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Pickaway Co. Sheriff’s deputy charged with excessive force

PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — A deputy with the Pickaway County Sheriff’s office is facing criminal charges this afternoon after allegations he used excessive force in a traffic stop. Sheriff Matthew Haffey reported that Deputy Ryan J. Howard is charged with assault, falsification, and dereliction of duty after an April 30 incident. It’s alleged that Howard […]

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Dennis Lee Halfhill

DENNIS LEE HALFHILL, age 57, of Washington CH, passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at his home. His death was sudden and unexpected. He was born on May 8, 1964 in Fremont, Ohio to Bobby Clayton and Helen Ruth (Ryman) Halfhill. He was a 1982 graduate of Tiffin Columbian High School. Dennis attended the […]

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Philip Lee Beard

Philip Lee Beard, 81, of Mount Tabor Road, passed away from this life to his eternal home on Sunday, June 13, 2021. Philip was born October 14, 1939 in Green County, Ohio to his late parents, Charles Vincent. and Carrie Eloise. (Miller) Beard. Philip is survived by his wife, Janice R. (Clark) Beard of 32 […]

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Samuel Lewis Cummings

Samuel Lewis Cummings, 89 of McDermott, passed away on Monday, June 14, 2021 at SOMC Hospice. He was born on March 23, 1932 in Vinton County, Ohio to the late George Cummings and Cynthia Ponn Cummings. On December 25, 1973 he was united in marriage to LaVonda Crabtree Cummings. In addition to his wife of […]

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Man leads deputies on pursuit in Ross Co. while snorting

ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A man led deputies on a short pursuit Tuesday while snorting drugs. Deputies said they found a reckless driver along Bridge Street at around 6:30 p.m. According to reports, law enforcement tried to pullover the car but the driver refused and a pursuit was underway. Deputies stated that the driver, Rasheed […]

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Vernon Charles White

Vernon Charles White, 76, of Tarlton, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2021 just two short days following the passing of his loving wife, Joyce (Winland) Perry White. He was born on November 1, 1944, in Columbus, the son of the late Edward Charles and Shirley White.     Charles survived by his children, Chuck […]