Auditor of State Keith Faber’s recently released the 2018 audit of Pike County, which found that the former county auditor, Erica Snodgrass, authorized $1,932 total in overpayments to county employees. “It is unacceptable for local officials to be cavalier with taxpayer dollars,” Auditor Faber said. “Leadership must take their responsibility over public funds very seriously, […]
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Chillicothe Police Chief submits retirement letter
The Chief of Police in Chillicothe has announced his retirement, effective next month. Keith Washburn, Esq., submitted a letter of retirement to Mayor Luke Feeney this week after serving the citizens of Chillicothe for more than 25 years. Sworn in as Chief in 2015, Washburn graduated with an associate’s degree in law enforcement and a […]
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Three people hurt in Ross Co. crash
The Chillicothe Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol isinvestigating a three car injury crash, that occurred on US50 near mile post 32, in Ross County on April 27, 2020 at approximately 08:15A.M.. A 2008 Ford Edge, driven by Clarissa Steele, 18, of Chillicothe Ohio, was traveling west on US 50 when it traveled left of center, striking a 2005 […]
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Sheriff seeking missing man in Vinton County
The Sheriff in Vinton County is looking for a missing man last seen on his way to work. Shane G. Green, 30, McArthur, was last heard from Saturday evening. Report states that Green left his home outside of McArthur at around 7:30 p.m. to go to work and has not been heard from since. An […]
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Highway Patrol investigating serious crash in Ross Co.
The Highway Patrol is investigating a single vehicle crash that occurred on Frankfort Clarksburg Pike, south of State Route 138, in Deerfield Township Thursday evening. At around 5:36 p.m., a 2019 Hyundai Kona, driven by Terrence Hicks, A car was traveling southwest on Frankfort Clarksburg Pike, when the vehicle crossed over the center line and […]
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Woman pleads guilty in meth conspiracy, facing 10 years-to-life in prison
One of six defendants in a Columbus-to-West Virginia methamphetamine ring pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court via video conference to a drug conspiracy crime punishable by 10 years up to life in prison. Charlee Ann Blankenship, 32, of Columbus, pleaded guilty to conspiring to distribute more than 500 grams of methamphetamine. According to court documents, […]
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First COVID-19 death in Ross Co.
On Wednesday, Ross County reported their first COVID-19 related death. “We want to offer our deepest sympathy and prayers to the family of this individual,” said health commissioner Ben Avery. Ross County has 29 confirmed cases of the virus.
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Adena Hospice Workers Collect and Donate Food to Help Feed Pike Co. Students
When Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced the closure of all kindergarten through 12th grade schools in Ohio due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the announcement motivated caregivers with Adena Hospice to pull together for children in our region – extending their caring beyond their normal patient population. The team’s concern arose from the fact that […]
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Food drive taking place in Williamsport
Help a local organization fill their FOOD PANTRY at their first drive-thru donation collection on Sunday, May 3 from 4pm-6pm at Westfall Elementary School; 9391 St Rt 56 West, Williamsport, Ohio They can collect items of food or monetary donations. Items needed for their pantry: Peanut butterJellyCanned pastaCanned veggiesCanned fruitGranola barsCerealPudding/applesauce cupsRamen noodlesFruit snacksOatmealChunky soupsBottles […]
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Multi-car pileup on route 35 in Ross Co. causing Hazmat situation
Multiple cars and a semi are involved in an accident in Ross County that has spawned a hazmat situation. It’s happening along route 35 eastbound near County Road 550. Two cars are on their side, along with a semi leaking diesel fuel. The county’s EMA is headed for the scene. Despite erroneous reporting by blogs, […]