JACKSON COUNTY, Ohio — A five-year-old child was run over by their parent’s car in Wellston Saturday. According to the Ohio Highway Patrol, the call came in around 6 p.m. at Lake Alma State Park. Reports state, the child had managed to climb out of their car seat, and then out the window as the […]
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DIANNA LYNN JOSEPH
DIANNA LYNN JOSEPH, age 60, of Washington CH, passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at 9:31 a.m. at Kindred Hospital in Dayton. She was born on November 16, 1960 in Fayette County to Marion Franklin and Shirley Ann (Brescoll) Joseph. She was a graduate of Washington High School. Dianna was employed by the Candle-lite […]
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Steven Edward Woodgeard
On June 19, 2021, Heaven gained another angel as Steven Edward Woodgeard, 53, of Kingston, went to be with the Lord at Adena Medical Center after a courageous battle with COPD. Steven was born on November 18, 1967, in Logan, the son of the late James Edward Woodgeard and Juanita (Doug) Harper, who […]
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Nellie Mae Adams
Nellie Mae Adams, age 81 of Hillsboro passed away Thursday morning June 17, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving daughters. She was born April 13, 1940 in Felicity, Ohio, the daughter of the late Frank and Hattie (Ramsey) Berry. She was a member of the South Side Praise and Worship Center in Hillsboro […]
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U.S. Senate hopeful Congressman Tim Ryan ignites passion in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Congressman Tim Ryan was welcomed to a room with cheers and applause on Saturday in Chillicothe while he discussed his bid to be Ohio’s next U.S. Senator. Ryan, who represents the Youngstown area in Congress, announced last month he would run for the open seat being vacated by current Senator, Rob Portman […]
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Chillicothe’s city pool closes due to no lifeguards showing up to work
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The city pool in Chillicothe is closed Saturday after officials said that no one showed up to work. “The Donald M. Smith Memorial Pool will be closed …. due to lifeguard staff shortage,” the city released in a statement. “We apologize for the inconvenience and will open on Sunday….” The city also […]
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More than 1,000 without power across the area as storms blow through
SCIOTO VALLEY, Ohio — Several hundred people are without power as storms barreled through the region on Friday night. Heavy winds and rain caused power lines to break, as trees and limbs fell to the ground. More than 1,000 customers in Ross, Highland, and Fayette counties were without power. All three major power suppliers to […]
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Severe thunderstorm watch for Ross, Pike, and Highland counties
WILMINGTON, Ohio — The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Ross, Pike, and Highland counties until 3 a.m. According to NWS, conditions remain favorable for severe weather throughout the night.
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Three injured in stormy crash along Marietta Road in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Three people were injured Friday night as storms barreled through the region. It happened just before 10 p.m. along Marietta Road. Troopers said that the driver swerved to miss a deer and hit a tree. Two adults and a teenager were hurt in the crash. A private ambulance from MedFlight assisted first […]
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Tornado watch issued for Ross, Highland and Pike counties
WILMINGTON, Ohio — The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for Ross, Highland, and Pike counties. This is already in addition to the watches for Fayette and Pickaway counties. The watch was issued at around 8 p.m. and goes until 11 p.m. Friday night. Chillicothe, Waverly, Piketon, Greenfield, and Hillsboro are in the […]