PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — The Pike County General Health District has partnered with the county’s largest employer, a family resort, township trustees, and others to bring COVID-19 vaccine on-site clinics to its residents, especially the county’s rural population. On May 15, the health department partnered with the Benton Township Trustees to hold a vaccination clinic […]
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Adena Mansion holding Thomas Worthington children event
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Children completing grades four through six are invited to join the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Ogle Company of the Militia at Adena Mansions and Gardens for a day of fun and learning about colonial times. Curators of the Adena Mansion in Chillicothe are hosting, “The Worthington’s and the Revolution.” […]
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Two killed in crash, including Pickaway County man
FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Ohio — A Pickaway County man died Wednesday night in a fatal crash, as well as another person. It happened along route 22 near route 33 in Fairfield County. Troopers say Patrick L. Anderson, 49, Amanda, was driving a grey 2002 Toyota Avalon westbound, and that Michael L. Triplett, 47, Johnstown, was driving […]
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Pickaway Co. teacher’s aide arrested for sex with children
SOUTH BLOOMFIELD, Ohio — A teacher’s aide in Pickaway County has been arrested after detectives say she had sex with a minor. Mandy R. Davis, 33, South Bloomfield is charged with rape, gross sexual imposition, and unlawful sexual conduct with a minor. “An investigation was launched after a concerned employee of Teays Valley West Middle […]
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Former New Holland fiscal officer indicted for theft-in-office
NEW HOLLAND, Ohio — The former New Holland fiscal officer has been indicted for theft-in-office. Documents released by the village outline that Mavis Yourchuck, 75, was a part time employee who had asked to be given full time wages. In a village council meeting, council members voted to not give Yourchuck full time employment and […]
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Marilyn “Jody” Kimbler
Marilyn “Jody” Kimbler, 73, of Chillicothe, died 10:56 a.m. Monday, May 17, 2021 at her residence following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born November 2, 1947, in Ross County, to the late Luther F. Jr. and Betty Johnston Sommers. Surviving are her husband of 56 years, Ray Arfonzo Kimbler, of Chillicothe; […]
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Gregory L. Hurles
Gregory J. Hurles, 69, of Chillicothe, died 12:20 p.m. Monday, May 17, 2021 in the Adena Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born October 17, 1951, in Ross County, to the late Darrell J. and Frances L. Clay Hurles. On June 5, 1971, he married the former Dianna Walter who […]
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Thomas Paine Glatting
Thomas Paine Glatting was born on October 16th 1934 to Frances Gerner Glatting and Leo E. Glatting In Chillicothe. He died on May 16th 2021 at the Logan Elm Health Care Center in Circleville after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by siblings Lydia Diane Smith of Illinois […]
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Clarksburg man guilty of raping teenager, maintains innocence
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A Clarksburg man was found guilty this week of raping a 17-year-old girl last summer. Jacob Bennett, 26, was charged with first-degree felony rape after the teenager said that on July 21 Bennett raped her outside at a home in Clarksburg. The girl testified that she and a group of friends, along […]
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LaRose announces bid for re-election as Secretary of State for Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose launched his reelection bid on Monday, touting the state’s smooth 2020 election even as many fellow Republicans expressed unfounded doubts in the presidential result and GOP lawmakers are backing a major rewrite of state voting laws. LaRose, 42, released a one-minute video along with his announcement […]