CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Crews rescued a man from the Scioto River after a crash along a highway in Chillicothe where he tried to commit suicide, according to troopers. The crash occurred at around 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday along route 23 northbound near the route 35 split — also known as the Main Street exit. Officials […]
Unioto mourning loss of freshman basketball player
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A school is in mourning after the unexpected passing of a freshman basketball player. Unioto High School held an assembly for students Wednesday morning to announce that a classmate had unexpectedly passed away after a medical issue while at home sometime late Tuesday or early Wednesday morning. The school announced the name […]
One injured in crash along route 22 in Pickaway Co.
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — Rescue crews responded to a serious motor vehicle accident Wednesday afternoon in Pickaway County. According to reports, a car and semi were involved. The collision happened along route 22 near the intersection of route 207. EMS said the driver of the car had suffered injuries as a result of the accident. […]
Police recover stolen vehicle following traffic stop in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Police in Chillicothe recovered a stolen vehicle that had been missing for several months. According to reports, Chillicothe Police were patrolling the area of East Main Street on Sunday when a gray KIA Sorento “suddenly slowed down and quickly changed lanes.” Upon running the vehicle’s tag number, police say, it was discovered […]
Chillicothe man kidnapped, beaten while leaving local bar
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Police in Chillicothe responded to a Brewer Heights home after a man said he was kidnapped and beaten. It happened Sunday when officers responded to the home and spoke with the victim, who said he had been taken against his will by an unknown person after a night out at the Crosskeys […]
Early morning house fire suspected as arson in Ross County
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — An early morning house fire in Ross County is being investigated as arson. According to reports, firefighters from multiple townships responded to the 4000 block of Black Run Road Monday night. It happened shortly before midnight. Upon arrival, firefighters said the structure was fully engulfed in flames. Witnesses told deputies that […]
Pickaway Co. pursuit ends with a crash along route 23
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — Troopers in Pickaway County were involved in a pursuit Monday evening. According to reports, troopers with the Circleville Post of the Ohio Highway Patrol chased down a vehicle that refused to stop. Troopers attempted to box in the fleeing suspects along Route 23, near the intersection with Route 752. The vehicle […]
Rio Grande to receive funds for campus security upgrades
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Senator Bob Peterson (R-Washington Court House) today announced the state’s approval of a $121,723 investment for campus safety upgrades at Rio Grande Community College in Gallia County. This project is part of an ongoing Campus Safety Grant project at the college and will be used for the purchase of security camera […]
Crash along route 23 backed up traffic in Ross Co.
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — EMS responded to a serious accident on Route 23 Monday afternoon. According to reports, the accident backed up traffic along Route 23 southbound. Motorists dealt with delays as crews worked to clear the scene. The accident occurred along Route 23 just north of Chillicothe near the exit to River Road. The names […]
Drugs and counterfeit money discovered during raid in Athens Co.
ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio — Drugs and counterfeit money were found during a raid in Athens County. According to reports, the Athens County Sheriff’s Office and Athens Major Crimes Unit executed a search warrant at 7 Beech Road in The Plains on January 7th, 2022, following an investigation into drug trafficking and counterfeiting. Suspected heroin and […]
