Sandra Lynn (Whitley) Sharfenaker 56 of Bainbridge, went to be with her Lord, her mom and dad Friday, August 5, 2022 surrounded by her family at the James Cancer Center after a brief illness. She was born October 31, 1965 in Ross County the daughter of the late George Ray Whitley and Rose Ann (Whitley) […]
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Head-on crash along route 22 in Pickaway Co.
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — Rescue personnel responded to a crash along Route 22 near Mill Road in Pickaway County shortly before 6 p.m. Saturday. According to initial reports, two vehicles were involved in a head-on collision. The names of those involved and the extent of any injuries were not immediately released. The crash remains under […]
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EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Woman escapes kidnapping in Ross Co. as suspect leads chase
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A woman is safe and a man is in custody after he allegedly held her hostage with ties and shackles. It all went down in Ross County at around 2:30 p.m. near Nipgen. A homeowner in the area called 9-1-1 after he said he found a woman on his lawn with shackles […]
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Manhunt continues for homicide suspect in Pike Co. who has stolen car, gun
PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — Deputies in Pike County are continuing their search this weekend for a wanted man in connection to a homicide. Sheriff Tracy D. Evans says that Charles Jeffrey Meddock, 50, is sought for questioning in Deric Lansing’s death. Meddock is described as a white male, 5’10”, and 250lbs. On Thursday, the Sheriff […]
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ATV crash claims the life of a Scioto Co. man
SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio — The Ohio Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal ATV crash that happened around 3:30 p.m. Friday afternoon. According to troopers, 58-year-old Andy Adkins was riding a 2000 Honda TRX-400FW along Collier Road in Scioto County when he lost control, veering off the right side of the road. Adkins, officials say, was […]
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CDC confirms 45 cases of monkeypox in Ohio
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Center for Disease Control (CDC) says there are now 45 cases of monkeypox in the Buckeye State. Nationwide, more than 7,000 cases of the viral disease have been confirmed, with New York, California, and Florida coming in with the highest number of cases. Experts warn that the disease can be spread […]
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Another car wash coming to Chillicothe on former Sumburger lot
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 […]