CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Two men accused of masterminding a scheme to smuggle drugs and cellphones into Ohio prisons, including facilities in Ross County, were sentenced this week, according to Franklin County Court of Common Pleas records. The case adds to a tumultuous six months for Ross County’s prison system, which has faced heightened scrutiny following […]
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Pioneer Center ends contract with longterm Occupational Health provider causing community concern
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Ross County Board of Developmental Disabilities’ and their Pioneer Center’s decision to end its contract with local Occupational Therapist Christina Myers and her team has sparked upset among many community members. Myers, who has worked with the board for 33 years, announced the change in a March 29 Facebook post, stating […]
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Confirmed twister hits Fayette Co., second one in a week
FAYETTE COUNTY, Ohio — The National Weather Service (NWS) in Wilmington confirmed that a third tornado struck southwest Ohio overnight Thursday, adding to the region’s woes after a powerful storm system brought destructive winds and heavy rainfall earlier this week. The latest twister, classified as an EF0, touched down in Clinton County before carving a […]
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Best Crypto Casinos New Zealand (2025): Top NZ Bitcoin Casino Sites
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Chillicothe Police Crime Log – April 02, 2025
On April 1, 2025, the Chillicothe Police Department responded to a range of incidents throughout the city. Authorities addressed thefts, drug trafficking, assaults, multiple warrants, a series of traffic accidents, and unruly behavior from juveniles. Investigations are pending in several cases as officers continue to follow up. Below is a summary of notable cases from […]
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Ross Co. Sheriff Crime Log – April 2, 2025
The Ross County Sheriff’s Office reported various incidents on April 2, 2025, which included non-criminal cases, multiple assaults, burglaries, and disorderly conduct. Investigations have begun in most cases to gather more information. Shots Fired Report on Owl Creek Road Case Number: SO-P2501471 Deputies responded to a report of shots fired at a house on Owl […]
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Is the Digital Divide Widening in the Scioto Valley?
The Scioto Valley, like much of the rural United States, has significant difficulties in providing consistent, high-speed Internet access to its residents. This is not merely a matter of convenience; it has profound economic and educational implications. As technology advances, access to the internet has become a requirement for healthcare, education, and job opportunities. This […]
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Man charged after sliding note to Chillicothe bank as April Fool’s Day joke
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A man’s attempt at an April Fool’s Day prank sparked a police response and criminal charges after he handed a bank teller a note reading “Help!!” at the Atomic Credit Union on Western Avenue in Chillicothe, prompting fears of a robbery or kidnapping, authorities said. The incident occurred on April Fool’s Day […]
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Ross Co. child left in peril as CPS refuses intervention in abuse case
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A high school student’s desperate plea for help has exposed a troubling pattern of inaction by Child Protective Services (CPS) in Ross County, according to law enforcement sources, after the agency refused to respond to a report of severe abuse and neglect involving chemical burns and a deteriorating home life. The incident […]
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Student violently attacked at Paint Valley schools rushed to hospital
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Authorities are investigating an assault at Paint Valley School that left a 15-year-old male student with a concussion and other minor injuries, deputies said. The incident occurred this week, in a breezeway area between buildings at the school as students were heading to lunch, according to a narrative report by Lieutenant […]