Today’s incidents in Ross County involved a variety of offenses, ranging from traffic violations and warrants to theft and non-criminal complaints. Investigations were initiated in several cases, with some resulting in arrests. Traffic Violations and Arrest Case Number: SO-P2501093 On March 10, 2025, Deputy Morgan attempted a traffic stop on N Bridge St near Marietta […]
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12 indictments handed down in Scioto County
PORTSMOUTH, Ohio — A Scioto County grand jury issued 12 public indictments on Friday, charging multiple individuals with felony and misdemeanor offenses ranging from drug possession to felonious assault, Prosecutor Shane A. Tieman announced Monday. The grand jury, which convened for its January term on Feb. 28, returned the indictments following a review of cases […]
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Person run over in Chillicothe as car flees scene
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Authorities are investigating a hit-and-skip crash that left a pedestrian injured Monday morning in Ross County, the Ohio State Highway Patrol said. The incident occurred at 6:48 a.m. at the intersection of Marietta Road and Hopetown Road, according to the patrol’s Chillicothe Post. The victim had stopped his vehicle at a stop […]
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Pop Culture Toys and Collectibles Celebrates Grand Reopening at New Location in Chillicothe
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 10, 2025 Pop Culture Toys and Collectibles Celebrates Grand Reopening at New Location in Chillicothe Chillicothe, OH – Pop Culture Toys and Collectibles, a premier destination for collectors and pop culture enthusiasts, celebrated the grand reopening of its new location at 615 Central Center, Chillicothe, OH, on March 7, 2025. The relocation […]
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Greenfield woman busts into Chillicothe home and stabs father
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – A stabbing incident late Sunday night has led to the arrest of a Greenfield woman, Brandy Luckett, 38, who now faces multiple charges. The Chillicothe Police Department responded to a call around 11:48 PM on March 9, 2025, at a residence in the 300 block of Clay Street. Upon arrival, police found […]
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Investigation underway after discovery of human remains in Fairfield County
FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Ohio — The Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office has launched an investigation following the discovery of human remains in a wooded locale of Pleasantville, Ohio. Authorities were alerted to the situation in the 5300 block of Geiger Rd. on March 9, 2025, after receiving a report from a local resident. Sheriff’s deputies verified the […]
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New Boston officer violently attacked in police station parking lot
SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio — In a startling incident at the New Boston Police Department, an officer was assaulted early Saturday morning, March 8, 2025, while attempting to subdue an erratic individual. The altercation, reported to have started at 8:34 a.m., triggered an immediate response from local law enforcement, including Scioto County deputies, detectives, and Portsmouth […]
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ACLU files objection against State Department’s passport policies under Trump administration
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is challenging the Trump Administration’s approach to passport issuance for transgender, intersex, and nonbinary individuals. The ACLU contends that the State Department, influenced by the administration’s policies, is improperly denying passports that accurately reflect the user’s gender identity. The ACLU claims that these actions represent a […]
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Despite claims of transparency, JobsOhio pay disclosure raises questions
MARTY SCHLADEN, Ohio Capital Journal — Ohio’s “private” economic development corporation boasts that even though it’s legally private, it practices the “highest standards of accountability and transparency…” But when it comes to how much the agency pays its employees in what used to be public dollars, its disclosures are far from complete. It doesn’t name […]
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Ohio Attorney General endorses bill for nationwide E15 gasoline access
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has joined forces with attorneys general from 15 other states in advocating for the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025. This proposed legislation would allow for the year-round sale of E15 gasoline, which consists of 15% ethanol and 85% gasoline, across all states. The […]