Nancy “Rusty” Sue Morris of Stoutsville, passed away on July 5, 2021. She was born on May 8, 1945 in Circleville, Ohio to the late Paul and Ruth (Tustin) Kennedy. Nancy was a very proud U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam era and worked as a nurses aide at the Chillicothe VA. In addition to […]
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Nancy Jane Speakman
Nancy Jane Speakman, 86, of Circleville peacefully passed away July 3, 2021 at her residence with family by her side. She was born June 23, 1935 the daughter of Wayne and Opal (Reynolds) Chester in Pickaway County. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Clyde E. Speakman; son Michael Speakman; sisters Ruby Chester […]
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Michael Robinette
Michael Robinette, 79, of Circleville passed away on July 4, 2021. He was born on May 26, 1942 in McArthur to Frank and Marguerite (Lomax) Robinette. Michael a United State Marine Corp Vietnam Veteran retired from RCA. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife Barbara Ann (Armstrong), children […]
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Waverly officially hires new police chief
WAVERLY, Ohio — The small town of Waverly has officially filled their vacant police chief job after nearly two months. The position was filled by interim chief, and Lieutenant John Winfield on Tuesday. Winfield was tapped as interim chief weeks ago after the ouster of former chief Zach Dixon amid a Guardian expose that revealed […]
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Man charged in Pike Co. police chase
PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — A man faces charges for his involvement in a police pursuit that occurred back in June. On June 29, a Pike County deputy observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed in the village of Beaver, the Sheriff said. According to reports, Deputy Marc Thompson attempted to stop the […]
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Book-A-Bike program kicks off in Chillicothe
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — The Ross County Public Library says you can now check out more than just books. The “Book-A-Bike” program kicked off Tuesday. This program allows individuals to take home a bicycle. According to officials with the library, bicycles will be available for reservation at the Main Library on Paint Street. Library employees […]
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Ross Co. woman reported missing
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A woman has been reported missing in Ross County by her family. According to the family, Krishna Hatfield has not been heard from since July 2. They stated that she was last seen in a silver Kia, or silver BMW. On Tuesday, the family filed a missing person’s report with the […]
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Arson suspected in Black Run Road fire
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A mobile home fire on Black Run Road in Ross County is now being investigated for arson. Multiple fire crews responded to a single-wide mobile home fire on Monday around 2 p.m. Ross County deputies spoke with the property owner who stated that they witnessed the owner’s brother running from the […]
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Chillicothe eliminates cash bail for most arrests
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The City of Chillicothe has eliminated cash bail for more than half the crimes that local law enforcement arrest. Effective July 1, law enforcement across Ross County were told that they were not allowed to arrest anyone charged with a misdemeanor crime. There are some caveats to the order, which was handed […]
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Rose Marie Elkins
Rose Marie Elkins, 68, of Portsmouth, Ohio passed away on Friday, July 2, 2021 at her residence. She was born November 10, 1952 in Dearborn, Michigan daughter of the late Ray S. and Mary Maddeline Garrison Roberts. On November 15, 1968 Rose was united in marriage to Theodore Franklin Elkins Sr. who preceded her in […]