A man was shot Tuesday morning in Chillicothe. It happened just after 5 a.m. in the 600 block of Glencroft Avenue on the city’s southeast side. Police on-the-scene were not releasing any information to the news media, other than to say that it was an “ongoing investigation.” The victim was found inside the home when […]
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Jack Bruce Hale
Obituary Jack Bruce Hale, 84, passed away on February 20th, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was born on August 6th, 1936 in Marion, Ohio to Melvin and Audrey (Clark) Hale. Jack grew up in Marion, Ohio. He graduated from Harding High School in Marion Ohio in 1954. After high school he joined the Army in in 1955 and served for 40 years. He has been a part of the Marion County […]
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Well rescue underway in Ross County
First responders are working to rescue a man from a well in Ross County. It’s happening along Whisler Road after an elderly man called 9-1-1 saying he fell down the well and could not get out himself. The call came in just before 7 p.m. on Saturday. Firefighters are on the scene attempting a rescue. […]
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Sandra Kay Timmons
Obituary Sandra Kay Timmons Sandra Kay Timmons, 74, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2021 at Adena Regional Medical Center after an extended illness. She was born on July 9, 1946, in Circleville, the daughter of the late Truit and Clarabella (Adkins) Timmons. Sandra is survived by her beloved sister, […]
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Chillicothe Police officer is alive, despite departmental posting
A social media posting by the Chillicothe Police Department announcing the death of one of their own has turned out to be not true. On Friday, the police department posted on Facebook that longtime officer Reggie Netter had died. Netter served on the force for 20 years as a full-time office before retiring and becoming […]
Posted inLocal News, Pike County
Man shot in Pike Co. while cutting off catalytic converter
A man who deputies said was attempting to steal a catalytic converter is wanted by the Sheriff after he was shot. Pike County Sheriff said that Jonathan Thompson, 28, is wanted after a homeowner confronted him on Clines Chapel Road. It was there, the Sheriff said, that Thompson was in the process of cutting off […]
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Fayette Co. residents asked to shelter-in-place because of pipeline
A small number of residents in Fayette County were being asked to shelter-in-place after a malfunction at the pipeline substation. It happened on old route 35 in Jefferson Township after the call came in around 7 p.m. on Friday night. Firefighters responded to the area after the substation experienced an emergency shutdown, which caused people […]
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Governor activates National Guard from Portsmouth for ice damages
PORTSMOUTH — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today activated the Ohio National Guard to help ensure the safety of southern Ohio residents impacted by recent ice storms. Members of the 1191st Engineer Company in Portsmouth were placed on state active duty this afternoon to assist local authorities in Lawrence and Gallia counties with the removal of downed trees […]
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Trooper rear-ended on route 35 in Chillicothe, man unconscious
A trooper was rear-ended on route 35 while responding to a crash Thursday night. It happened at around 9 p.m. in Chillicothe on the highway near Bridge Street. The trooper was rear-ended by another vehicle, which resulted in a chain reaction crash with a third and fourth vehicle. The trooper’s vehicle is totaled with the […]