LEESBURG, Ohio — The Governor of Ohio announced on Monday that he was helping bring 82 jobs to Highland County. It’s all part of a $300+ million jobs expansion project, Governor Mike DeWine said. In the county, Candle-Lite expects to create 82 full-time positions, generating $2.8 million in new annual payroll and retaining $25.3 million […]
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Marlan L. Long
Marlan L. Long, 80, of Chillicothe, died 7 :22 a.m. Thursday, June 24, 2021 at his son’s residence following a brief illness. He was born August 29, 1940, in Nipgen, OH, to the late William and Hester Burke Long. On September 26, 1964, he married the former Karen K. Carnes. Surviving are a […]
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Rocky Fork annual Fourth of July parade returns this year
HIGHLAND COUNTY, Ohio — The Rocky Fork annual Fourth of July parade returns this year. The event is scheduled for July 4, and will begin around 10 a.m. According to organizers, those that will be in the parade need to meet at 9 a.m. at Beechwood Pizza, located at 6501 Beechwood Lane. This year’s grand […]
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18th annual Daryle Unger & Peanut Memorial Kids Fishing Derby a huge success
GREENFIELD, Ohio — The Daryle Unger and Peanut Kids Fishing Derby returned to the Mitchell Park pond in Greenfield and was another huge success after a two-year absence. A total of 340 participants attended in three age groups with a record 155 in the 2-7-year-old category. Jimmy and Liz Jones, the event coordinators, said it […]
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Man wanted in Ross Co. after lighting another on fire
BAINBRIDGE, Ohio — Deputies are looking for a man who lit another on fire early Monday morning. It happened on Hill Drive in Bainbridge just after midnight. According to reports, Paul William Lett, 32, busted inside the home, splashed gasoline onto another, and lit the gas on fire. The homeowners called 9-1-1 and were able […]
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Early morning crash on route 56 east of Circleville
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — Fire and rescue was dispatched around midnight Monday morning to a single vehicle roll-over accident on route 56 east of Circleville. Law Enforcement on scene confirmed that there was only one person in the vehicle and no injuries were reported. The cause of the crash and the name of the person […]
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Justin Tyler Pollock
Justin Tyler Pollock, 32, born on March 9, 1989, of Chillicothe died unexpectedly Saturday morning, June 26, 2021. Justin is survived by his parents, Sherry and Jim Frazier, of Londonderry and Larry and Marilyn Pollock, of Piketon; his grandparents, Mary (Doug) Hayes, Larry and Donna Pollock, Jim (Elma) Cade, and Janet Frazier. He […]
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JERALD DEAN “JERRY” O’CONNER
JERALD DEAN “JERRY” O’CONNER, age 77, of Washington CH, passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2021 at his home. He was born on December 3, 1943 in Circleville, Ohio to Cecil B. and Dorothy (Semour) O’Conner. Jerry proudly served in the United States Navy. After returning home, Jerry worked at CorTek for 35 plus years […]
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Willia Dean Salyer
Willia Dean Salyer 86 of Circleville passed away Sat. June 26th, 2021 at home surrounded by her daughters and sister. Born on April 28, 1935 in Paintsville, KY to the late Raymond Sr. and Katherine (Castle) Dale. Dean loved life and always took care of her family. One of her highlights was to dress up […]
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Deputies investigating crash near Fayette Co. Airport
WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, Ohio — Deputies are investigating a single-vehicle crash in Fayette County, near the airport. The Sheriff said it happened at around 5 p.m. on Sunday along old route 38. At least one person was injured, the Sheriff said, but their name was not immediately released. The events leading up to the crash […]