Each year, the need among children in our community grows greater; and each year through its Coats for Kids drive, Adena Health System caregivers step up to meet that need. This year, more than 1,200 local children are receiving brand new coats, thanks to the generosity of Adena caregivers. Celebrating its 11th year, Adena’s Coats for […]
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Sheriff releases picture of car involved in woman’s shooting
The Ross County Sheriff has released basic information about a man they are looking for in a shooting of a woman. The shooting happened this morning as the woman was driving down South Bridge Street, the Sheriff said. She was hit by a bullet at around 10:30 a.m. near Cooks Hill Road. The 62-year-old dialed […]
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Ohio Auditor files new “false statement” charge against suspended Sheriff
The Ohio Auditor has filed a new criminal charge against suspended Pike County Sheriff Charles S. Reader. The Columbus Dispatch was the first to report the news. According to court documents, Reader was charged with a first degree misdemeanor count of “making false statements” by the Ethics Commission on November 6 in Franklin County Municipal […]
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Pike Co. Sheriff Charles S. Reader announces re-election for 2020
Today, Sheriff Charles S. Reader announced his intent to run for re-election in the November 2020 election in Pike County. Sheriff Reader declared his intent to run as an independent candidate because he feels politics do not belong in law enforcement. Reader, who was first appointed as Sheriff in 2015, won in a landslide election […]
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Pickup driver flown from scene after crashing with semi
A man has been flown to a Dayton hospital after his pickup truck collided with a semi. It all went down at around 3:30 p.m. on I-71 northbound near route 73. Troopers on scene say that the driver of the pickup is in serious condition. The interstate is backed up for nearly ten miles, however, […]
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US Marshals and local authorities captured wanted convicts
It was a busy week for Circleville Probation, Pickaway County ISP, and Circleville Police Department Officers that concluded with the discovery of approximately 115 grams of suspected Methamphetamine. On Tuesday, November 19, probation officers assisted the Circleville Police Department in the apprehension of James Gillian, who was wanted by the Adult Parole Authority and had […]
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Chillicothe Police need your help IDing this man
Chillicothe Police are asking for the public’s help in IDing a man wanted for questioning regarding a theft. If you see this man, or know him, call CPS at (740) 773-1191.
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House fire in chimney in Tarlton
Firefighters are responding to a house on fire in Fairfield County. It’s all going down outside Tarlton at 11835 Chillicothe Lancaster Road. The fire reportedly started in the chimney of one-story house.
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Dozens arrested in multi-county drug sweep
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today announced the success of a major undercover drug task force operation that took down 59 individuals and recovered large amounts of drugs and stolen guns. The U.S. 23 Major Crimes Task Force, part of the Ohio Organized Crime Investigations Commission (OOCIC), rooted out drug trafficking in southern Ohio […]
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Bank Robbery in Chillicothe on Western Avenue
Chillicothe Police are looking for a bank robber. A man walked into Wesbanco on Western Avenue and demanded money Thursday afternoon. Officers and deputies swarmed the area. Bank officials closed the branch temporarily, but opened the drive-thru a short time later. According to bank officials, the branch’s lobby will remain closed on Friday, as well. […]