CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — While the physical presence of the Adena Orthopedic and Spine Institute (AOSI) continues to move toward its September 1st opening, the operational vision that will make it more than just another health care facility is becoming clear as well. Situated on the campus of Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe, the five-story, […]
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Attorney General Yost seizes Randazzo’s assets
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost obtained a court order allowing the seizure of up to $8 million in assets from Sam Randazzo, former chairman of the Public Utility Commission of Ohio (PUCO). Since February, Randazzo has transferred a $500,000 home to his son and sold four other properties worth a combined $4.8 […]
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Scioto Valley under the threat for severe weather
WILMINGTON, Ohio — The Storm Prediction Center has placed the Scioto Valley under the risk for severe weather. According to the National Weather Service, storms are expected during the afternoon and early evening hours. Meteorologists say high winds and localized flooding will be the primary threats. NWS added that an isolated tornado or two cannot […]
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Frankfort home raided twice by law enforcement
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio– Law enforcement released more details following a large-scale raid of a residence in Frankfort. Around 8:30 a.m., Thursday, Franklin County SWAT made initial entry into the home on Westfall Road, where they found three individuals inside. The Ross County Sheriff’s Office and Detectives from the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office searched the home, […]
Posted inPickaway County
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Pickaway Co.
WILMINGTON, Ohio– The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northern Pickaway County until 6:15 p.m. NWS, says a severe storm was located near Mount Sterling, Ohio, and was traveling east at 15 miles per hour. Meteorologists say that 60+ mile per hour winds and small hail is capable with this storm. […]
Posted inChillicothe, Local News, Ross County
Chillicothe death being investigated as murder
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A man who died over the weekend in Chillicothe was possibly murdered. Detectives and BCI agents are investigating the death of Rex Knisley. The 67-year-old was found dead inside a house on East Main Street on Saturday. Law enforcement said the house where Knisley was found had forced entry, consistent with a […]
Posted inBainbridge, Local News, Ross County
Arson investigators remain on scene of Rent-2-Own fire
BAINBRIDGE, Ohio — Crime scene investigators remain at the scene of the Rent-2-Own fire in Ross County Thursday afternoon. The building along Quarry Street went up in flames late-Wednesday night, which took a dozen fire departments to battle. State investigators were called to the scene to determine how the fire started. “We have had investigators […]
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Major Crimes Task Force raid Frankfort home
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio —The Ross County Sheriff, along with help from multiple law enforcement agencies served a search warrant at a home on Westfall Road in Frankfort early Thursday morning. According to the Sheriff, multiple agents from the U.S. 23 Major Crimes Task Force stormed the home after a 9-month long drug trafficking investigation. Law […]
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Chillicothe gas station robbed at gunpoint
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Detectives are looking for a gunman after a robbery on Wednesday. Police reported that just after 5 p.m., the convenience store, HD Mart, along Water Street and Western Avenue in Chillicothe was held up. “Upon arrival, officers found an unknown male had produced a handgun and demanded cash from the attendant,” said […]
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Nan Whaley’s gubernatorial campaign requires jab for all staffers
DAYTON, Ohio — With the spread of the Delta Variant and the rise of COVID-19 cases across Ohio, today the Nan Whaley for Governor campaign announced that it is requiring all current and future campaign staff to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. “No one wants to go back to lockdowns and closures, and the COVID-19 vaccine […]