PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — The Ohio Highway Patrol with EMS responded to a serious crash on route 23 near the Franklin and Pickaway County line around 9:30 p.m. According to reports on the scene, there was at least one vehicle that suffered major damage. EMS stated that there are injuries in the accident. The names […]
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Judge tosses former New Holland mayor’s lawsuit
FAYETTE COUNTY, Ohio — A lawsuit brought by the former Mayor of New Holland against two citizens and a police officer has been dismissed by a judge. Former mayor Clair “Butch” Betzko filed suit in 2018 against citizens Teresa Bayer, Karen Francis, and former New Holland Police Sergeant Brad Mick, seeking nearly $350,000 in alleged […]
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Ross Co. Sheriff searching for missing runaway
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Ross County Sheriff George Lavender is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing child. According to the Sheriff, 12-year-old Brayden Sigma ran away from his home on Perry Lane around 9:30 a.m., Saturday. Sheriff officials say Brayden is 5′ 7″ tall, 130lbs., with red hair, and blue eyes. Officials […]
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Vinton Co. man leads deputies on a pursuit
VINTON COUNTY, Ohio — Vinton County Sheriff deputies were involved in a pursuit Friday, according to the Vinton County Sheriff. Sheriff Ryan C. Cain said deputies responded to the Dollar General on route 50 in Allensville. It was at that time Cain said his deputies attempted to make contact with Michael Zinn. Witnesses at the […]
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Large, modern car wash tunnel building in WCH
WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, Ohio — They have been on the rise around the country, and one is locating to Fayette County: tunnel car washes. A sign erected along Columbus Avenue in Washington Court House announces the building of a “Blue Hippo Car Wash” tunnel. It’s located in the 2000 block across the street from the […]
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Three-vehicle accident in Ross Co.
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Ross County Sheriff deputies, along with EMS, responded to a three-vehicle accident around 10 a.m., Saturday. The accident occurred on Pleasant Valley Road near the Railway Express gas station. EMS on the scene said, at least one person was injured in the incident. That person was transported to Adena Regional Medical […]
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Narcotics sweep leads to multiple arrests in Athens Co.
ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio — According to law enforcement officials, multiple agencies coordinated a sweep targeting drug distributors in the village of Glouster. Reports state that Daniel McKee, 51, and Jeff Hammom, 41, both of Glouster were arrested in the first round of the sweep. The Athens County Prosecutor said Hammon was charged with felony drug […]
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Chillicothe man found guilty on multiple counts of sexual assault
ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio — A Chillicothe man has been convicted on multiple sexual assault charges in Athens County. According to the Athens County Prosecutor, Grant Sims, 25, of Chillicothe was found guilty on two counts of rape. Court records show that Sims was indicted back in February 2020. The Athens County prosecutor went on to […]
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The threat for severe weather returns Sunday
WILMINGTON, Ohio — According to the Storm Prediction Center, the Scioto Valley is under a marginal risk for severe weather on Sunday. Meteorologists with the National Weather Service said scattered strong to severe storms are possible Sunday afternoon and early evening. NWS says that high winds and localized flooding will be the primary threat from […]
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Deputy arrested for having sex with inmate
PORTSMOUTH, Ohio — A deputy has been arrested for allegations he had sex with an inmate. Scioto County Sheriff David Thoroughman said that he received information regarding possible sexual misconduct involving one of his own deputies, deputy James Layne IV, 46, Franklin Furnace. Layne was assigned to the jail as a correctional officer. “During the […]