CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Fire and EMS in Chillicothe were dispatched to a vehicle fire on Walnut Street, shortly after 10 p.m. on Tuesday. Fire and EMS confirmed the fire was already extinguished before they arrived on scene. According to witnesses, a male subject inhaled a large amount of smoke and was suffering from smoke inhalation. […]
Posted inChillicothe, Local News, Ross County
ODOT announces US 23 ramp closure starting June 19
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — In a statement released by ODOT, the US 23 ramp at Three Locks Road will be closed June 19 and 20 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily. According to ODOT, the closure is part of a county-wide bridge maintenance program. During the closure, traffic will be detoured via Eastern Avenue to […]
Posted inBotkins, Free Obituaries
Bessie Louise Evans
Bessie Louise Evans, 82 of Otway went home to be with the Lord on Monday June 14, 2021 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She was born on February 25, 1939 in Otway to the late Charles Eichenlaub and Daisy Means Eichenlaub. On December 18, 1957 she was united in marriage to Robert Evans who preceded […]
Posted inFree Obituaries, Haller
George Lee Pflaumer
We are devastated to announce the passing of our son, George Lee Pflaumer, age 20 of Chillicothe. He lived with great character, compassion, and inquisitiveness. He was always an eager friend, and willing to assist kind-hearted people. George is the son of Alyssa and John Pflaumer. George was the protector of chickens, cats, and other […]
Posted inChillicothe, Local News, Ross County
Two vehicle accident closes High Street in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — One person was sent to the hospital after a crash in Chillicothe. It happened Tuesday at around 5 p.m. at the intersections of High and Water Streets. At least one person was taken to the hospital, but their name was not immediately released. High Street at Chestnut Street was closed while crews […]
Posted inCrimeWatch, Local News, Pickaway County
Man tries to abduct a mother and her two children in Circleville
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — According to the Circleville Police Department, a women reported that she and her children were nearly abducted on South Pickaway Street. Police report that it happened Tuesday when a man driving a white four door vehicle approached the family as they were walking down the street. The suspect then attempted to use […]
Posted inLocal News, Pike County, Piketon
Car stolen from Piketon post office with dog inside
PIKETON, Ohio — A dog has been found after it was stolen inside a car on Monday. It happened at the Piketon post office, according to Piketon Police Chief Brock Clemmons. “The victim left car running and went into post office,” Clemmons told the Guardian. “A male and a female got in the car and […]
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One charged with murder after attacking Athens Co. man
ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio — The Sheriff of Athens County said he has arrested a man for assaulting and killing another. According to the Sheriff, Blaine Sharpe, 59, died Sunday after being attacked by Justin Pennington, 35. The Sheriff said that Pennington beat up Sharpe and then, as he was running away from the scene, bragged […]
Posted inJackson County, Local News
Boil advisory issued for Wellston residents
WELLSTON, Ohio — The village of Wellston, Ohio has issued a boil advisory. According to village services, the advisory is in effect for the following locations: Finley Chapel Road, Electric Park Road Lockard Lane, and any customers with low or no water pressure.
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Ross Co. woman says ghosts burglarized her home
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A Ross County woman called for help from deputies after she said ghosts burglarized her home. According to reports, deputies were called to Eastern Avenue in Chillicothe on Monday. The woman who lived there told deputies that she was awakened by a man standing in her living room. She told law enforcement […]