ASHVILLE, Ohio — A house is a total loss after an early-morning fire in Pickaway County. It happened at 445 state Route 674 just before midnight Monday night. Multiple fire departments battled the blaze into the early morning hours, with firefighters coming from as far as Rickenbacker Airport and Amanda Township. Circleville City also helped […]
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Man flown from Pickaway Co. crash near Kingston
KINGSTON, Ohio — A man is in stable condition after rolling his car near Kingston. It happened just before midnight Tuesday morning along route 361 in Pickaway County. The man called 9-1-1 himself after rolling at least three times. MedFlight was called to the scene and flew the man from the crash with an apparent […]
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Ross Co. EMT, father to 8 passes away from COVID-19 complications
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — An EMT who lived and worked in Chillicothe has passed away from COVID-19 complications. Jason Kroll lost his battle to the coronavirus on Monday. He had been fighting the illness for several days. Kroll was a basic EMT, having attended Pickaway-Ross in 2013 and was employed by MedFlight in Chillicothe. He was […]
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Dan E. Ater
Dan E. Ater, 66, of Clarksburg, died at his residence Monday morning following a courageous 20-year battle with cancer. Dan’s survivors include his mother, Rebecca “Becky” (Steinhauser) Ater; sons and daughters-in-law Kyle (Sarah), Nick (Stacey), and Daniel Ater; daughter and son-in-law Mackenzie (Hunter) Hubbard; his special companion Linda Leatherwood; and sisters Ruth Ann Sowers and […]
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Southern State to receive hundreds-of-thousands in funding from Sen. Peterson
WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, Ohio — State Senator Bob Peterson (R-Washington Court House) today announced the controlling board approval of $353,630 to be released to Southern State Community College in Washington Court House. “Southern State has a proven record of success for any student who has the privilege to attend this fine institution of higher education,” said Peterson. “An integral part of […]
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Deric Lansing arrested in Waverly shooting, police chief says
WAVERLY, Ohio — Details and names of those involved in the Sunday night shooting in Waverly have been released. According to Interim Police Chief John Winfield, Deric S. Lansing, 41, is facing a charge of felonious assault and assault after he shot Blaine Hubbard, III, Sunday night. It happened in the area of Saint Mary’s […]
Posted inPickaway County
Pickaway Co. among counties to get new jobs from Governor
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted today announced the approval of assistance for nine projects set to create 3,214 new jobs and retain 4,520 jobs statewide, some of which will be in Pickaway County. During its monthly meeting, the Ohio Tax Credit Authority (TCA) reviewed economic development proposals […]
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William Arthur “Tink” Crosby
William Arthur “Tink” Crosby, 82, of Circleville, died May 21, 2021 in Circleville. He was born March 6, 1939 in Circleville the son of Albert and Virginia (Johnson) Crosby. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Regina and son Blake. Tink is survived by children, Allen (Rhonda) Crosby and Markita (Jody Nason) Crosby […]
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Cody Heeter
Cody Scott Heeter, 27, of Amanda passed away on May 20, 2021. He was born on March 29, 1994 in Columbus to Scott and Becky (Moss) Heeter. He was an Avid Buckeyes and Bengals Fan. Cody was an organ donor and saved lives through his giving. He was preceded in death by grandpas William Moss […]
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Heath Rowland
Heath Zachary Rowland, 34, of Circleville passed away unexpectedly May 17, 2021. He was born March 6, 1987. He graduated from Circleville High School in 2005. He had several Computer Science Certificates. He is survived by his wife Heidi Rowland, Parents Christie & Jon Neff, Sisters Haley (Josh) Dick, Cassidy (Nick) Clark, Nieces Raegan Wesalowiski, […]