Fayette County only has five confirmed cases of COVID-19. “There are 5 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Fayette County. The age range of cases is 20-65 years old. Ohio is taking necessary precautions to slow the spread but we do expect to continue to see a rise in cases,” the local health department said. “FCPH is […]
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Armed robbery suspect arrested in Frankfort
An armed robbery suspected was arrested in Frankfort this morning. Terry Beekman, Jr. was arrested at Brad Lightle Park in the early morning hours just after daylight. Troopers and deputies converged on Frankfort early Wednesday. They had received a call that Beekman was in the area. Law enforcement said Beekman shot a man in the […]
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Armed robber’s truck located in Frankfort
The truck wanted in an armed robbery was found in Frankfort overnight. Troopers and deputies descended on the small village at around 1 a.m. Wednesday. They received a call that Terry Beekman, Jr. was in the area. He is wanted in connection to a shooting in Pike County that occurred Tuesday. Law enforcement said Beekman […]
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Motorcycle crash on Marietta Road in Ross Co.
One person is hurt after a motorcycle crash in Ross County. It’s happening on Marietta Road. The call came in around 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday. No other details are available at this time.
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Fence-thrower tosses tobacco into Chillicothe prison
Highway Patrol troopers were at the scene of a prison in Ross County Tuesday night. One person was detained after allegedly throwing a package over the fence. Troopers responded to Chillicothe Correctional Institute at around 8:45 p.m. on Tuesday. One package made it over the fence. It was recovered by officials. Inside, state officials said […]
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Manhunt after man shot in the face during robbery in Pike Co.
A manhunt is underway in Pike County after a man was shot in the face during a robbery. It’s happening at the Pine Lake Campgrounds off Germany Road a few miles southeast of Waverly. The victim was shot in the face with a shotgun by a man who sped away from the area. Law enforcement […]
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Relay For Life cancelled for 2020 in Fayette Co.
A very popular fundraiser in Fayette County is cancelled this year due to COVID-19. Relay for Life, which raises money for cancer research, announced the cancellation on Tuesday. “I cannot in good conscious ask businesses and individuals to donate to this cause when I know they have been impacted by closures and layoffs,” said chairwoman […]
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Motorcycle crash near Kingston
A motorcycle has crashed near Kingston in Ross County. It’s happening in the 9300 block of route 159. That’s near Sulphur Spring Road. The call came in at around 12:15 p.m. on Tuesday. No other vehicles are involved. It’s unclear the extent of injuries at this time.
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Ross Co. moves to nine COVID-19 cases
Ross County has confirmed nine COVID-19 cases. The cases were announced Tuesday. Statewide, 4,450 people have the confirmed virus.
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Hospital employees furloughed in Fayette County
Due to a decline in patient volume in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Fayette County Memorial Hospital (FCMH) has had to furlough seventy-one of its 352 full and part-time employees beginning April 1 and lasting at least thirty days. By utilizing the furlough process these healthcare workers will retain their health insurance with the […]