Walter M. Trimble, 81, of Chillicothe, died 6:12 a.m. Saturday, May 22, 2021 in the Adena Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born December 13, 1939, in Ross County, Ohio, to the late Ellis and Vallie Beekman Trimble. On May 1, 1959, he married the former Sharon R. Payne who survives. […]
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Jerimie Scott Fields
Jerimie Scott Fields, 43 of Chillicothe died suddenly Saturday, May 22, 2021 at his residence. He was born February 28, 1978 in Chillicothe, Ohio to Cecil A. Fields and Cynthia Kay Beeler Fields who survive. Jerimie is also survived by children; Austin Fields (Breanna), Colton Ater, Seneca Fields, Cheyene Fields, Jerimie Fields all […]
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James Taylor
James Taylor, 69, of Chillicothe, died early Monday morning, at his residence, following an extended illness. His wife Jennie survives. Arrangements are being completed at this time.
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Kenneth Richard Michael
Kenneth R. Michael, 66, of Chillicothe, died Sunday morning, at his home, following an extended illness. His wife Peggy survives. Arrangements are being completed at this time.
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Delores Mae Scott
Delores Mae (Gilbert) Scott, 95, of Flatwoods, KY, died Sunday following an extended illness. She was the widow of Arlie Scott. Arrangements are being completed at this time.
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Rick Smith leaving United Way of Ross County in June
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — The President and CEO of the United Way of Ross County will be stepping down at the end of June. Rich W. Smith, Sr., has served in the capacity since 2019 and cites personal reasons for his decision to leave. “I have loved my time in Ross County and owe a […]
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Frankfort American Legion poppy fundraiser being held
FRANKFORT, Ohio — The Frankfort American Legion Auxiliary Post 483 is holding a fundraiser for their organization. According to organizers, the group will have poppies for a donation. Members will be in the downtown part of Frankfort Saturday, May 29 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. “This donation goes to a local veteran in our […]
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With drawing days away, Ohio legislation seeks to stop Vax-A-Million program
COLUMBUS, Ohio –– Five Ohioans who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 are about to win $1 million through a new vaccine lottery program, but a Republican lawmaker wants to call the whole thing off. State Rep. Jena Powell, R-Arcanum, is drafting legislation that would prevent the state from administering any vaccine lottery program. Hundreds of […]
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Waverly Police arrests one in shooting that sends one to hospital
WAVERLY, Ohio — Waverly Police has arrested a person after law enforcement say that person shot another in their village Sunday evening. Interim Chief John Winfield said that the shooting occurred Sunday night near Saint Mary’s Lane and Little Flower Court. According to Winfield, one person was flown to Columbus by medical helicopter after being […]
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New Fayette Co. jail now housing all county inmates
FAYETTE COUNTY, Ohio — After years of planning, a levy, construction, and delays, Friday night will be the first night inmates sleep in the new Fayette County Jail. “We relocated 61 inmates beginning at 6 a.m. and by noon all inmates were processed and placed into the new housing units,” said Sheriff Vernon P. Stanforth. […]