CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Employees of the Pizza Hut at 163 North Bridge say the business will remain closed for most of the day following a car crash into their building. According to reports, a vehicle crashed into the building, shattering the front window of the pizza shop on Tuesday. The driver of the vehicle told […]
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Two people attacked while taking a walk in Ross Co.
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Two individuals reported being pepper-sprayed while walking along a county road, according to law enforcement. The Ross County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the alleged assault that occurred Tuesday afternoon along County Road 550. According to the victims, a man driving an SUV came close to running them over while they were […]
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Large marijuana grow operation found in Jackson Co.
JACKSON COUNTY, Ohio — Tuesday afternoon, the Ohio Attorney General’s Office and the Pike and Jackson County Sheriff’s Offices uncovered a large marijuana grow operation. According to reports, the crop was discovered in the 1700 block of Big Rock Road in Jackson County by an aviation unit. The Ohio Attorney General’s Office confirmed to the Guardian […]
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DeWine announces safety and security support for over 1,000 Ohio schools
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today announced that more than 1,000 K-12 schools across Ohio will receive state assistance to pay for security upgrades that enhance the safety of students and staff. While speaking this morning at the Ohio School Safety Summit in Columbus, Governor DeWine announced that 1,183 schools in 81 counties […]
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Ohio joins Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Attorney General Dave Yost today announced that Ohio has teamed with Indiana, North Carolina and 47 other attorneys general in forming a national Anti‑Robocall Litigation Task Force to investigate and take legal action against the telecommunications companies responsible for bringing most of the overseas-based robocalls into the United States. This bipartisan task […]
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Heat Advisory issued for much of Ohio
WILMINGTON, Ohio — A Heat Advisory is in effect for much of the Buckeye State. According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, heat indexes are forecasted to rise above 100 degrees. The advisory, NWS says, remains in effect until Wednesday evening. Area residents should take necessary precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses. Medical experts say […]
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Boil Advisory issued for portions of Pike Co.
PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — Pike Water, Inc. announced a boil advisory within the county. According to the water supplier, the advisory is until further notice for the following areas. Tackett Lane Shyville Rd Church Rd Beaver Creek Schuster Rd Taylor Hollow St Rt 220 Wakefield Mound Rd 81- 535 Coal Dock Cales Lane Bobo Rd […]
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“Water Wars: National Night Out” kicks off in Yoctangee Park
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Looking for a fun, family-friendly event? This afternoon, starting at 4 p.m., residents across the Chillicothe area can participate in the “National Night Out.” The community event will take place in Yoctangee Park and will run through 8 p.m. featuring a large water fight, food trucks, vendors, touch-a-truck, and games. This event […]
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Tree falls on moving truck as man uses chainsaw in Ross Co.
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A woman is okay after a tree fell upon her while she was driving down a back country road. It happened at about 8:30 p.m. Monday night in the 3000 block of Rozelle Creek Road in Ross County. A woman was driving a small pickup around a curve when a man […]
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for portions of the Scioto Valley
WILMINGTON, Ohio — A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for portions of southern Ohio including Ross, Pike, and Scioto Counties. According to the National Weather Service, conditions across the region remain favorable for severe weather development. The watch goes until 11 p.m. this evening. Residents should remain weather aware and have multiple means to […]