SWANTON, Ohio – Residents in Southern Ohio and around the Hillsboro area may notice fighter jets in the skies on Monday evening as the Ohio Air National Guard’s 180th Fighter Wing conducts an air defense exercise. The operation, scheduled between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on January 13, aims to test response and coordination procedures. […]
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Ross Co. Sheriff Crime Log – January 12, 2025
A busy day for the RCSO saw a range of incidents across Ross County, including vehicle-related issues, reports involving missing persons and disputes, instances of disorderly conduct, and several non-criminal matters. Here is a brief summary of each reported case: Vehicle Fire on Walnut Creek Road Case Number: SO-P2500157 Deputy O’Bomsawin responded to a vehicle […]
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Lucas, Christopher Jericho
Lucas, Christopher Jericho was booked on 1/11/2025 5:36 PM
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Ross Co. Sheriff Crime Log – January 11, 2025
On January 11, 2025, Ross County Sheriff’s Office officers responded to a range of incidents, including theft, traffic violations, non-criminal disputes, and a case of inducing panic. Investigations were initiated in each situation, with no substantial criminal charges reported except for an arrest due to impaired driving and a disorderly conduct instance. Non Criminal Incident […]
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Ohio EPA cites multiple violations at WinCup facility in Mt. Sterling
MT. STERLING, Ohio — The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a detailed report citing numerous environmental violations at the WinCup facility in Mt. Sterling following an inspection conducted on December 10, 2024. The inspection focused on compliance with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit, which regulates stormwater discharges associated with industrial […]
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Ross Co. Sheriff Crime Log – January 10, 2025
The Ross County Sheriff’s Office reported a variety of incidents on January 10, 2025. These incidents ranged from theft and burglary to non-criminal matters, such as roadway hazards and structure fires. Investigations have been launched in several cases, and some are reported non-criminal. Here’s a detailed overview of the day’s activities: Open Air Sniff on […]
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Governor DeWine appoints former police chief to Chillicothe Municipal Court
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Governor Mike DeWine announced the appointment of Keith Washburn to the Chillicothe Municipal Court, filling the vacancy left by retiring Judge Toni Eddy. Washburn, who will take office on February 3, 2025, will serve the remainder of the term and must run for election in November 2025 to retain the position. Washburn’s […]