The dashcam from a June 22 fight involving three off-duty Washington Court House police officers has been released. In the video, it is shown that off-duty police officers Derek Pfeifer, Logan George, and Ricky Musser were involved in a fight. The video shows all three men providing their side of the story to on-duty supervisor, […]
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Governor declares state of emergency for Ross, Pike, Fayette and other counties
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced today that he has declared a state of emergency in 63 Ohio counties where severe weather caused serious highway damage last month. The 63 counties covered by the emergency declaration have suffered damage to roads and/or bridges from significant weather events in June that began with mild temperatures and significant […]
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John R. McGraw, 38
John Rick McGraw, 38, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born February 7, 1981 to Rick and Kathy (Henneberger) McGraw, both of Chillicothe. John was full-of-life, known for his humor, and loved music. You could usually catch him strumming on his guitar to serenade others, especially his […]
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Overturned semi closes 270 ramp from 70
An overturned semi has closed the 270 northbound on-ramp from I-70 eastbound near Hilliard. Fire trucks were seen racing to the area as the truck laid on its side causing congestion. Avoid the area.
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Adena Health Foundation Awards over $111,000 Health Care Scholarships
The Adena Health Foundation has awarded scholarships to 77 area students pursuing degrees in the health care field. In total, $111,300 in scholarship funds have been awarded for the 2019-20 academic year. The Scholarship Fund is made possible in large part by generous annual donations from the Adena Women’s Board and Volunteer Advisory Council. Since […]
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Men arrested on kidnapping-related charges in Scioto County
Scioto County Sheriff Marty V. Donini announces that his communication center received a 911 call at approximately 8:57 p.m. July 2, with the caller advising that there was a burglary in progress in Scioto Furnace involving four men with guns driving a black truck. Captain John W. Murphy stated that deputies responded to this location […]
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CPD and SV Realtors holding “Drug Take Back” drive
Chillicothe Police is teaming up with Scioto Valley Realtors to host a drug take back drive. The event is being held July 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is geared toward taking unwanted medication off the streets and out of harms way. The event will take place at Central Center Hardware’s parking lot, […]
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Direct Cremations launches in Chillicothe and Waverly
Edwards Funeral Service (EFS) has announced that their Funeral Home has expanded its DIRECT CREMATION service area into southern Ohio. Edwards has designed an industry-first “direct cremation” Concierge Service model that will allow families in Ross and Pike Counties who are on a budget to afford a Direct Cremation when the traditional viewing and ceremony […]
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Young domestic violence victims in need of school supplies
Young domestic violence victims are in need of school supplies for the upcoming school year. The Pike County Partnership Against Domestic Violence says they have received phone calls from some of their survivors asking for help. “If you would like to donate basic school supplies (ex: Backpacks, crayons, markers, colored pencils, pencils, erasers, pencil sharpeners, […]
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“Movies in the Park” cancelled due to excessive heat
UPDATE 8:40 PM: Waverly Mayor Kempton has advised that Movies In The Park has been cancelled for this Saturday due to an expected heat index of 106 degrees. Movies In The Park will resume Saturday, July 27th with How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World. ———— ORIGINAL: The mayor of Waverly says that they […]