ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Nearly 1,000 people are without power this evening in Ross County. According to American Electric Power, residents in the vicinity of Massieville and route 772, south of Chillicothe, are in the dark. The power company has not released details regarding the cause of the outages, but a restoration time of 1:30 […]
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Two-vehicle collision on State Route 104 exit ramp
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A two vehicle collision occurred on U.S. 35 State Route 104 while near an exit ramp at around 5:50 p.m. on Friday. First responders on the scene requested mutual aid from 1100 Rescue squad. What is currently known is that both drivers sustained only minor injuries from the accident.
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MedFlight called for 40-year-old man on True Hollow Road
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Emergency medical services were called for an individual on Friday afternoon on True Hollow Road in Ross County. According to officials, MedFlight was requested, but declined to provide assistance due to the weather. What is currently known is that the individual is a 40-year-old adult male who sustained injuries due to a […]
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Newark woman sentenced for stealing Social Security and pension funds
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Cindy S. Hardway stole more than $250,000 over 15 years by continuing to claim her father’s pension and Social Security benefits after he passed away. The 62-year-old Newark woman was sentenced in U.S. District Court here today to pay restitution of $254,115.74, serve six months in federal prison, and spend three years […]
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Ross County sees increase in COVID-19 cases
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Ross County is currently seeing an increase in reported COVID-19 cases. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has classified Ross County as a “high level” of community transmission of COVID-19. According to the CDC, Ross County currently has a COVID-19 case rate per 100,000 population at 262.18 (last 7 […]
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Three-vehicle crash on State Route 159 and Hopetown Road
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Troopers were dispatched to a car accident on State Route 159 and Hopetown Road on Friday afternoon. Currently, what is known is that around 3:55 p.m., there was an accident between three vehicles. First responders requested 1300 squad for assistance. The severity of injuries sustained by the drivers is currently unknown.
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Professional cornhole teams to compete at Destination Outlets for the ACO Pro Invitational
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ohio — In a collaborative effort between Destination Outlets and the American Cornhole Organization, the top eight professional cornhole teams will be competing in the Pro Invitational Cornhole Tournament at the shopping mall’s location in Jeffersonville. The event will occur on July 9 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will have a live […]
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Governor DeWine announces grants to prevent gang violence, improve law enforcement staffing levels
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today awarded $9.9 million to 25 local law enforcement agencies to help them strategically combat violence in their communities. The grants are part of the fourth round of Governor DeWine’s Ohio Violent Crime Reduction Grant Program. To date, the Governor has awarded $19.5 million to 69 Ohio law […]
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Governor DeWine announces members of new Student Safety Advisory Council
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced today that 16 Ohio high school students have been selected for the inaugural Ohio Student Safety Advisory Council within the Ohio School Safety Center (OSSC). Governor DeWine announced plans for the student-led council in April. The group will work with OSSC leadership to identify school safety concerns […]
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Tim Ryan’s campaign raises $9.1 million in second quarter
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Tim Ryan’s campaign for U.S. Senate raised $9.1 million in the second quarter of 2022, more than double the previous fundraising record for a Senate candidate in Ohio. “As Tim crushes fundraising records and polls show him overtaking serial fraud and San Francisco millionaire JD Vance, there should be no doubt who […]