PORTSMOUTH, Ohio — Since opening one year ago, BrightView’s Portsmouth Addiction Treatment center has helped hundreds of area residents work toward recovery from substance use disorder. Located at 1405 11th Street in Portsmouth, the BrightView team has provided nearly 2,000 hours of medical treatment and over 2,000 hours of counseling and therapy. BrightView’s Portsmouth center […]
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Pickaway Co. woman who went missing found dead
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — A woman who went missing on Monday in Pickaway County has been found dead. According to law enforcement, Shirley Wallace suffered from dementia and was not able to be reached by her family on Monday. The Sheriff put out an alert for the woman and several agencies looked for her. Monday […]
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Ohio’s top doctor recommends students wear masks
COLUMBUS, Ohio — During a press conference on Monday, the Ohio Department of Health announced that new COVID-19 guidelines will be issued over the coming days for Ohio schools. The guidelines according to officials, will help Ohio school districts safely prepare for the coming school year. Ohio’s top doctor, Bruce Vanderhoff, recommended that masks should […]
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Shooting suspect captured
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — The Ross County Sheriff says that DeShawn Nesbitt is in custody. According to reports, Nesbitt was taken into custody Friday, July 30, around 11 a.m. Law enforcement officials said Chillicothe Police executed an arrest warrant at a residence on High Street in Chillicothe. It was at that residence, reports say, that […]
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One killed after motorcycle crash in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Ohio —- The Ohio Highway Patrol with Jackson County EMS responded to a fatal motorcycle crash around 7 p.m., Sunday evening. According to reports, a passerby noticed the wrecked bike on route 93 in Jackson County. Stephen Bocook, 54, Wellston, was riding his Harley-Davidson along route 93 when he veered off the road, […]
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Barn burns to ground in Ross County
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Multiple fire departments were dispatched to Falls Road in Ross County around 7:30 p.m., Sunday for a large barn fire. According to reports on the scene, the barn was engulfed in flames before firefighters arrived. Firefighters requested additional manpower, along with tanker trucks to help battle the blaze. The large size […]
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Serious crash closes route 23 in Pickaway Co.
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — The Ohio Highway Patrol with EMS responded to a serious crash on route 23 near the Franklin and Pickaway County line around 9:30 p.m. According to reports on the scene, there was at least one vehicle that suffered major damage. EMS stated that there are injuries in the accident. The names […]
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Judge tosses former New Holland mayor’s lawsuit
FAYETTE COUNTY, Ohio — A lawsuit brought by the former Mayor of New Holland against two citizens and a police officer has been dismissed by a judge. Former mayor Clair “Butch” Betzko filed suit in 2018 against citizens Teresa Bayer, Karen Francis, and former New Holland Police Sergeant Brad Mick, seeking nearly $350,000 in alleged […]
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Ross Co. Sheriff searching for missing runaway
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Ross County Sheriff George Lavender is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing child. According to the Sheriff, 12-year-old Brayden Sigma ran away from his home on Perry Lane around 9:30 a.m., Saturday. Sheriff officials say Brayden is 5′ 7″ tall, 130lbs., with red hair, and blue eyes. Officials […]
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Vinton Co. man leads deputies on a pursuit
VINTON COUNTY, Ohio — Vinton County Sheriff deputies were involved in a pursuit Friday, according to the Vinton County Sheriff. Sheriff Ryan C. Cain said deputies responded to the Dollar General on route 50 in Allensville. It was at that time Cain said his deputies attempted to make contact with Michael Zinn. Witnesses at the […]