiations the suspect, 49-year-old Floyd Ray […]
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Jeanne Louise Montoney
Jeanne Louise Montoney, age 72, of South Salem, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at home. She was born June 2, 1949 in South Salem, Ohio, the daughter of Harold Dean and Marjorie (Ramsey) Anders. Jeanne was a graduate from Edward Lee McClain High School. She is survived by two sons, Thomas Montoney of […]
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Ross Co. home burglarized and homeowner’s vehicle stolen
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Brazen criminals broke into a Ross County home early Wednesday morning. According to the homeowner, the thieves broke into the residence while they were asleep, stealing items inside and then stealing the homeowner’s truck. Deputies with the Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to the residence on route 41 near Greenfield. According […]