The RCSO’s Daily Activity Report for February 11, 2025, covers a range of incidents across Chillicothe, Frankfort, Bainbridge, Waverly, and Greenfield. The day’s reports include multiple non-criminal incidents, such as harassment complaints, mental health assists, and potential scams, as well as criminal activities like burglary, resisting arrest, and criminal mischief. Below is a summary of […]
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Boil Advisory issued after water service disruption Williamsport
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — A section of the Williamsport village’s water system was temporarily shut down for repairs today, leading to a boil advisory for residents and businesses along North and South Water Street. The water outage impacted the area from South Water Street at the bank to North Water Street at the Main Street […]
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Ross Chillicothe CVB opens applications for 2025 tourism promotion grants
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – The Ross Chillicothe Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) has officially launched its 2025 Promotional Grant Assistance Program, offering $25,000 in funding to support local events and initiatives that boost tourism in Ross County. The annual program provides financial assistance to organizations, attractions, and special events that help increase overnight stays, promote the […]
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Logan Elm Schools resolve long-standing wastewater violations, Ohio EPA confirms
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio – Logan Elm Local Schools has officially resolved long-standing wastewater violations after implementing corrective measures to address excessive sludge levels in its wastewater treatment system, according to a resolution issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on February 6, 2025. The resolution follows a Notice of Violation (NOV) issued on June 11, […]
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Ohio Attorney General announces $11 million in school safety grants
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio schools can now apply for a share of nearly $11 million in state-funded grants aimed at enhancing school safety, Attorney General Dave Yost announced today. The funding, approved as part of House Bill 33 by the 135th General Assembly, is designated for a broad range of security improvements, from active-shooter training […]
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TSA stops two loaded firearms at Dayton International Airport
DAYTON, Ohio – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Dayton International Airport (DAY) prevented two loaded firearms from making it past security checkpoints last week in separate incidents just days apart. According to officials, the first firearm was detected on Monday, Feb. 3, around 5:30 a.m., and the second on Friday, Feb. 7, around 8 […]
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Trial begins for mother and son in fatal Pickaway County dog attack
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio – The trial is underway for a Pickaway County mother and son facing involuntary manslaughter and multiple felony charges in connection with a deadly pit bull attack that claimed the life of a 73-year-old woman and her dog. Susan Withers, 61, and her son, Adam Withers, 35, appeared in court Monday as opening […]
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Real people: Two deported from Ohio in 2018 still trying to pick up the pieces
MARTY SCHLADEN, Ohio — Deportations are being politicized, but each involves an actual human being. Seven years after being deported from Ohio, two such people are still trying to pick up the pieces. President Donald Trump is making a big show of deporting the migrants, supposedly in big numbers and acting as if most of […]
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Family of fallen Ross County corrections officer calls for prison reform
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – The family of Ross County Corrections Officer Andrew Lansing is calling on Ohio officials to overhaul the state’s prison system following his tragic death, citing staffing shortages, faulty alarm systems, and unsafe policies as major failures that contributed to the incident. In a statement released by attorneys Benson & Sesser, Lansing’s family […]
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Chillicothe Police Crime Log – 02/10/2025
On February 10, 2025, officers with the Chillicothe Police Department responded to a variety of incidents, ranging from disorderly conduct and theft to warrant arrests and criminal trespassing. Investigations remain ongoing for multiple incidents, including theft reports and drug-related offenses. Below is a summary of the day’s police activity. Motor Vehicle Accident and OVI Arrest […]