WASHINGTON, D.C. — Gerber Products Company is recalling all batches of its GERBER® Soothe N Chew® Teething Sticks due to a potential choking hazard, the company announced on January 31, 2025. The recall affects both the Strawberry Apple and Banana varieties of the teething sticks, which were sold nationwide and to retail locations across several […]
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10th annual Art of Soul! Juried art show celebrates African American art and culture
WILBERFORCE, Ohio — The National Afro-American Museum & Cultural Center (NAAMCC) in Wilberforce, Ohio, is hosting the 10th annual Art of Soul! Juried Art Show, a powerful exhibition that celebrates African American art and culture during Black History Month. The exhibit, which will be on display through March 1, features 67 pieces of multimedia artwork […]
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Nominations now open for the 2025 Pineapple Awards: Recognizing excellence in hospitality
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Ross-Chillicothe Convention & Visitors Bureau is calling for nominations for the prestigious 2025 Pineapple Awards, an event that celebrates individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to the local tourism and hospitality industry. These awards recognize the unsung heroes in local hospitality who go above and beyond in their roles, providing visitors […]
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Police pursuit ends with arrest of driver on outstanding warrants
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A traffic stop on February 3, led to a high-speed pursuit after Holly Davidson, driving a maroon 2013 Kia Sedan, fled from officers. According to the police report, Davidson was stopped for operating the vehicle despite having a suspended driver’s license and outstanding warrants for her arrest. When officers attempted the stop, […]
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Chillicothe Police Crime Log – 02/03/2025
**Overall Summary** The Chillicothe Police Department responded to 23 incidents on February 3, 2025. These ranged from disorderly conduct and traffic violations to more serious offenses such as a sexual assault investigation and theft. The incidents were reported at various locations across the city, with ongoing investigations in several cases. Below are summaries of each […]
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Ross Co. Sheriff Crime Log – February 3, 2025
Today’s incidents reported by the Ross County Sheriff’s Office involve a range of criminal and non-criminal activities, including warrant arrests, traffic violations, alleged assaults, thefts, and various disturbances. Deputies responded to numerous calls across the county, engaging in investigations that are currently ongoing or concluded. Warrant Arrest on Cooks Hill Road Case SO-P2500510 On February […]
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Piketon council meeting turns chaotic over A-Plant annexation
PIKETON, Ohio — In a stark contrast to the usual quiet gatherings, Monday night’s Piketon Village Council meeting turned tumultuous, drawing an unexpected crowd of over 200 attendees, primarily workers from the former Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant (A-Plant). The meeting, which typically sees single-digit attendance — if that, quickly escalated as council members faced intense […]