SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio — Troopers with the Ohio Highway Patrol seized nearly two pounds of suspected heroin during a traffic stop in Scioto County. According to reports, troopers stopped a 2021 Toyota Camry, on Monday, around 11 p.m. for a marked lane violation along route 823 in Scioto County. Troopers said the vehicle’s occupants shown […]
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David L. Ayers
David L. Ayers, Sr., 66, of Chillicothe, died 7:09 a.m. Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at his residence following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born October 25, 1954, in Jackson County, to the late Dewitt and Zerelda Cliffton Ayers. On November 29, 1980, he married the former Cheryl Mattox who survives. In addition to […]
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Timothy “Tim” Neff
Timothy “Tim” E. Neff, Sr., went to be with the Lord on August 13, 2021. Tim was born to Beulah and Eugene Neff on March 8, 1957. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Harley and Violet Reed, his Uncle, Butch (Judy) Reed, his Aunt, Bonnie (Stan) Fausnaugh, his […]
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Career fair returns to Pike Co.
PIKE COUNTY, Ohio– The OhioMeansJobs Career Center at Community Action Committee of Pike County will be hosting a Job Fair event on Wednesday, October 20th from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at the Multipurpose Building at the Pike County Fairgrounds (311 Mill Street, Piketon). This event will feature a variety of businesses with multiple positions available […]
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Wheelersburg man arrested for robbery of elderly woman
SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio — A Wheelersburg man is in jail on charges that he robbed a 75-year-old woman at the Walmart in New Boston. According to the victim, the robber snatched her purse and then ran her over with his car. Scioto County Sheriff David Thoroughman said the incident occurred on June 8. EMS was […]
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Greenfield council meets; overdose awareness walk slated
GREENFIELD, Ohio — Recognitions and hearing about a potential new business were among the topics of business that came before the Greenfield Village Council at its regular meeting Tuesday. Master Sgt. John Wilson was recognized as August’s citizen-of-the-month. Wilson leads the McClain Cadet Corps, a program he began at the high school a few years […]
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Atomic Credit Union celebrating grand opening of Chillicothe branch
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Atomic Credit Union in Chillicothe celebrates the grand opening of their new Western Avenue branch today. The building has been under construction for most of the summer and is now ready to open the doors for business. Marketing Director, Lindsey Denney invites the community to join in the festivities today. “We will […]
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Parents charged in overdose death of 4-year-old child
JACKSON COUNTY, Ohio — A Jackson County couple has been indicted by a grand jury in connection with the overdose death of a 4-year-old. According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, around 10 a.m. on June 15, 9-1-1 dispatchers received a call regarding an unresponsive child. Reports say EMS transported 4-year-old Zayden Sprouse to the […]
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George “Animal” Otis Harmon
George “Animal” Otis Harmon, age 73, of Leesburg, Ohio, passed away Monday August 16, 2021, at the Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. George was born on July 15, 1948, in Rainsboro, Ohio, the son of the late Harry Earl Harmon, Sr. and LaVina (Lightner) Harmon. George retired after working 35 years for the Ferno-Washington Company in Wilmington, […]
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Lorraine “Lori” M. Shull
Lorraine “Lori” M. Shull, age 39, of Hillsboro, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday August 14, 2021, at her home. She was born on September 14, 1981, the daughter of the late Thomas Clark and Carol Gram. Lori enjoyed taking long drives, snapping photos of nature and the beautiful outdoors. Lori is survived by her daughter, Shyann […]