CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A new car wash is being built on the former Sumburger lot in Chillicothe. A banner went up this week at 1481 North Bridge Street that “Take 5” was “coming soon.” Take 5 is the second car wash company to announce in recents weeks their intent to build in Chillicothe. Across the […]
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Adena Health System is collecting donations for victims of Kentucky floods
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The images and stories coming out of eastern Kentucky over the last week and a half have been heartbreaking and unforgettable. Flood waters covering entire houses. Residents faced with difficult choices to ensure the survival of their families. More than three dozen lost lives thus far. The daunting task yet to come […]
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Man accused of running illegal funeral service found guilty
LUCAS COUNTY, Ohio — A Lucas County Common Pleas Court judge found Shawnte Hardin guilty of multiple felony charges for providing funeral services without a license. In total, Hardin was found guilty on 31 charges: One count of engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity (F1) Three counts of tampering with records (F3) Two counts […]
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Deputies search for homicide suspect, stolen gun and car in Pike Co.
PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — Authorities in Pike County are searching for a person of interest in the suspected homicide of a local man. On Thursday, reports say, 42-year-old Deric Lansing was found deceased at a residence in the 5000 block of route 220 in Waverly. A firearm owned by Lansing, officials said, was also missing from a […]
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Flood Watch remains in effect for portions of the area Scioto Valley
WILMINGTON, Ohio — Portions of the Scioto Valley remain under the threat of flash flooding. According to the National Weather Service, showers and thunderstorms will continue to bring heavy rain to much of southern Ohio this afternoon. Forecasters warn these storms could move slowly across the area, delivering another 1 to 2 inches of rainfall. […]
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Boil advisory lifted for portions of Pike Co.
PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — The boil advisory issued earlier this week for portions of Pike County has been lifted. Pike Water, INC. made the announcement today. The areas listed below are no longer under the advisory. Tackett Lane Shyville Rd Church Rd Beaver Creek Schuster Rd Taylor Hollow St Rt 220 Wakefield Mound Rd 81-535 […]
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Woman in serious condition following a hit-and-run in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A hit-and-run in Chillicothe left a woman in serious condition. The incident happened early Friday morning, shortly before 2 a.m. According to the Ross County Sheriff’s Office, deputies and medics responded to the 800 block of Eastern Avenue after a 9-1-1 caller said a woman had been run over by a vehicle. […]
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Ohio’s Attorney General partners with Columbus Crew to combat human trafficking
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and the Columbus Crew are partnering to raise awareness of human trafficking in Central Ohio with a new public-service announcement that will play at the Crew’s Lower.com Field. The video coaches soccer fans on how to recognize signs of sex and labor trafficking and how to report a potential […]
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Atomic Credit Union brings minimum wage to $17 per hour
PIKETON, Ohio — Atomic Credit Union today announced it will raise its minimum hourly wage for full-time and part-time employees to $17 per hour beginning August 8, 2022, as part of the financial wellbeing of employees. All Atomic employees, excluding the executive team, received a $4.00 on the hour increase across the organization, rewarding its […]
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Elderly woman rescued from burning building near Washington Court House
FAYETTE COUNTY, Ohio — Firefighters in Fayette County responded to a residential fire in the 5000 block of Route 22 just west of Washington Court House. According to Fayette County Sheriff Vernon Stanforth, first responders were able to rescue an elderly woman from the burning home. She was transported to the hospital for evaluation. The […]