Joshua David Eggers, age 18, of Jackson, Ohio passed away unexpectedly Friday, January 3, 2020. He was born June 5, 2001 in Chillicothe, Ohio to Brian and Marcia Riddle Eggers, who survive. Joshua was a 2019 graduate of Jackson High School, attended the University of Rio Grande his junior and senior year of high school […]
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38-year-old man severely injured after crashing high on heroin
A previous version of this article mistakenly had the age of the man as 83, instead of 38. A man was rushed to Adena Regional Tuesday morning after crashing his car while high on heroin. Troopers say that at around 3:30 a.m. the man crashed his car head-on into a tree in the 5000 block […]
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Ross County deputies investigating reported drive-by shooting
Deputies in Ross County are investigating a reported drive-by shooting. It happened early Tuesday morning at around 2 a.m. after a call was placed from 1652 Lunbeck Road. The homeowner said that someone had shot at their house and that they needed deputies. When deputies arrived, they asked for the on-call detective to respond to […]
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Missing Chillicothe teenager, possibly in Hillsboro. Have you seen him?
Chillicothe Police are looking for a missing 15-year-old. The boy’s name is Sean Swiger and he was last seen Monday near Brownell and Main Streets. He is wearing grey sweatpants, grey shoes, and a camo sweatshirt with an orange hood. He may be in the Hillsboro area. If you see him, dial 9-1-1.
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Beth Workman holding campaign kickoff party
Beth Workman, who announced her candidacy last week to run for the Ohio House of Representatives for Fayette, Ross, and Pickaway counties, is holding a campaign kickoff party on Tuesday. The event is Tuesday night at the Atwood House in Chillicothe, and begins at 6 p.m. The event requires a ticket, which Workman said can […]
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New Holland swears in new mayor who is under investigation
New Holland has a new mayor, who just happens to be under investigation. It is the end of what some would call a terroristic-reign from the previous administration of Claire “Butch” Betzko. The new mayor, Vivian Wood, was sworn in on Monday with a majority vote of other members of council after no one appeared […]
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Crash at route 23 and 159
Emergency responders were on the scene of an accident at route 23 and 159 near the red light. It came in Monday at around 5:45 p.m. Troopers said 159 was restricted. Law enforcement said minor injuries only.
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Deputies arrest one from chase in Pickaway County
One person is in custody after a pursuit spanned two counties Sunday night. It ended near Darby Township in Pickaway County along Burro Lane and London Road just before 11 p.m. It started in Madison County after deputies say Ronald Manus, 41, fled from them after they received a call of a suspicious car on […]
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Man wanted for aggravated menacing, multiple warrants. Have you see him?
Chillicothe Police are searching for a man that they consider dangerous to himself and to others. Isaiah Jones-Tate, 24, is wanted by Chillicothe Police and Ross County Sheriff. On Sunday night, he threatened to harm someone else he lives with, police said. In addition, police say he poured lighter fluid on himself and threatened to […]
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Portsmouth trial set to begin in baby’s body found in well
A trial is set to begin Monday for a husband and wife duo accused of kidnapping, killing, and hiding their infant son’s body in a well. Jessica and Daniel Groves have pleaded not guilty to aggravated murder and other charges in the death of their son, Dylan, who was born last January, the Associated Press […]