COLUMBUS, Ohio –– Five Ohioans who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 are about to win $1 million through a new vaccine lottery program, but a Republican lawmaker wants to call the whole thing off. State Rep. Jena Powell, R-Arcanum, is drafting legislation that would prevent the state from administering any vaccine lottery program. Hundreds of […]
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Waverly Police arrests one in shooting that sends one to hospital
WAVERLY, Ohio — Waverly Police has arrested a person after law enforcement say that person shot another in their village Sunday evening. Interim Chief John Winfield said that the shooting occurred Sunday night near Saint Mary’s Lane and Little Flower Court. According to Winfield, one person was flown to Columbus by medical helicopter after being […]
Posted inFayette County, Local News
New Fayette Co. jail now housing all county inmates
FAYETTE COUNTY, Ohio — After years of planning, a levy, construction, and delays, Friday night will be the first night inmates sleep in the new Fayette County Jail. “We relocated 61 inmates beginning at 6 a.m. and by noon all inmates were processed and placed into the new housing units,” said Sheriff Vernon P. Stanforth. […]
Posted inDUPLICATE, Local News, Ross County
Motorcycle crash in Ross Co. sends two by medical helicopter
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — The Chillicothe Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a motorcycle crash which occurred on Friday at approximately 8:30 AM, in Bourneville. Troopers said a 1998 Harley-Davidson motorcycle, operated by Roy Rinehart, South Salem, was traveling eastbound on North Alley. Near the intersection of Cropp Street, the motorcycle overturned […]
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Plane crash in Fayette Co. launches FAA investigation
FAYETTE COUNTY, Ohio — A plane crash is being investigated in Fayette County. Sheriff Vernon P. Stanforth said that it appears a small plane may have missed the runway when landing Thursday night. Firefighters and medics were called to the airport at around 7:30 p.m. During the preliminary investigation, the pilot, identified as Justin T. […]
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Two Ross Co. residents killed in crash near Paint Creek
HIGHLAND COUNTY, Ohio — Two locals were killed Thursday in a crash near Hillsboro. Troopers said that the single-vehicle crash happened at around 5:30 p.m. on route 50 in Paint Township. Preliminary investigation revealed an SUV drove off the right side of the roadway, struck a tree and caused the vehicle to overturn and become […]
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Julia E (Bryant) Weaver
Obituary Julia E. Weaver, 89, of Circleville, passed away May 9, 2021 in Logan Elm Health Care. She was born on June 12, 1931 in Piqua, the daughter of Henry and Dorothy (Miller) Bryant. She was a member of Peoples Faith Chapel and retired from Deercreek State Park. She was preceded in death by her […]
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Hazel (Hamilton) Woodward
Obituary Hazel Woodward, 101, of Circleville passed away into eternal life with the peace of Christ on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at Ohio Health Berger Hospital. Born January 17, 1920 in Pickaway County, the oldest daughter of the late Isaac and Phoebe (Sparks) Hamilton. Mrs. Woodward was a member of Community United Methodist Church and […]
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Roger Israel Jr.
Obituary Roger was born June 20, 1957 in Gallipolis, Ohio to Roger J. “Chet” Israel and Dorothy M. (Downey) Israel both who proceeded him in death. Survivors are his wife of 13 years JulieAnne (Gingerall) Israel, daughter Shannon Lupiani (Rob) granddaughters Cheyann and Kyra Lupiani, grandson Jayden Lupiani all of St. Petersburg, FL., brother Vernon […]
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Marshall Wayne Winner Jr.
Obituary Marshall Wayne Winner Jr. went on to his next journey May 13, 2021 after a long fight with cancer. He was born in Circleville on February 15, 1947 to Marshall Wayne and Julia (Work) Winner who proceeded him in death. Wayne graduated from Circleville High School and Otterbein College and enlisted in the […]