ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A group of thieves stole a festival stage in southern Ohio over the weekend. The Ross County Sheriff said he is investigating the case of who stole the “Fall Festival of Leaves” outdoor stage. The Fall Festival of Leaves is a three day event held the third full weekend in October, […]
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Fatal crash claims life of Logan woman
ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio– One person has died after a tragic crash in Athens County. According to the Athens Post of the Ohio Highway Patrol, a fatal crash occurred today, around 1 p.m. Troopers with the post said Ja’Lynn Layton, 20, of Logan was driving her 2004 Nissan Altima on route 78 when she veered off the […]
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Officers investigating shooting in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Chillicothe Police responded to reports of a shooting around 4 a.m., Friday. Officers responded to the 300 block of North High Street in Chillicothe after a 9-1-1 caller stated someone was discharging a firearm in the area. Reports say, officers patrolled the area and spoke with witnesses. No injuries were reported, and […]
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Pike Co. Community Action to host Student Loan Workshop
PIKE COUNTY, Ohio– Community Action of Pike County will be hosting a Student Loan Workshop at the OhioMeansJobs Career Center, August 18, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The career center is at 941 Market Street, Piketon. Tracy Rice, an instructor at Shawnee State University, will lead the workshop. Topics discussed will include FAFSA, grant programs, […]
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Guardian announces new “Padlock Award” for secret government
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Guardian is announcing a new award that will be bestowed monthly upon a public agency or elected official. The “Padlock Award” is awarded to those who are funded by public dollars but hide behind a veil of secrecy or violate public records laws. These agencies or officials take pride in their […]
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Five reported overdoses at Ross Co. Jail in three days
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Multiple reported overdoses at a county jail have kept squad crews busy. According to the Chillicothe Fire Department, their units have responded to the Ross County Jail five times in the last three days. While the fire department could not confirm the nature of the calls, dispatchers with Chillicothe Police Department said […]
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Confirmed tornado touchdown in Pickaway Co.
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — The National Weather Service in Wilmington confirmed that a tornado had touched down in Pickaway County, Thursday, July 29. The NWS conducted a storm survey and determined that an EF-0 tornado did touch down near the New Holland area. Storm survey crews said that the tornado first touched down in a […]
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CCI employee suspended for making fake COVID-19 cards
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — An employee at a state prison in Chillicothe has been suspended after officials said he was using state computers to manufacture fake COVID-19 vaccination cards. Fearl Chrisman, 49, Waverly, of Chillicothe Correctional Institution is on paid leave. “Fearl Chrisman was placed on administrative leave on June 14, 2021 pending an administrative investigation […]
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Flash Flood Warning issued for Highland, Pike, and Ross Co.
WILMINGTON, Ohio — The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Ross, Pike, and Highland counties until 12:15 a.m. According to NWS, storms in the area have dropped between 1 to 3 inches of rain. Meteorologists said that an additional 1 to 2 inches of rain are possible in the warned […]
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Over 1,000 homes are without power in Ross Co.
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Multiple power outages were reported in the Ross County area, Thursday evening. According to American Electric Power, over 1,000 customers in the Ross County area are in the dark this evening following a tornado-warned storm. Law enforcement officials report many downed trees and powerlines in the county. AEP could not give an […]