WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, Ohio — They have been on the rise around the country, and one is locating to Fayette County: tunnel car washes. A sign erected along Columbus Avenue in Washington Court House announces the building of a “Blue Hippo Car Wash” tunnel. It’s located in the 2000 block across the street from the […]
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Three-vehicle accident in Ross Co.
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Ross County Sheriff deputies, along with EMS, responded to a three-vehicle accident around 10 a.m., Saturday. The accident occurred on Pleasant Valley Road near the Railway Express gas station. EMS on the scene said, at least one person was injured in the incident. That person was transported to Adena Regional Medical […]
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Narcotics sweep leads to multiple arrests in Athens Co.
ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio — According to law enforcement officials, multiple agencies coordinated a sweep targeting drug distributors in the village of Glouster. Reports state that Daniel McKee, 51, and Jeff Hammom, 41, both of Glouster were arrested in the first round of the sweep. The Athens County Prosecutor said Hammon was charged with felony drug […]
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Chillicothe man found guilty on multiple counts of sexual assault
ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio — A Chillicothe man has been convicted on multiple sexual assault charges in Athens County. According to the Athens County Prosecutor, Grant Sims, 25, of Chillicothe was found guilty on two counts of rape. Court records show that Sims was indicted back in February 2020. The Athens County prosecutor went on to […]
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The threat for severe weather returns Sunday
WILMINGTON, Ohio — According to the Storm Prediction Center, the Scioto Valley is under a marginal risk for severe weather on Sunday. Meteorologists with the National Weather Service said scattered strong to severe storms are possible Sunday afternoon and early evening. NWS says that high winds and localized flooding will be the primary threat from […]
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Deputy arrested for having sex with inmate
PORTSMOUTH, Ohio — A deputy has been arrested for allegations he had sex with an inmate. Scioto County Sheriff David Thoroughman said that he received information regarding possible sexual misconduct involving one of his own deputies, deputy James Layne IV, 46, Franklin Furnace. Layne was assigned to the jail as a correctional officer. “During the […]
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Fatal crash closes highway in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Ohio — One person is dead after a serious crash in Jackson. Ohio Highway Patrol along with EMS responded to a two-vehicle crash on route 124. The accident occurred around 1:30 p.m., Friday. According to the Highway Patrol, a garbage truck was stopped along route 124, when a 2006 Chrysler Town and Country […]
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Marsha Ann Weaver
Marsha Ann Weaver, 62, of Chillicothe, died 9:45 a.m. Wednesday, July 21, 2021 in the Ohio State University’s Wexner Medical Center unexpectedly. She was born December 16, 1958, in Greenfield, Ohio, to Leonard and Joyce Wiltshire Weaver. Surviving are her mother, Joyce Weaver, of Frankfort; children, Kris Lowery, of Chillicothe, Zeke (Amanda) Lowery, of Chillicothe […]
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Deloris “Dee” S. Thompson
Deloris “Dee” S. Thompson, of Grove City, OH went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at Mount Carmel Grove City. Dee was born on May 29, 1944 to the late Daniel and Eulah (Barker) Smith in Fielden, KY. Dee worked as an Educational Assistant for 24 years at […]
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Paul Denzel Ross
Paul Denzel Ross, 79, of Waverly, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2021 at his residence. He was born on May 30, 1942 to the late Mason A Ross and Lester Williams Ross. On January 7, 1982 he was united in marriage to Goldie McGowan Ross who survives. In addition to his wife, Paul is […]