Numerous ambulances were at the scene of a serious crash on route 207 in Ross County. State troopers report that six people were hurt in the crash that happened just before 7 p.m. near River Road involving two vehicles. No other details at this time. LIVE VIDEO:
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Chillicothe woman uses gym day-pass to rob changing room lockers
A woman in Chillicothe is locked up behind bars after she reportedly stole numerous credit cards at a local gym. It happened over the course of the last week stemming from a visit to Planet Fitness in Ross County. Police report that two women were visiting the gym and had their purses stored in the […]
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Jackson Co. Sheriff addresses Second Amendment
The Sheriff of Jackson County has issued a letter to citizens after he was absent from a meeting last week regarding the second amendment. Across the state, counties have passed resolutions to become self-proclaimed “second amendment sanctuary” counties. While the resolutions do not change law, it makes county government have an “official” stance on the […]
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South Bloomfield under boil advisory for 48 hours
The Village of South Bloomfield is under a boil advisory following a water line break. It was issued at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, January 27. The advisory lasts until noon on Wednesday.
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Pike County becomes Second Amendment Sanctuary
Pike County is the latest county to become a Second Amendment Sanctuary. It happened Monday, January 27 by a resolution of the County Commissioners. While not changing the law, the resolution says the commission believes in, what they call, the preservation of the Second Amendment.
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Chillicothe trooper hit by drunken driver while working detail
A trooper from Chillicothe was hit early Monday morning by a driver believed to be under the influence. It happened at around 12:15 a.m. on I-70 near the 76 mile marker; that’s near the 670 split. The trooper was working a special detail, according to a patrol sergeant. The trooper was not hurt, but his […]
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Apartment building fire on Main Street in Chillicothe under investigation
Firefighters were on the scene of an apartment fire on Main Street in Chillicothe Sunday night. It happened in the 100 block of East Main. The call came in at 11:30 p.m. that a neighbor saw smoke coming from windows. When first responders got inside they did not find anyone home and quickly put out […]
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Zane Trace closes due to flu outbreak
Zane Trace Local Schools will be closed Monday, January 27 due to flu outbreak. The district said it is happening between students and staff. The district reports all school activities are cancelled for the day, Monday. District buildings will be disinfected with the plan to resume classes on Tuesday, January 28.
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Reports: NBA player Kobe Bryant dies in helicopter crash
ESPN, Variety, and TMZ are all reporting the death of famed-NBA player Kobe Bryant in a helicopter crash in California. Kobe was traveling with at least 3 other people in his private helicopter when it went down, TMZ reports. A fire broke out. Emergency personnel responded, but nobody on board survived. 5 people are confirmed […]
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Active manhunt in rural Ross County
There is an active manhunt in rural Ross County this morning. It’s happening in the 8600 block of Upper Twin Road. Numerous deputies and a K-9 are in the area searching for a man who fled on foot after a pursuit. Deputies have a perimeter setup in the area of Upper Twin Road and Kerr […]