ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Reports say deputies in Ross County waded through knee-high water in pursuit of a wanted fugitive. On Sunday, June 5, deputies responded to Bourneville in an attempt to locate Jeffrey Gleason. The Sheriff’s Office said Gleason had outstanding warrants for his arrest and a criminal mischief complaint against him. Gleason was […]
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License plate reader proves Pickaway County man’s innocence in murder case
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — On Tuesday, murder charges pressed against Joshua T. Adair, 36, of Pickaway County were dropped after evidence was presented that proved his innocence. In November, Adair was accused of the murder of former Columbus lawyer, John D. Moore Jr., 51, of Columbus when a cell phone was found at the scene […]
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Tornado Warning issued for Ross, Pickaway, Hocking Co.
WILMINGTON, Ohio — A Tornado Warning has been issued for Ross, Hocking, and Pickaway counties until 8 p.m. Residents should take shelter now in a basement or interior room in their home.
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Tornado Warning issued for Fayette and Highland Co.
WILMINGTON, Ohio — A Tornado Warning has been issued for Fayette and Highland counties until 7:15 p.m. Residents should take shelter now in a basement or interior room in their home. A storm capable of producing a tornado was located near New Vienna moving east at 35 mph.
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Pickaway, Hocking, and Ross Co.
WILMINGTON, Ohio — The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Ross, Hocking, and Pickaway counties until 7:15 p.m. According to NWS, a severe thunderstorm capable of 60 mph winds and quarter-size hail was moving east at 40 mph. Areas that will be impacted by this storm include Chillicothe, Kingston, Circleville, and […]
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Tornado Watch issued for the Scioto Valley
NORMAN, Oklahoma — The Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma has issued a Tornado Watch for the Scioto Valley until 10 p.m. Forecasters say conditions are becoming more favorable across the southern Ohio area for tornadic development. A Watch means conditions are favorable for supercells capable of producing tornadoes. Residents should stay weather aware throughout […]
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Traffic Alert: Serious crash near Western Ave. in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Fire and Rescue responded to a serious crash at Executive Center Drive and Western Avenue in Chillicothe. According to initial reports, a truck and motorcycle collided. Emergency personnel on the scene told dispatchers that there were non-life-threatening injuries. Motorists are advised to avoid the area while crews work to clear the scene. […]
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Two wanted fugitives busted in Athens Co.
ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio — Two wanted fugitives were captured at the Days Inn in Athens. According to the Athens County Sheriff’s Office, agents with the Southeast Major Crimes Task Force with deputies conducted a knock and talk operation at the motel as part of an ongoing drug trafficking investigation. Upon arrival, agents and deputies searched […]
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A local woman reported missing in Ross Co.
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — The Chillicothe Police Department and the family of a local woman are asking the community for assistance in locating her. According to the Chillicothe Police Department, the family of 31-year-old Mara D. Morrison has not heard from her since Memorial Day. Morrison, the family says, drives a black Ford Escape with […]
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The risk of severe weather returns to the Scioto Valley today
WILMINGTON, Ohio — The National Weather Service says severe weather is possible today for much of the Buckeye State. The Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma, has placed the area under a slight risk of severe weather. Forecasters say showers and storms should develop late this afternoon into the evening hours. NWS says damaging winds and […]