ROSS COUNTY, Ohio— The Ross County Sheriff’s Office was involved in an early morning pursuit. According to reports, two individuals led deputies on a high-speed chase in Ross County. The chase began around the area of Pleasant Valley Road. Deputies pursued the vehicle before the suspects abandoned the car near Kenowa Village trailer park on […]
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Manhunt for armed suspect underway in Vinton Co.
VINTON COUNTY, Ohio — A manhunt is underway in Vinton County. According to reports, a man with a gun is on the run after witnesses say he threatened to shoot his brother. Deputies from the Vinton County Sheriff’s Office with troopers from the Ohio Highway Patrol responded to the 6000 block of Locker Plant Road. […]
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Scioto Co. man charged with unlawful sexual conduct with a minor
SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio— A Scioto County man is in jail today after authorities say he sexually assaulted a teen. Eian Robinson, Otway, was charged with three counts of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor. According to Scioto County Sheriff David Thoroughman, his office received a call on March 21, 2021, from a local middle school […]
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Governor DeWine authorizes use of state disaster relief program
COLUMBUS, Ohio—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today authorized the use of the State Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) to help several counties impacted by severe winter ice storms in February 2022. The SDRP is a reimbursement program that can be used in instances where storm damage amounts do not meet the threshold for federal assistance. The program […]
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Two men electrocuted in Fayette Co. in serious condition
FAYETTE COUNTY, Ohio — Two individuals have been electrocuted, according to Fayette County Sheriff Vernon Stanforth. Emergency personnel responded to the 1000 block of Washington Avenue after receiving a 9-1-1 call of two men lying on the ground after an aluminum ladder hit an electrical line. A medical helicopter was requested to transport one of […]
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Suspect flees bank robbery in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Detectives and federal agents are investigating a bank robbery in Chillicothe. It happened Wednesday just before noon at the PNC bank on Bridge Street in Zane Plaza. Law enforcement said a man walked into the bank and demanded money. It was not immediately released if the man had a weapon, used a […]
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Hocking Co. man sentenced to 15 years after pleading guilty to rape
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A Hocking County man will spend the next several years in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of rape. Scott A. Sanford, 40, was indicted in October of last year. Sanford, at the time, was taken into custody and transported to the Ross County Jail, where he remained incarcerated on […]
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Traffic Alert: Winchester Road closure in Pickaway Co.
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — The Pickaway County Engineer’s Office announced the closure of Winchester Road for a culvert replacement. According to the Engineer’s Office, Winchester Road will be closed between Perrill Road and London-Lancaster Road until May 13. Motorists are advised to find an alternative route during the closure.
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Gubernatorial challenger files police report against Gov. Mike DeWine for menacing
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Beef at a Beef Expo has now spawned a criminal investigation. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has been named a suspect in a criminal investigation, according to his primary challenger’s campaign. Joe Blystone, a Republican, is facing DeWine in the May primary to be Ohio’s chief executive. Last month, the two attended Ohio’s […]
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ODOT announces overnight closure of route 23 in Chillicothe
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio— The Ohio Department of Transportation announced the closure of the southbound lanes of route 23 in Chillicothe. According to ODOT, the southbound lanes of route 23 will be closed overnight starting at 10:00 p.m. on Thursday for bridge work on route 35 Westbound. During the closure, officials said, traffic will be detoured […]