McARTHUR, Ohio — The Vinton County Sheriff’s Office responded to a wide range of calls for service between Feb. 25 and March 1, including domestic disturbances, theft reports, traffic stops, arrests, and multiple crashes. During the five-day period, deputies handled several domestic-related incidents, including disturbances on State Route 160 in Clinton Township, Central Avenue in […]
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Ohio’s spring burn ban now in effect through May 31
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio’s annual spring burn ban is now in effect and will remain in place through May 31, restricting most outdoor open burning during daytime hours. Under state law, open burning is prohibited between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. during the months of March, April, and May due to an increased risk of […]
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Ross County township fire department secures $252,000 grant for critical gear
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Union Township Fire Department has been awarded a $252,000 grant to replace critical breathing equipment used by firefighters during emergency responses. According to the department, the funding will be used to purchase new Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus, commonly known as SCBAs. The equipment allows firefighters to safely operate in environments that are […]
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Ohio Air National Guard plans night flights, air defense exercise over southern Ohio
SWANTON, Ohio — As tensions continue overseas, Ohio’s own pilots will be taking to the skies this week for scheduled training missions. The Ohio Air National Guard’s 180th Fighter Wing announced it will conduct nighttime training flights from Monday, March 2, through Thursday, March 5, weather permitting. Residents in northwest Ohio and parts of southern […]
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Body of missing Scioto County man found in Waverly
WAVERLY, Ohio — A man who was the subject of a recent missing persons alert has been found deceased in Waverly, bringing a heartbreaking end to the search. Waverly Police Chief John Winfield said officers responded Saturday, Feb. 28, to 404 7th St. after receiving a report of a body located behind the residence over […]
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Number 8: Serial bomb threats continue at Ross County school
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Huntington Local Schools canceled class on Monday due to icy road conditions, but around the same time, district officials were notified of another automated bomb threat — the eighth threat reported since January. According to school officials, the Ross County Sheriff’s Office contacted the district after an automated threat was called […]
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Rollover crash in Pickaway County, rescue crews enroute
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — Emergency crews are on the scene of a reported rollover crash Monday morning in Pickaway County. The crash was reported around 9:30 a.m. in the 5700 block of U.S. 22 West. Early reports indicate the vehicle rolled over, and at least one person is trapped inside. First responders, including fire and […]
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Serious crash with injuries reported on SR-180 in Ross County
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Emergency crews responded to a serious crash Monday morning on State Route 180. The crash was reported around 9:13 a.m. in the 4000 block of SR-180. Early reports indicated a head-on collision with a possible rollover. Rescue crews were dispatched to the scene, and injuries have been reported. The extent of […]
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Juvenile airlifted as Bainbridge firefighters respond to multiple emergencies
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — It was a busy Saturday for the Bainbridge Fire Department as crews responded to multiple emergencies across Ross and Highland counties. Shortly after 4:15 p.m. on Feb. 28, firefighters and EMS were dispatched to Shawnee Street in the Village of Bainbridge on a report of a juvenile struck by a vehicle. […]