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Mary Louise (Hinton) Crosby

Mary Louise (Hinton) Crosby, aged 83, of Laurelville, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born on April 9, 1941, she was lovingly married to the late Damon Eugene Crosby. Mary is survived by her children, Cathy, Mark, and Kurt, along with numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and siblings. Predeceased by her parents, […]

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Clarence George Gray

Clarence George Gray, 86, of Kingston, Ohio, passed away on February 20, 2025. Born on November 6, 1938, in Chillicothe, Ohio, Clarence was the beloved son of the late Ernest and Thelma Gray. He is survived by his devoted wife of 66 years, Maryellen, his children Theresa, Tammy, and Michael, and granddaughter Amber. A graduate […]

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Debra Sue “Susie” Branham

Debra Sue “Susie” Branham, 46, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly on February 17, 2025. Born on February 27, 1978, in Ross County, Ohio, she is survived by her companion Todd Fisher, Sr., her children Hunter, Heaven, Todd Jr., and Dalton, several grandchildren, sisters Faith Bush and Kelly Phipps, and numerous friends and family. Predeceased by […]

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Delma “Jean” Oates

Delma “Jean” Oates, aged 88, from Chillicothe, passed away on February 22, 2025, at Valley View Care Center after a brief illness. Born on February 23, 1936, in Pennsboro, WV, she was the daughter of the late Frank Sr. and Esta B. Mason Oates. She is survived by her children, Theresa McCoy and Todd Oates, […]

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CDC silent as FDA reports two major foodborne illness outbreaks

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The FDA has reported two major foodborne illness outbreaks in 2025, one linked to Salmonella Enteritidis in imported pastries and another tied to Listeria monocytogenes in frozen nutritional shakes. Despite the severity of both outbreaks, the CDC has remained notably absent in issuing public warnings, raising concerns about transparency and public health […]

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Ohio’s transgender school bathroom ban begins this week as law takes effect

MEGAN HENRY, Ohio Capital Journal — A new Ohio law banning transgender students from using school bathrooms and locker rooms that align with their gender identity takes effect Tuesday.  Ohio lawmakers passed the bathroom ban bill and Gov. Mike DeWine signed it into law in November.  The new law requires people at Ohio K-12 public schools and public and […]

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Chillicothe City Council to address key infrastructure, public funds, and community grants in tonight’s meeting

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Chillicothe City Council will convene tonight at 7:00 PM for its regular session at 26 South Paint Street, with a packed agenda featuring critical discussions on street repairs, public funding appropriations, and upcoming infrastructure projects. Major Items on the Agenda: Final Vote on Street Repair Funding Council will hold the third […]

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