The natural human instinct is to run away from danger. That panicky, heart-pounding urge to turn tail and flee is often good – it’s part of our self-preservation and survival. But there’s something special about the individuals who push that aside and choose to face danger head-on. I think about the men and women who […]
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Bernice IIene Sullivan, 85
Bernice IIene Sullivan, 85, of Chillicothe, passed away 2:45 a.m. Tuesday, May 21, 2019 in Westmoreland Place. She was born August 25, 1933, in Ross County to the late James E. and Irene Echard Carey. She was predeceased by her loving husband William A. Sullivan that was her first love and her last love. She […]
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Mary L. Hardesty, 91
Mary L. Hardesty, 91, of Ashland, formerly of Chillicothe, died 5:45 a.m. Saturday, May 18, 2019 in the Good Shepherd Nursing Home, Ashland, following an extended illness. She was born November 20, 1927 in Ross County to the late Forest A. and Pauline K. Like Graves. Surviving are children, Mary Ann (Keith) Malone, of Utica, […]
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Gregory A. Ward, 55
Gregory A. Ward, 55, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly May 15, 2019. Arrangements are being completed at this time.
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Patrick Harold Rose, 57
Patrick Harold Rose, 57, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly at his home May 20, 2019. He was born March 17, 1962 in Columbus, OH to the late Agustus and Mavis Sickels Rose. Survivors include two children, P. Michael (Jennifer) Rose, of Columbus and Shannon (James) Metz, of Newark, OH; and two grandchildren, MacKinley and Lucas. He […]
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Adena to Invest $70 million for Orthopedic and Robotics Center
Adena Health System President and CEO Jeff Graham today announced plans to construct a five-story Orthopedic and Robotics Center on the campus of Adena Regional Medical Center (ARMC), located in Chillicothe. The project, currently in the design phase, represents a $70-million investment in providing the south central and southern Ohio region with greater nearby access […]
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Federal dollars given to counties hit by storm damage
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced today that local governments, state agencies and certain private, non-profit organizations in 20 southern Ohio counties impacted by severe weather in February are now eligible for federal funds to help pay for damage repair and extra costs incurred as a result of severe storms, flooding, and landslides. Following a request […]
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Pike County Sheriff puts scammers on blast
Pike County Sheriff Charles S. Reader reports that scammers are targeting citizens in his county, pretending to be the Social Security Administration. Sheriff Reader says the scammers are calling phone numbers, identifying themselves as federal employees and telling those who answer the phone that they owe money to the Social Security Administration and must pay […]
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Pike County Sheriff stops suspect’s gun with his thumb
Sheriff Charles S. Reader reports that Willis Bowshier, 34, Waverly, is currently behind bars on multiple felony warrants, with additional charges expected, after the Sheriff used his thumb to prevent a deadly situation. The Sheriff and his deputies were assisting Pike County probation officers in serving an active arrest warrant on Back Hallow Road Thursday […]
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Decomposing body found inside bag in Pike County
Pike County Sheriff Charles S. Reader reports that his office is conducting a homicide investigation near Buchanan Road and Trego Road in Pike County. The call came into the Sheriff’s dispatch center shortly before 3 p.m. on Monday, April 22, after being discovered by three mushroom hunters. Deputies, detectives, and the Sheriff immediately responded to […]