Peggy Ann Bailey, 81, of Chillicothe, died 5:58 p.m. Saturday, June 19, 2021 in the Adena Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. She was born April 16, 1940, in Chillicothe, to the late William and Hazel Colburn Lowry. She was married to Vernon Sheets and Charles Bailey, both whom preceded her in death. […]
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James Leon Cumberland
James Leon Cumberland, age 59, of Chillicothe, formerly of Hillsboro, passed away Tuesday June 15, 2021. He was born on December 10, 1961, in Hillsboro, Ohio, the son of James H. and Eleanor (Curtis) Cumberland. James was baptized at the New Hope Baptist Church in Hillsboro when he was a young man. He enjoyed bicycling, […]
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Substantial amount of drugs found in Orr Road crash
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — A substantial amount of drugs were seized in a crash along Orr Road in Pickaway County. It happened at around 3 p.m. between route 23 and County Line Road on Sunday, troopers said. The man crashed his car and had non-life threatening injuries; he was flown from the scene. A second […]
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The risk for severe weather returns Monday
WILMINGTON, Ohio — The risk for severe weather and flooding returns Monday, according to the National Weather Service. According to NWS, storms are expected to develop during the afternoon and early evening hours on Monday. Monday’s evening rush hour may be a little rough depending on the timing of these storms, said NWS.
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Child run over by their parent’s car in Wellston
JACKSON COUNTY, Ohio — A five-year-old child was run over by their parent’s car in Wellston Saturday. According to the Ohio Highway Patrol, the call came in around 6 p.m. at Lake Alma State Park. Reports state, the child had managed to climb out of their car seat, and then out the window as the […]
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DIANNA LYNN JOSEPH
DIANNA LYNN JOSEPH, age 60, of Washington CH, passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at 9:31 a.m. at Kindred Hospital in Dayton. She was born on November 16, 1960 in Fayette County to Marion Franklin and Shirley Ann (Brescoll) Joseph. She was a graduate of Washington High School. Dianna was employed by the Candle-lite […]
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Steven Edward Woodgeard
On June 19, 2021, Heaven gained another angel as Steven Edward Woodgeard, 53, of Kingston, went to be with the Lord at Adena Medical Center after a courageous battle with COPD. Steven was born on November 18, 1967, in Logan, the son of the late James Edward Woodgeard and Juanita (Doug) Harper, who […]
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Nellie Mae Adams
Nellie Mae Adams, age 81 of Hillsboro passed away Thursday morning June 17, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving daughters. She was born April 13, 1940 in Felicity, Ohio, the daughter of the late Frank and Hattie (Ramsey) Berry. She was a member of the South Side Praise and Worship Center in Hillsboro […]
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U.S. Senate hopeful Congressman Tim Ryan ignites passion in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Congressman Tim Ryan was welcomed to a room with cheers and applause on Saturday in Chillicothe while he discussed his bid to be Ohio’s next U.S. Senator. Ryan, who represents the Youngstown area in Congress, announced last month he would run for the open seat being vacated by current Senator, Rob Portman […]
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Chillicothe’s city pool closes due to no lifeguards showing up to work
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The city pool in Chillicothe is closed Saturday after officials said that no one showed up to work. “The Donald M. Smith Memorial Pool will be closed …. due to lifeguard staff shortage,” the city released in a statement. “We apologize for the inconvenience and will open on Sunday….” The city also […]