HILLSBORO, Ohio — A vehicle crashed into a house at 125 Vaughn Drive in Highland County on Tuesday, leaving one person unresponsive with injuries, authorities said. Emergency responders found the patient lying on the ground with lacerations to the arm and leg, according to Highland County dispatch. The individual was reported unresponsive, prompting a request […]
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Chillicothe Police Crime Log – June 16, 2025
On June 9, 2025, the Chillicothe Police Department responded to a total of 29 incidents throughout the city, including a range of offenses such as warrants, thefts, traffic violations, and disorderly conduct. Several cases remain under investigation and involve cooperation with neighboring jurisdictions. Below is a summary of each reported incident. Traffic Stop for License […]
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Ross Co. Sheriff Crime Log – June 16, 2025
Today’s incidents in Ross County included various non-criminal matters, welfare checks, and criminal cases such as theft, obstructing official business, and aggravated menacing. No Tail Lights/License Plate Light Case Number: SO-P2502669 Deputy Morgan conducted a traffic stop on US-50 near Lancaster Rd for a traffic violation. A K9 alert led to a search, but no […]
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What’s next now that Chillicothe’s paper mill is closing for good?
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Pixelle Specialty Solutions announced on June 10 that the Chillicothe paper mill, operational for over 200 years, will cease production by Aug. 10, impacting approximately 800 employees. The closure follows an April 18 statement from Sen. Bernie Moreno indicating the mill’s shutdown would be delayed until year’s end. Moreno has been engaging […]
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Bomb factory to reimburse Vinton Co. residents for evacuations
McARTHUR, Ohio — Austin Powder’s Red Diamond explosives manufacturing plant in Vinton County resumed limited operations on Monday, following a nitrogen oxide gas release on June 11 that prompted evacuations and temporary flight restrictions. The incident, caused by a temperature increase in a 5,000-gallon nitric acid tank containing about 3,000 gallons, produced a yellow-brown plume […]
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Ross County Heritage Center to host exhibit reception on African American History
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Ross County Heritage Center will host a reception to open its new exhibit, “Unheard Voices: A Selective History of African American Men and Women of Chillicothe and Ross County,” on Saturday, June 21, from 2 to 4 p.m. at 45 W. Fifth St. The event will showcase an archival exhibit highlighting […]
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Local attorney, public defender sentenced on child porn
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A federal judge sentenced Stephen Chinn, 41, of Columbus, to 96 months in prison Wednesday for receiving and possessing child pornography, according to court documents. In May 2023, Chinn uploaded child sexual abuse material to the internet, depicting prepubescent minors engaged in sexually explicit acts with adults and animals, court records show. […]
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Delete that old version of me in your mind. It expired.
I’m back. Yes, that noise you heard were some cheering, while others’ heads steam and turn in anger. But I’ve got news for you: I’m not that person anymore. You read that right: the person you thought you knew — or maybe actually did know, is not who I am. Before I share what is […]
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Chillicothe Police Crime Log – June 15, 2025
On June 8, 2025, the Chillicothe Police Department responded to a total of 13 reported incidents throughout the city. These incidents ranged from warrant executions and thefts to a robbery involving a deadly weapon, a hit-skip accident, and other offenses. Police activity was reported throughout the day and night at various locations, including retail establishments, […]
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Ross Co. Sheriff Crime Log – June 15, 2025
On June 15, 2025, law enforcement responded to a diverse range of incidents, including disorderly conducts, domestic violence, and non-criminal disputes. Several cases of disorderly conduct were reported across Chillicothe, while domestic violence and aggravated burglary were investigated in Clarksburg. In Frankfort, there was an arrest for OVI and obstructing official business. Additionally, non-criminal issues […]