CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — One person was sent to the hospital after a crash in Chillicothe. It happened Tuesday at around 5 p.m. at the intersections of High and Water Streets. At least one person was taken to the hospital, but their name was not immediately released. High Street at Chestnut Street was closed while crews […]
Posted inCrimeWatch, Local News, Pickaway County
Man tries to abduct a mother and her two children in Circleville
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — According to the Circleville Police Department, a women reported that she and her children were nearly abducted on South Pickaway Street. Police report that it happened Tuesday when a man driving a white four door vehicle approached the family as they were walking down the street. The suspect then attempted to use […]
Posted inLocal News, Pike County, Piketon
Car stolen from Piketon post office with dog inside
PIKETON, Ohio — A dog has been found after it was stolen inside a car on Monday. It happened at the Piketon post office, according to Piketon Police Chief Brock Clemmons. “The victim left car running and went into post office,” Clemmons told the Guardian. “A male and a female got in the car and […]
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One charged with murder after attacking Athens Co. man
ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio — The Sheriff of Athens County said he has arrested a man for assaulting and killing another. According to the Sheriff, Blaine Sharpe, 59, died Sunday after being attacked by Justin Pennington, 35. The Sheriff said that Pennington beat up Sharpe and then, as he was running away from the scene, bragged […]
Posted inJackson County, Local News
Boil advisory issued for Wellston residents
WELLSTON, Ohio — The village of Wellston, Ohio has issued a boil advisory. According to village services, the advisory is in effect for the following locations: Finley Chapel Road, Electric Park Road Lockard Lane, and any customers with low or no water pressure.
Posted inLocal News
Ross Co. woman says ghosts burglarized her home
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A Ross County woman called for help from deputies after she said ghosts burglarized her home. According to reports, deputies were called to Eastern Avenue in Chillicothe on Monday. The woman who lived there told deputies that she was awakened by a man standing in her living room. She told law enforcement […]
Posted inGovernment, Local News
State Senators call for asset test for SNAP recipients
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Republican State Senator’s are seeking to add a “asset test” for those seeking SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits. The Ohio State Senate added to its budget proposal a provision that would cut SNAP benefits for individuals that have saved up to $2,250 or more. The state would also require a “asset […]
Posted inChillicothe, Local News, Ross County
Person attacked by dog in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Police responded to the area of North Sugar Street, around 5:30 p.m., Monday, on reports of a vicious dog attack. According to reports, Chillicothe Police arrived on scene and found the victim bleeding from a laceration on the leg. Reports state that the owner of the dog was cited for dog at […]
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Gubernatorial hopeful Mayor Nan Whaley talks broadband access, corruption
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Mayor of Dayton announced last month she was running for Governor of Ohio in 2022, and if the busy campaign schedule she keeps is any indication of how hard she will work if elected, Ohioans might just be inclined to make Nan Whaley their first female-Governor. She visited the area on […]
Posted inChillicothe, Local News, Ross County
Ross Co. Auditor Tom Spetnagel announces new county website
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Ross County Auditor Tom Spetnagel has announced a brand new, completely revamped website at auditor.rosscountyohio.gov. It can be accessed from any web browser and is optimized for use on mobile devices and tablets. “The new website is a huge step forward in terms of technology, and it sets us up to be […]