ROSS COUNTY, Ohio— An inmate at the Ross Correctional Institution in Chillicothe has been charged with murder. According to the Ohio Highway Patrol, 35-year-old Darryl King, originally from Eaton, killed a fellow inmate on February 14. In a report, obtained by the Guardian, King allegedly struck the other inmate, multiple times, resulting in his death. […]
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Chillicothe Police Department investigating downtown stabbing
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio— Police in Chillicothe are investigating a reported stabbing near the downtown area. The call came in shortly before 2 p.m. at the corner of Park and Water Street in the city. EMS, along with officers from the police department responded to the scene, where a woman was stabbed in the chest. “Officers made […]
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Vinton Co. man arrested on child porn charges
VINTON COUNTY, Ohio — A Vinton County man is in jail today on charges related to child pornography. According to the Vinton County Sheriff’s Office, Rocky Montgomery, 28, was taken in for questioning after the sheriff’s office received a tip from the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. Following an investigation, Montgomery was arrested and […]
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Bradley Curtis Martin
Bradley Curtis Martin, 48, of Hermitage, Tennessee, passed away Friday, March 11, 2022, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. He was born May 3, 1973, in Chillicothe, Ohio, the son of Richard Jennings and Carole Fern (Cope) Martin. Brad was a 1991 graduate of Edward Lee McClain High School and a 1994 graduate […]
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Cincinnati man sentenced to 100 months following federal child porn investigation
CINCINNATI, Ohio — A Cincinnati man was sentenced to 100 months in prison and 10 years of supervised probation following a child pornography conviction. According to the U.S. Justice Department, Ryan J. McConnell, 31, was arrested by federal agents in December 2020 following a lengthy criminal investigation. Officials with the DOJ said McConnell’s criminal activity […]
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Ukrainian President calls on United States to do more during virtual address
WASHINGTON, D.C. — This morning, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a virtual address with members of Congress. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi introduced the Ukrainian President. During the address, Zelensky told Congress that the destiny of the Ukrainian people is being decided. “We need you right now, “ said Zelensky. The Ukrainian President went […]
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Early morning fire at paper mill closes down Bridge Street
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A fire shortly after midnight on Wednesday had Bridge Street closed. It occurred at Pixelle Speciality Solutions — the town’s paper mill — in the area where wood chips are kept, according to officials. It was believed that a cargo belt of some kind might have been the origin of the inferno. […]
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Statewide tornado drill scheduled for March 23
WILMINGTON, Ohio — Ohio’s severe weather awareness week begins March 20 and runs through March 26. According to the Ohio Emergency Management Agency, there will be a statewide tornado drill on Wednesday, March 23, at 9:50 a.m. During the week, the National Weather Service in Wilmington will educate citizens on the various dangers of Ohio […]
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Russia issues sanctions against President Joe Biden
MOSCOW, Russia — In a tit-for-tat game, the Russian government announced sanctions against U.S. President Joe Biden and several current and former high-ranking officials. The Kremlin announced the sanctions against President Biden along with several others including Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and Hunter […]
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Ohio Highway Patrol reminds motorists to drive sober over St. Patrick’s Day
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Highway Patrol warns motorists not to drink and drive while out celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. According to the Patrol, 14 people in 11 fatal crashes occurred, over the last five years during the holiday. Another 137 were injured due to OVI-related crashes. “We want all motorists to plan ahead before […]