CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A well-known local landmark is suffering the effects of the growing labor shortage. The Cavalier Skating Rink on Pleasant Valley Road in Chillicothe announced online that they would be suspending their highly popular teen night sessions. “We are still struggling with staffing issues due in part to COVID. Unfortunately, we still do […]
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Area libraries, stores out of COVID-19 rapid testing kits
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Since last year, the Governor of Ohio has been touting at-home testing kits for COVID-19. Earlier this year, the state started handing out the free kits to local libraries and universities for the community to pickup and take home for discreet testing, but as of this week, all area locations were out […]
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Adena cancels elective surgeries amid COVID rise
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Effective immediately, Adena Health System is rescheduling its elective surgical procedures for a later date that require an overnight stay in the hospital through next week. This temporary change is being made out of an abundance of caution due to a significant increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations and record-high patient volumes. Adena leadership […]
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Waverly Police Department holding 5k to raise money for NLEO Fund
WAVERLY, Ohio — The police department in Waverly is holding their annual 5k run-or-walk event to raise money for the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund. The event will take place on October 9. “Join us at Bristol Park for our 2021 Run for the Badge 5K,” said Chief John Winfield. “We invite all runners, walkers, and […]
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Childrens’ hospital officials urge school districts across state to mandate masks
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine held a press conference Tuesday regarding the continued rise in COVID cases throughout Ohio. Officials from multiple children hospitals joined in the conference to share what they have been seeing in their facilities. Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, along with others throughout the state made calls to local […]
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One person flown from crash that closed route 23
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — One person was taken to Grant Medical Center by a helicopter on Tuesday after a serious crash. It happened just after 2:30 p.m. in Ross County on route 23 southbound at Blackwater Road. The head-on collision involved a pickup truck and a car. Medflight was called to fly one person to […]
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Troopers investigate highway shooting incident in Ross Co.
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A Chillicothe couple is thankful that no one was seriously injured in a reported highway shooting incident. According to reports, the vehicle owner was traveling along route 23 near Massieville, Sunday, when their vehicle was hit by a bullet. The bullet, troopers said, entered through the driver’s side door, traveling through […]
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Person consumes drugs found in playground at Yoctangee Park
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Police said that drugs were found last week inside a local Chillicothe park, and the person who found them, ingested them. Chillicothe Police reported they received a call regarding drugs being found on the playground equipment in Yoctangee Park on Friday. According to reports, officers responded to the area of the playground […]
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Fatal crash claims one life on route 22 in Pickaway Co.
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — One person is dead and several others are critically injured in a Pickaway County crash. According to Sheriff Matthew O. Haffey, emergency crews, and deputies with the Pickaway County Sheriff’s office responded to the accident on Sunday, around 8 p.m. along route 22 near Bolender Pontious Road. Reports say a blue […]
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The threat of severe weather returns to the Scioto Valley
WILMINGTON, Ohio — The Storm Prediction Center has placed the Scioto Valley under the threat for severe weather Wednesday. According to meteorologists, a cold front will pass through the area bringing the chance for showers and storms. Storms, NWS says, may contain damaging winds. All hazards including the risk of a few spin-up tornadoes will […]