Details are emerging about an overnight fatal house fire in Pike County. The fire occurred sometime Friday night on route 124 near Latham and one woman was found dead inside when the fire was discovered Saturday morning. Sources say the fire does not appear to be suspicious in nature and is believed to have been […]
Posted inBainbridge, Chillicothe, Frankfort, Kingston, Local News, Londonderry
Chillicothe City Pool closed due to machinery failure
The city pool in Chillicothe is closed today and tomorrow as a result of mechanical failures. The city reported that due to a significant mechanical failure with an operating system, the Donald M. Smith Pool is closed today (8/3) and tomorrow (8/4).
Posted inLocal News, Pike County, Piketon, Waverly
Waverly Police phone lines are down
The phone lines at the Waverly Police Department are down as of 11:29 p.m. Friday night. WPD asks that those needing assistance to call the Pike County Sheriff’s Office at 740-947-2111.
Posted inBainbridge, Chillicothe, Fayette County, Frankfort, Greenfield, Local News
U.S. 50 reopens in Highland County
A bridge replacement project on U.S. Route 50 in Highland County is nearing completion, and the route is now open to traffic. U.S. 50 has been reopened midway between the communities of Boston and Rainsboro, where it has been closed since mid-June for contractors for the Ohio Department of Transportation to replace the bridge located […]
Posted inChillicothe, Fayette County, Local News
One hurt in Jefferson Township crash
A woman was taken by EMS to the hospital after a nasty crash near Jeffersonville. Jefferson Township Fire and EMS responded to West Lancaster Road between Upperjamestown Road and route 734 shortly after 6:30 Thursday evening. Officials said the woman driver reported to them that she fell asleep while driving and ran off into a […]
Posted inBainbridge, Chillicothe, Frankfort, Greenfield, Kingston, Local News, Londonderry
Phone lines down at Ross health department
The phone lines at the Ross County Health District are down. Representatives with the health department said that an overnight storm Tuesday night caused the phone lines to go down after a presumed lightning strike. The main line, (740) 779-9652 and all other lines are down. Horizon has technicians at the scene attempting to get […]
Posted inChillicothe, Fayette County, Local News
DoorDash food delivery launching in WCH tomorrow
A food delivery service in launching Wednesday in Washington Court House that will bring some of your favorite foods to your door step without having to ever leave your home! According to DoorDash, the company plans to launch its delivery service in Fayette County on Wednesday. Those who sign up and create an account before […]
Posted inChillicothe, Local News
Several people arrested during search warrant in Circleville
LOn July 30, 2019 at approximately 2:52 PM officers from the Circleville Police Department, assisted by Circleville Municipal Court Probation Officers, conducted a search warrant of 121 West Ohio Street. A firearm was recovered from the residence and the following people were arrested: Richard Harrell Jr. (23 of Circleville) – F2 Improper Discharging Firearm into […]
Posted inAthens County, Bainbridge, Chillicothe, Fayette County, Frankfort, Greenfield, Jackson County, Kingston, Local News, Londonderry, Piketon, Vinton County, Waverly
Governor DeWine signs bill taxing hemp, making it officially legal
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has signed Senate Bill 57, which directs the Ohio Department of Agriculture to draft rules to regulate the licensing and processing of hemp, and which, consistent with the 2018 federal Farm Bill, removes hemp from the controlled substances list.
Posted inChillicothe, Local News
Construction equipment catches fire, causes scares for I-71
A piece of construction equipment caught fire on I-71 near the 84 mile-marker causing scares for motorists in Madison County Monday afternoon. The equipment had drivers plowing through black smoke in the northbound lanes before the Tri-County Fire Department doused the machine with water. Construction workers were seen helping firefighters up the side of a […]