Jill C. Smith, 63, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on Friday evening, July 9, 2021 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus following an extended illness and courageous fight. She was born April 10, 1958 in Chillicothe to the late Myron C. and Wilda L. (Bayless) Lynch. On August 9, 1986 she was united in […]
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Malfunctioning tornado siren wakes Ross Co. residents
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — The Ross County Sheriff received dozens of telephone calls from concerned citizens around 11:30 p.m. on Sunday night. The Sheriff’s office said that a tornado siren around the area of County Road 550 in Union Township was malfunctioning. The siren was not the typical “wail” and was more of a “hi-lo” […]
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Two kayakers rescued in Ross County
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A water rescue was underway in Ross County Saturday night. Deputies, along with EMS responded to Water’s Edge Canoe on route 772 around 8 p.m. According to officials, two kayakers were reported missing in the area of Alum Cliff Road. Deputies on the scene said that the missing kayakers were possibly […]
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Chillicothe Ghost Walk returns for a spooky one-day event
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio– The Chillicothe Ghost Walk returns this year after a hiatus in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The one-day event will kick off on September 25 and will go from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Officials with the event said each location will be open to the tour and will feature storytellers who […]
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Stormy weather returns to the Scioto Valley
WILMINGTON, Ohio– The Storm Prediction Center has placed the Scioto Valley at risk for severe weather. According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, the Scioto Valley will experience an active weather pattern for the next few days. A low-pressure system will enter the Great Lakes area and will kick off showers and storms mainly in […]
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Janice M. Gumm
Janice M. Gumm, 72, of Circleville, died 2:19 a.m. Saturday, July 10, 2021 at her residence following an extended illness. She was born September 23, 1948, in Chillicothe, Ohio, to the late Edward and Nancy Tillis Harmount. Surviving are daughters, Tammy (Tim Herron) Cunningham, of Circleville and Christy (Jeff James) Howell, of Chillicothe; […]
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Richard D. Cochenour
Richard D. Cochenour, 70, of Chillicothe died 7:25 a.m. Thursday, July 8, 2021 at his home following a brief illness. He was born April 25, 1951 in Richmond Dale to the late Richard and Ethel J. (Fout) Cochenour. On September 6, 1999 he married the former Nina R. Reisinger who survives. Also surviving […]
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Charles Christopher Kinney “Chris”
Charles Christopher Kinney “Chris”, 47 of Londonderry, died July 8, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his family following a brief battle with cancer. He was born September 22, 1973 in Columbus, Ohio to Charles Edwin and Mary Lou Weaver Kinney of South Charleston, Ohio who survive. On April 10, 2021, he married Kristi […]
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One killed after home explosion in Fayette Co.
FAYETTE COUNTY, Ohio — One person was killed and another was seriously injured after a house was leveled Saturday morning after an explosion. It happened in the 1900 block of Good-Hope New Holland Road in Fayette County just before 8 a.m., according to local officials. Fayette County Sheriff Vernon P. Stanforth said that when crews […]
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Three-vehicle crash shut down parts of Bridge Street
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio– A multi-vehicle crash shut down parts of North Bridge in Chillicothe Friday evening. Law enforcement and EMS responded to the three-vehicle crash with injuries just before midnight. The accident occurred near North Plaza Blvd. According to reports, two of the vehicles involved suffered major damage. Law enforcement asked motorists to avoid the area as […]