The Pike County Commissioners met in executive session Thursday morning to discuss how to move forward with appointing an interim Sheriff after the voluntary suspension of Sheriff Charles S. Reader. The commissioners said this morning that Chief Deputy Bob Barbee will be appointed the duties of acting Sheriff, however, he will retain his title as […]
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Athens Police asking for public’s help in IDing man
Athens Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man in surveillance video. APD did not go into detail as to why they are looking to identify the person of interest, but requested that anyone who may recognize the man in the photograph to call (740) 592-3312.
Posted inLocal News, Pike County, Piketon, Waverly
Pike Co. Sheriff suspended with pay pending outcome of charges
UPDATE 5:55 PM: Reader will remain Sheriff until likely tomorrow. In order for his voluntary suspension to take effect, the state has to prepare a judgement entry and file it with the court. That is expected to take place Thursday. Reader will remain Sheriff throughout the evening. The county commission is expected to meet Thursday […]
Posted inChillicothe, Local News, Waverly
Reports of people trapped inside Chillicothe house fire turns out to be a brush fire
UPDATE: 11:39 PM: Dispatchers report that the house is not on fire and that no one is trapped inside. In fact, dispatchers say that the person who lives at the house “has a very large brush fire” and that the initial 9-1-1 calls saying someone was trapped inside a house fire turned out to be […]
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Fatal crash closes route 50 in Ross Co.
UPDATE: 8:36 PM: The Highway Patrol has confirmed this crash is a fatal crash and that the highway will be shut down for several hours. —— ORIGINAL STORY: At least two vehicles crashed on route 50 near Lancaster Road in Ross County Tuesday night. The accident happened just after 8 p.m., with one vehicle rolling […]
Posted inLocal News, Waverly
Waverly Police execute search warrant on vape shop
The Waverly Police Department served a search warrant on a local business Monday, who is accused of mixing and selling their own marijuana oils. Waverly Police Chief Zachary Dixon said that WPD served the search warrant on G-Vapor and More, located on East Emmitt Avenue Monday. The search warrant was executed after police said they […]
Posted inLocal News, Pike County, Piketon, Waverly
Here’s the roads to avoid in Pike County this week
The following traffic advisory includes road construction and major maintenance projects requiring long-term lane restrictions and/or closures along the state and federal highway system in Pike County. For statewide information regarding road conditions affected by weather, construction, maintenance or accidents, visit ODOT on the web at www.Ohgo.com PIKE COUNTY: A county road pavement marking project is under way, […]
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Highway construction in Ross Co. continues this week
The following traffic advisory includes road construction and major maintenance projects requiring long-term lane restrictions and/or closures along the state and federal highway system in Ross County. For statewide information regarding road conditions affected by weather, construction, maintenance or accidents, visit ODOT on the web at www.Ohgo.com MONDAY, JULY 8: Westbound T.R. 236 (Delano Road) will be closed at […]
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New OHIO Honors Program attracts record numbers
More than 370 students will join the new OHIO Honors Program in fall 2019. A successful pilot of the new OHIO Honors Program in the 2018-19 academic year helped to fuel interest in this new academic initiative. Designed to complement any major, the OHIO Honors Program offers a rapidly expanding menu of curricular and co-curricular […]
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Boy stabs brother, says jail’s better than 8-hour drive
The Associated Press is reporting that Florida authorities say a 13-year-old Tennessee boy charged with stabbing his brother told investigators he’d rather go to jail than spend 8 hours in the car with his sibling. Deputies with the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office arrested the boy Saturday and charged him with aggravated battery with a deadly […]