CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A devastating fire has left a Chillicothe woman homeless after flames tore through her uninsured residence, destroying most of the structure and her belongings, according to a fundraising campaign launched by her daughter. Kaycie Depugh started a GoFundMe to support her mother, whose home was severely damaged when a fire began in […]
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Bicyclist with gun causes scare along Western Avenue
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Authorities in Ross County detained a man on Wednesday after reports that he was shooting a gun from a bicycle in a residential area, deputies said. The incident occurred around 2:14 p.m. near Western Avenue and North Fork Drive, prompting a swift response from local sheriff’s deputies. A sergeant patrolling the area […]
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Chillicothe Police Crime Log – May 08, 2025
On May 7, 2025, Chillicothe Police handled a variety of incidents including multiple warrant arrests, traffic violations, thefts, parking issues, and juvenile complaints. Officers responded to suspicious behavior, disorderly conduct, criminal trespass matters, and ongoing investigations into potential fraud and identity theft. While the day featured no violent crimes, several cases remain under active investigation. […]
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Ross Co. Sheriff Crime Log – May 8, 2025
Today, the authorities in Chillicothe, Bainbridge, and Frankfort dealt with a wide range of incidents, ranging from traffic violations and theft to more serious events like an expected non-suspicious death. Here’s a concise summary of the day’s notable cases. Vehicle Accident on US 23 Case Number: SO-P2502038 A traffic incident occurred early morning on US […]
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Vacancies at NWS in Wilmington spells trouble as summer weather intensifies
WILMINGTON, Ohio — Two critical leadership positions at the National Weather Service (NWS) office in Wilmington, Ohio, remain vacant as the region braces for the peak of severe weather season, according to NWS documents. The meteorologist in charge (MIC) and science operations officer (SOO) roles at the Wilmington office, which serves parts of Ohio, Indiana, […]
