CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Investigators say two kids may face criminal charges after they caused a train derailment in Chillicothe. According to Chillicothe Police, officers were dispatched to Douglas Avenue last week after a train that had jumped the tracks. Officers spoke with a CSX Railroad employee who said he had been working in the area. […]
Posted inColumbus, Local News, Ross County
Two kids reportedly swept away in Ross Co. creek
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Emergency personnel responded to Star Drive in Chillicothe on reports of a water rescue. The call came in shortly before 11 a.m., Sunday morning. According to the 9-1-1 caller, he saw two kids attempting to cross a creek who were swept away by the rushing waters. Crews from multiple townships responded to assist […]
Posted inRoss County
Deputy escapes injury after fleeing drunken suspect attempts to run him over
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio —- Deputies were involved in a short pursuit Friday evening in Chillicothe. Deputies attempted to stop a white Toyota Corrola, but the driver fled. Reports say the vehicle was stopped once but took off again, nearly dragging a deputy behind it. The deputy, according to dispatch, was not seriously injured. Officers from […]
Posted inLocal News, Ross County
A two-vehicle crash sends one to the hospital by medical helicopter
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Rescue personnel from Union and Concord Townships responded Friday afternoon to a two-vehicle accident. The call came in around 3:30 p.m. of a car and truck involved in a crash along route 28 at Norman Hill Road. According to initial reports, one person was trapped inside one of the wrecked vehicles […]
Posted inAthens County
Athens County man faces multiple felony charges after a standoff with deputies
ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio — The Athens County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to 6th Street in Jacksonville on November 10, 2021, for a domestic dispute. According to reports, Craig A. Cooper, 54, assaulted his wife. Upon responding, deputies found that the victim had fled the scene. She advised that her husband was making threats of violence including […]
Posted inRoss County
Accident backs up traffic on route 23 in Ross County
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — EMS with troopers from the Ohio Highway Patrol responded to a two-vehicle accident on route 23 north of Pike County. The call came in around 2:30 p.m. of a two-car crash on route 23 between Woods Hollow and Blain Highway in the northbound lane. The Ohio Department of Transportation says motorists should […]
Posted inChillicothe, Local News, Ross County
Chillicothe Intermediate School Honor Roll Students (Fall 2021)
CIS Students 2021 – 2022 6th Grade High Honor Roll: Aaliyah Dickess, Amelia Veddern, Caleb Carbtree, Chole Beatty, Gracyn Arledge, Sonnet O’Hara, Peyton Allerton, Peyton Henry, Isabella Parks, Jonathan Parian, Phoenix Sommers, Michael Parke, Boston Martin, Grace Newsome, Damion Smith, Luke Darling, Mara Doles, Sydnee Wade, Colton Manring, Ariana Pritchard, Kiera Blankenship, Petiah Martin, Matthias […]
Posted inRoss County
Detectives are investigating a suspicious death in Ross County
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — The Ross County Sheriff’s Office is investigating what, authorities say, is a suspicious death. Deputies responded to Meadow Drive Friday morning on reports of a person being found deceased inside a residence. After arriving on the scene, deputies immediately called for detectives from the Sheriff’s Office to begin a full investigation. Law […]
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Downtown Chillicothe cleanup day set for Saturday
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Downtown Chillicothe Ohio will be hosting its fall cleanup day, Saturday, November 13. According to organizers, the event is to prepare the downtown area for the annual Christmas Open House. The organization holds two cleanup days every year. Once during the spring and another in the fall. “Come prepared with your brooms, leaf […]
Posted inFrankfort, Local News, Ross County
Early morning fire destroys home near Frankfort
CONCORD TOWNSHIP — A house was a loss early Friday morning after flames ravaged the structure. It happened along County Road 550 near Frankfort at a house in the 5000 block. The homeowner made it out of the home, according to emergency officials; at least three fire departments responded to battle the blaze. The road […]