Atomic Credit Union is pleased to announce that Meghan Willis has been promoted to a newly created position, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives. Meghan began her career with Atomic in 2013 as a part-time teller, and since then has held the positions of Teller, MSR/Loan Officer, Branch Manager, and most recently, Risk Officer. In her […]
Posted in-Scioto County, FEATURED, Local News
One killed in Scioto Co. highway crash
PORTSMOUTH, Ohio — The Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that occurred in Scioto County. It happened on route 823 northbound, near the Lucasville-Minford Road off-ramp, shortly before 8 a.m. on Thursday. Kasey B. Bergan, 24, Wheelersburg, was traveling northbound on SR 823 in the righthand lane. Troopers said parked on the berm was […]
Posted inChillicothe, Local News, Ross County
TRAFFIC UPDATE: Adena Road bridge reopens in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Adena Road bridge in Chillicothe has finally reopened. According to the Ohio Departmentof Transportation, the bridge has been undergoing repairs following multiple recent strikes from commercial vehicles traveling along route 35. The bridge was originally closed on March 29.
Posted inLocal News, Vinton County
Crash claims life of Vinton Co. man
HOCKING COUNTY, Ohio— The Athens Post of the Ohio Highway Patrol is investigating a single-vehicle crash that claimed the life of a Vinton County man. The crash happened shortly before 6 a.m. on Thursday. Ethan Cole Fout, 19 of McArthur, was traveling along route 93 in Hocking County when his 2000 Ford F-250 pick-up veered […]
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Chillicothe woman threatens to kill local judge
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A Chillicothe woman found herself in hot water after allegedly threatening to kill a local judge. According to a report obtained by the Guardian, dispatchers received a call from a woman who stated that another female subject was demanding to see Judge Jeff Benson. Benson presides over the Probate and Juvenile Division […]
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Community to honor fallen sailor killed at Pearl Harbor
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — On Saturday, the Scioto Valley will honor a fallen sailor who was killed on the USS Oklahoma during the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. Multiple torpedo hits caused the USS Oklahoma to capsize quickly. Hoffman was among the 429 crewmen who died in the attack. From December 1941 to June […]
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Multi-vehicle crash backs up traffic along route 50 near Londonderry
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Fire and rescue personnel responded to the 3000 block of route 50 near Londonderry for a three-vehicle accident. According to initial reports, one vehicle was on its top. The call came in shortly after 7 a.m. First responders on the scene said that at least two people were injured in the […]
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DeWine awards $3 million to strengthen Ohio food supply chain
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted today announced that 12 meat processors have been awarded a total of nearly $3 million to implement processing efficiencies, expand or construct facilities at existing sites, assist in training and certification, and improve harvest services. This is the third round of awards made […]
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Chillicothe’s parking enforcement officer arrested for alleged beating
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The top meter maid for Chillicothe was arrested last week after it was alleged he beat the mother of his child. Gerald Logan, 55, was taken into custody on Thursday after the woman reported to police that she was beaten so badly that she was hospitalized. According to law enforcement, the woman […]
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Former Circleville school nurse indicted on sexual assault charges
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — A former Pickaway County school nurse was indicted earlier this month on several charges related to an inappropriate relationship she had with a student. Rachel Knapp, 40, of Circleville, was a contracted nurse for the district. The Guardian broke the story in January of the investigation into Knapp’s conduct. Police say she […]