ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — According to reports, Ross County Sheriff Deputies are involved in a active foot pursuit with a wanted individual. Deputies located a wanted subject within a trailer park on Stone Road in Ross County around 8:30 p.m., Saturday. The individual upon seeing deputies immediately fled on foot. Reports state the subject is […]
Posted inChillicothe, Local News, Ross County
More than a dozen FedEx packages stolen from truck
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — More than a dozen FedEx packages were stolen from a truck in Chillicothe over the weekend. Reports show that the delivery driver reported to police that his truck was parked along a street in town outside of his house. That’s when, the man says, 13 packages were stolen from the truck. The […]
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Chillicothe Police investigating overnight stabbing
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Law enforcement in Chillicothe are investigating a stabbing that occurred early Friday morning. The incident occurred at the intersection of Wade and Main Street, according to reports. Multiple officers responded to the scene. Detectives have identified two preliminary suspects, but their names have not been released. The alleged victim’s condition or name […]
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Shots fired at home on Rapid Forge Road in Ross Co.
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Deputies were dispatched to a home on Rapid Forge Road in Ross County on reports of a drive-by shooting overnight. According to reports, the owner did not know if the individuals were shooting at their residence or at them. This is the second reported drive-by shooting in Ross County in the […]
Posted inLocal News, Vinton County
State Route 671 closed in Vinton Co.
VINTON COUNTY, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Transportation is reporting the closure of State Route 671 at State Ford Road in Vinton County. ODOT states, debris is blocking the roadway, and for motorists to seek a different route. It is unclear at this time when the roadway will reopen. Crews have been sent to […]
Posted inLocal News, Ross County
Two arrested for drive-by shooting in Ross County
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Two men have been arrested after deputies say they were involved in a drive-by shooting. Law enforcement say that they were dispatched to the Stone Road Trailer Park at around 6:30 p.m. on Friday after a 9-1-1 call reported a shooting. According to the caller, two masked men pulled up to […]
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Robert Lee Havens
Robert Lee Havens, 88 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at the Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio. He was born on June 9, 1933 to the late Milton Havens and Mary Hays Havens. On January 6, 1962 he was united in marriage to Joan Legg Havens. In addition to his wife […]
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Marlene Kay “Marty” Merritt
Marlene Kay “Marty” Merritt of Washington CH passed on June 8, 2021 at the age of 74, following a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Marty was born September 30, 1946, in Freemont, Ohio to the late Clyde and Pauline (Geiger) Mitchell. She had worked as an aid and caregiver most of her life. She was […]
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Two vehicle accident with injuries on Maple Grove Road in Ross Co.
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — EMS has been dispatched to the area of Maple Grove Road and State Route 28 in Ross County for a two-vehicle accident with injuries. A 911 caller reported the accident around 11:00 p.m. this evening. According to Sheriff Deputies on scene both vehicles experienced significant damage. Law Enforcement has asked the […]
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Three new medical marijuana conditions added in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio State Medical Board approved medical marijuana treatment for three new conditions this week. According to the State Medical Board there are currently twenty-five approved conditions. Huntington’s disease, terminal illness and spasticity being the three most recently added. In April the State Medical Board approved a increase in the number of […]