JACKSON COUNTY, Ohio — US 35 was closed for a short time today due to a two vehicle crash. EMS was dispatched to a accident with injuries on US 35, around 12:00 p.m. EMS on scene reported that the occupants of one of the vehicles were trapped inside. Fire and Rescue on scene was able […]
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Local leaders form group to build workforce plan in Greenfield
GREENFIELD, Ohio — A group comprising leaders across Highland County has been formed to address workforce problems that have long plagued the area. Calling itself the Highland County Think Tank, the group is working to develop a plan to build sustainable workforce development throughout Highland County. The group, according to Greenfield City Manager Todd Wilkin […]
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Vinton County Courthouse evacuated after bomb threat
MCARTHUR, Ohio — A bomb scare rocked Vinton County on Wednesday. According to a 9-1-1 call that came into the Sheriff’s office, a person said there was an explosive in the county courthouse that was going to blowup the building. Deputies from Ross and Vinton counties immediately evacuated the building for safety. The McArthur Fire […]
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The threat for severe weather returns to the Scioto Valley
WILMINGTON, Ohio — The Storm Prediction Center has placed parts of the Scioto Valley under an enhanced risk for severe weather, Friday. According to the SPC, an enhanced risk means there is the possibility of widespread severe weather. According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, storms Friday will have the potential for damaging winds, […]
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Amber Alert issued for kidnapped central Ohio boy
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ohio — The Franklin County Sheriff department has issued a Amber Alert for a missing 4 year- old child. According to police, the 4 year-old child was left inside a vehicle while their parent went into a gas station on West Broad Street. It was at that time a white male subject, wearing […]
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Chillicothe City Councilwoman endorses Nan Whaley for Governor
Dayton, OH — Today, local officials from Athens to Wintersville, Marietta, Belpre, and Chillicothe joined more than 100 local elected leaders across the state of Ohio to announce their endorsement of Nan Whaley’s campaign for Governor. These endorsements come from every corner of the state and represent a group of elected officials at every level […]
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Two rescued from rapids in Hocking County
HOCKING COUNTY, Ohio — A water rescue was underway Wednesday night in Hocking County. The Star Township Fire Department was called to Haydenville Road at around 11 p.m. on a report that two people were trapped in the water along a creek. Two people were pulled from the water, according to EMS. Their names and […]
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Motorcycle accident in Vinton Co. sends woman to the hospital
MCARTHUR, Ohio — One person was sent to the hospital Wednesday after a motorcycle crash. It happened in Vinton County at around 4 o.m. A Honda motorcycle driven by Joseph Humphreys, 74, of Indiana was traveling on route 327 when he crossed the centerline, traveling off the road, and crashing, troopers said. His passenger Mary […]
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71-year-old identified as fatal Circleville fire victim
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — Officials have released the name of the woman killed in an early morning house trailer fire in Circleville. Joyce Chestnut, 71, was identified as the victim of the fatal fire by officials. Her trailer went up in flames just after 3 a.m. on Wednesday along Renick Avenue. Several fire crews worked to […]
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Jeremy Floyd
Jeremy Floyd, 45 of Chillicothe died June 14, 2021 at Riverside Hospital, Columbus. Arrangements are pending at WARE FUNERAL HOME. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Jeremy Floyd, please visit our floral store.