Rick James, 61, of Chillicothe, died 11:26 a.m. Thursday, August 12, 2021 at his residence unexpectedly. He was born October 2, 1959, in Franklin County, to Everett and Marty Fowler James. Surviving are his life companion of 20 years, whom he considered to be his wife, Donna Cousins, of Chillicothe; mother and stepfather, Marty and […]
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National labor shortage strikes Chillicothe
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Area businesses are frustrated as short-staffing issues plague the area. Residents looking for something to eat at Panda Express in Chillicothe Monday evening were surprised to find the business closed. According to the owners, there was no one available to work. Sunday evening, Wendy’s on North Bridge Street faced the same […]
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Car crashes with semi along route 35 in Ross Co.
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — The Ohio Highway Patrol with EMS responded to a car and semi crash along route 35 in Ross County. The accident near the Schraeder Road exit happened around 11 p.m. Monday evening. According to troopers, the semi collided with the back of a Ford when one of the vehicles tried to […]
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Semi fire on route 35 in Ross Co.
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A tractor-trailer fire temporarily blocked the northbound lane of route 35 in Chillicothe, Monday evening. The incident happened around 9:30 p.m. near the Main Street exit. According to the Ohio Highway Patrol, a semi was piggybacking another along the northbound lane when a fire started from the rear of the truck. Fire […]
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Chillicothe man is in jail after threatening his girlfriend with a gun
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio– A Chillicothe man is in jail after deputies say he assaulted his live-in girlfriend and threatened to kill her with a gun. The incident happened early Sunday morning at a house on Massieville Road. According to reports, the couple was arguing when the victim said she was punched in the face by […]
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Chillicothe teen reported missing by his family
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A Chillicothe teen has been reported missing by his family. Chase D. Baker, 15, Chillicothe, was last seen Saturday evening. Baker is described as 6’ tall, 104 lbs., with brown hair, and hazel eyes. Anyone with knowledge of his whereabouts is asked to call the family at (740) 466-5436.
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Vinton Co. man busted for drug trafficking
VINTON COUNTY, Ohio — A Vinton County man is behind bars after deputies say they found a large quantity of methamphetamine and prescription pills. According to Vinton County Sheriff Ryan C. Cain, deputies received a call regarding a man passed out in a vehicle on Saturday. Reports say, deputies responded to Goosecreek Road and found […]
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Crash sends two people to the hospital in serious condition
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio– A serious motorcycle crash sent two people to the hospital in Ross County. The accident occurred around 4:30 p.m., Saturday. According to the Ohio Highway Patrol, Jamie Wagner, 38, and his passenger James Wagner, 15, both of Kingston were riding a Yamaha motorcycle along Marrietta Road when they were struck by an […]
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One person killed in senior housing fire in WCH
WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, Ohio — One person has died after a fire in Washington Court House. It happened Saturday afternoon at the Washington Middle School Apartments along North Street. The cause of the fire was not immediately released, however, a person who lived in one of the units died, according to fire personnel. The state […]
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Fayette, Pike, Pickaway, Ross, Highland
WILMINGTON, Ohio–The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Fayette, Pike, Pickaway, Ross, Highland counties until 4:45 p.m. According to the National Weather Service, a severe thunderstorm was located from New Holland to Hillsboro, moving east at 25 miles per hour. Hazards with this severe storm include 60 miles per hour winds […]