PIKETON, Ohio – The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has significantly reduced the size of Parcel 4 at the former Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant in Piketon, from over 200 acres to just 78 acres following an intense review by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and extensive investigative reporting. The decision represents a major shift […]
Posted inMugshots
Rowland Jr, Richard Allen
Rowland Jr, Richard Allen was booked on 3/3/2025 9:52 AM
Posted inLocal News
Ohio State Highway Patrol highlights importance of vehicle maintenance during “Safety Recalls Week”
COLUMBUS, Ohio – As part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Vehicle Safety Recalls Week, which runs from today until March 9, the Ohio State Highway Patrol is urging Ohioans to stay on top of vehicle safety recalls and routine maintenance. The NHTSA reported that in 2023, recalls were issued for 1,000 vehicles, […]
Posted inLocal News
PICCA receives $18,800 donation to improve facilities for homeless Veterans
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — The Pickaway County Community Action (PICCA) has received a generous donation of $18,800 from Homes for Veterans, a New Jersey-based nonprofit dedicated to providing barrier-free spaces for military veterans. The funds are earmarked for significant renovations to the bathrooms and showers at Ohio House, a facility used by PICCA to offer transitional […]
Posted inLocal News
High-speed chase in Chillicothe ends in arrest
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – A routine traffic stop escalated into a high-speed chase during the early morning hours of Wednesday, February 26, resulting in the arrest of 35-year-old Blake Madru. Madru was apprehended after allegedly failing to comply with a police officer’s signal and leading law enforcement on a chase through downtown Chillicothe. The incident began […]
Posted inLocal News
Alleged violent domestic incident leads to arrest in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – An alleged domestic disturbance turned violent last Wednesday, leading to the arrest of 41-year-old Matthew Koon on charges of strangulation and resisting arrest. According to a Chillicothe Police report, the incident occurred at 1017 Akron Street after officers responded to multiple 911 hang-ups. Upon arrival, officers claim they found Koon attempting to […]
Posted in*Newsletter
Chillicothe rallies behind 4-year-old facing life-threatening flu complications
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – The local community is rallying around 4-year-old Locklynn, who is currently fighting for her life at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus after a sudden and severe medical emergency. Known for her strong-willed and lovable nature, Locklynn tested positive for flu A and collapsed unexpectedly in the early hours of February 24, leading […]
Posted inFEATURED
Concerns mount among downtown Chillicothe businesses over new roundabouts
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Local businesses in downtown Chillicothe are voicing concerns over upcoming road projects on West Water Street, which include constructing two roundabouts—one at the entrance to Yoctangee Park and another at the intersection of W. Water and Walnut Street. On social media, the owners of Ivy’s, a well-known local establishment, expressed their worries. […]
Posted inLocal News, Ross County
Chillicothe Police Crime Log – March 02, 2025
An overall summary of the day’s incidents: Police officers in Chillicothe, Ohio, responded to a variety of incidents on March 1, 2025. These included multiple traffic violations, cases of theft, and a report of unlawful restraint. Several citations were issued, and some investigations remain ongoing. Below is a summary of each reported case. — Red […]