CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Police are investigating a potential shooting incident after discovering six .45-caliber cartridge cases in the rear parking lot of a commercial area on East Main Street. The discovery was made on January 5, during a routine follow-up on an unrelated complaint. The cartridge cases were found near the back door of a […]
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Ohio prepares to open first rest area with universal changing station on I-71
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ohio — This afternoon, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, along with state officials and accessibility advocates, will celebrate the opening of a newly upgraded rest area on I-71 northbound in Fayette County. The facility will be the first in the state to feature a universal changing station, a significant step toward improving accessibility for people […]
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Trump sentenced to ‘Unconditional Discharge’ in landmark hush money case
NYC, New York — In a historic legal development, Donald Trump has become the first president-elect in U.S. history to be sentenced for a criminal conviction. Just days ahead of his scheduled return to the White House on January 20, state Judge Juan Merchan issued an “unconditional discharge” in the New York hush-money case. While […]
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Bicyclist hit by car in downtown Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – Emergency crews are responding to an accident at the intersection of Main and Walnut Streets in downtown Chillicothe, where a bicyclist was struck by a car just before noon today. Details on the condition of the bicyclist are not yet available, and traffic in the area may be impacted as first responders […]
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Boil Advisory issued for Ross County Water customers
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio – The Ross County Water Company, Inc. has issued a precautionary boil advisory for customers in the area of County Road 550 near Biers Run. The advisory is in effect until Sunday, January 12, at 2:00 p.m. This advisory follows an emergency repair prompted by a water main break. As a precaution, […]
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Ohio angler lands record-breaking white crappie
COLUMBUS, Ohio – A 29-year-old Ohio state record for the white crappie has finally been broken, and it was by the slimmest of margins. Teresa Croy of Ottawa, Ohio, has officially set a new benchmark with a fish weighing 3.91 pounds, surpassing the previous record by just 0.01 pounds. The impressive catch, which measured 18.5 […]
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Winter Weather Advisory issued as snow returns to the region
WILMINGTON, Ohio – Much of the state is bracing for more snow as a new winter weather system moves through the area. The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a Winter Weather Advisory effective until 10 a.m. Saturday, with forecasters predicting 2 to 4 inches of snow across the region. Some localized areas could […]
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Chillicothe City Administration Building remains closed due to HVAC issues
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – The City of Chillicothe Administration Building remains closed on Friday, January 10, due to ongoing HVAC issues. As a result, all on-site meetings at the building have been postponed until further notice. Essential city operations, such as emergency services and refuse and recycling collection, continue to operate as normal. However, several key […]
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Well pad explosion near Salt Fork State Park raises concerns about drilling on Ohio public land
NICK EVANS, Ohio Capital Journal — On the night of Jan. 2, there was an explosion on a well pad in eastern Ohio’s Guernsey County. In shaky Facebook videos, the volunteer fire department chief warned off “looky-loos,” as a burning tank fed dark, billowing clouds of smoke off in the distance. The accident happened at the […]
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Chillicothe P.D. daily log – January 9, 2025
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Chillicothe Police Department responded to 22 calls on January 9, 2025, addressing incidents including traffic stops, thefts, warrants, and disorderly conduct. Below is a detailed summary of the day’s activity: Case PD-P2500110Reported Time: 12:49 a.m.Location: East Main Street / North Watt StreetIncident: Failure to Stay in Marked Lanes; Driving Under Suspension […]