Michael James Glendening was born August 27, 1940, to George Elmo and Doris Roberta (Wilder) Glendening in Tucson, Arizona. He married his high school sweetheart, Suzanne Wilber on June 5, 1961, and graduated from the University of Arizona with a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and the rank of Second Lieutenant in the US Army in […]
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Van fire shuts down route 35 Sunday evening
WAYNE TOWNSHIP, Ohio — A van that caught fire closed down a major highway in the area. Route 35 westbound was closed at the 89 mile marker, near Camp Grove Road in Fayette County Sunday evening. It happened just after 7 p.m. after a van pulling a trailer ignited in full flames. Firefighters from Wayne […]
Posted inLocal News, Ross County
Ross Co. house fire being investigated as arson
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A house that was a total loss in an early morning fire is being investigated as arson. Firefighters said the house at 889 Hartwood Road in Ross County was ablaze when they arrived just after midnight on Friday. No one was home when the flames were shooting through the roof, but […]
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Fake 9-1-1 call lands Londonderry woman in jail
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio- — A Ross County woman is in jail after law enforcement said she made a fake 9-1-1 call that had deputies and troopers rushing to the scene. Jessica L. Pasco, Londonderry, was arrested for calling 9-1-1 and saying that she was being held hostage by a man with a gun, deputies said, […]
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Ross Co. woman beaten, dumped on backroad by husband
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — The Ross County Sheriff said a domestic altercation turned violent overnight. According to reports, a deputy with the Sheriff’s Office was driving along route 180 when he found a woman lying in the middle of the highway Saturday evening. Law enforcement officials said the deputy stopped to help the woman and […]
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Thieves steal festival stage in Ross County
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A group of thieves stole a festival stage in southern Ohio over the weekend. The Ross County Sheriff said he is investigating the case of who stole the “Fall Festival of Leaves” outdoor stage. The Fall Festival of Leaves is a three day event held the third full weekend in October, […]
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Fatal crash claims life of Logan woman
ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio– One person has died after a tragic crash in Athens County. According to the Athens Post of the Ohio Highway Patrol, a fatal crash occurred today, around 1 p.m. Troopers with the post said Ja’Lynn Layton, 20, of Logan was driving her 2004 Nissan Altima on route 78 when she veered off the […]
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Officers investigating shooting in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Chillicothe Police responded to reports of a shooting around 4 a.m., Friday. Officers responded to the 300 block of North High Street in Chillicothe after a 9-1-1 caller stated someone was discharging a firearm in the area. Reports say, officers patrolled the area and spoke with witnesses. No injuries were reported, and […]
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Pike Co. Community Action to host Student Loan Workshop
PIKE COUNTY, Ohio– Community Action of Pike County will be hosting a Student Loan Workshop at the OhioMeansJobs Career Center, August 18, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The career center is at 941 Market Street, Piketon. Tracy Rice, an instructor at Shawnee State University, will lead the workshop. Topics discussed will include FAFSA, grant programs, […]
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Guardian announces new “Padlock Award” for secret government
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Guardian is announcing a new award that will be bestowed monthly upon a public agency or elected official. The “Padlock Award” is awarded to those who are funded by public dollars but hide behind a veil of secrecy or violate public records laws. These agencies or officials take pride in their […]