ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Seven bomb threats in 43 days have been reported against the Huntington Local School District since mid-January, according to the Ross County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff George Lavender said that since Jan. 13, a total of seven bomb threats have been made against the district, with the most recent occurring yesterday. Authorities […]
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Armed standoff in Fayette County ends peacefully after hours of negotiation
WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, Ohio — A domestic violence call in Fayette County led to an hours-long armed standoff Monday before a suspect surrendered peacefully, authorities said. Deputies with the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched Feb. 23 to a residence at 10812 Washington–New Martinsburg Road in Washington Court House in response to a reported domestic […]
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Chillicothe farmers market to get permanent pavilion through state grant funding
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A new year-round farmers market pavilion is coming to downtown Chillicothe as part of a major state investment aimed at revitalizing the city’s Yoctangee Riverside District. Local officials and vendors say the project, funded through the Appalachian Community Grant program, will provide a permanent, climate-controlled space for the Chillicothe Farmers Market, which […]
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Fire destroys Madison County barn, 6,000 animals lost
MADISON COUNTY, Ohio — A massive barn fire in Madison County has claimed the lives of approximately 6,000 pigs, according to fire officials. The Scioto Valley Guardian first reported the large fire at 3180 Davis Road SW after emergency crews were dispatched around noon on Wednesday. Responding departments arrived to find a large barn fully […]
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Ross Co. Sheriff Crime Log – February 25, 2026
On February 25, 2026, the Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to 13 incidents throughout the county. The day’s activity included reports of threats, disorderly conduct, mental health emergencies, theft, welfare checks, a structure fire, and drug possession. Deputies conducted investigations across multiple municipalities including Chillicothe, Laurelville, Adelphi, Kingston, Greenfield, and Clarksburg. Threats Complaint on Huntsman […]
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Chillicothe Police Crime Log – February 25, 2026
The Chillicothe Police Department handled eight incidents on February 25, 2026, ranging from a non-suspicious death and criminal trespass to traffic violations and drug paraphernalia. Notable calls included a motor vehicle accident with citations issued, a welfare check involving drug paraphernalia, and investigations into harassment and disorderly conduct. One case involving a school nurse contact […]