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 […]
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Fatal crash closes highway in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Ohio — One person is dead after a serious crash in Jackson. Ohio Highway Patrol along with EMS responded to a two-vehicle crash on route 124. The accident occurred around 1:30 p.m., Friday. According to the Highway Patrol, a garbage truck was stopped along route 124, when a 2006 Chrysler Town and Country […]
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Marsha Ann Weaver
Marsha Ann Weaver, 62, of Chillicothe, died 9:45 a.m. Wednesday, July 21, 2021 in the Ohio State University’s Wexner Medical Center unexpectedly. She was born December 16, 1958, in Greenfield, Ohio, to Leonard and Joyce Wiltshire Weaver. Surviving are her mother, Joyce Weaver, of Frankfort; children, Kris Lowery, of Chillicothe, Zeke (Amanda) Lowery, of Chillicothe […]
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Deloris “Dee” S. Thompson
Deloris “Dee” S. Thompson, of Grove City, OH went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at Mount Carmel Grove City. Dee was born on May 29, 1944 to the late Daniel and Eulah (Barker) Smith in Fielden, KY. Dee worked as an Educational Assistant for 24 years at […]
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Paul Denzel Ross
Paul Denzel Ross, 79, of Waverly, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2021 at his residence. He was born on May 30, 1942 to the late Mason A Ross and Lester Williams Ross. On January 7, 1982 he was united in marriage to Goldie McGowan Ross who survives. In addition to his wife, Paul is […]
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Andrew Ross Beckham
Andrew Ross Beckham, 70, of Panama City, Florida, died 5:53 p.m. Sunday, July 18, 2021 in the Adena Regional Medical Center unexpectedly. He was born June 6, 1951, in Riverside, CA, to the late Ross Allison and Vaudine Thompson Beckham. He is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Allison Alexa and John Short, […]
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Woman indicted for dragging death of dog
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A Waverly woman has been indicted by a Ross County grand jury on felony animal cruelty charges. Cynthia Colburn is accused of dragging a dog behind her vehicle for over a mile. On July 6, Ross County deputies contacted the Ross County Human Society regarding a report that a dog had […]
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Accident backs up traffic on route 23 in Pickaway Co.
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — Law enforcement along with EMS responded to an accident near route 23, and route 762 in Pickaway County. It happened around 4 p.m. today. The Ohio Department of Transportation confirmed that parts of route 23 were restricted at this hour. The cause of the accident remains under investigation. The names of […]
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Ross Co. Sheriff warns residents of phone scam
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Ross County Sheriff George Lavender is warning residents of a phone scam within the county. In an online statement, the Sheriff said, “My office has been made aware of another scam going around. This one involves people receiving phone calls from someone claiming they are from the Ross County Jury Commission. […]
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Hocking Co. deputies involved in high-speed pursuit
HOCKING COUNTY, Ohio — Hocking County Sheriff says two men led deputies on a high-speed chase after trying to illegally purchase narcotic medications from a pharmacy on Wednesday. According to the Sheriff’s office, the Sheriff’s Interdiction Unit, an intelligence-based unit that focuses on more organized crimes and violent offenders, was notified of two individuals at […]