CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The funeral service for Officer Andrew Lansing, a local corrections officer who tragically lost his life on Christmas Day, was held Friday afternoon at the Chillicothe High School gymnasium. Officer Lansing died following what officials have described as an attack by an inmate at the Ross Correctional Institution (RCI) in Chillicothe. The […]
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Ohio recreational marijuana sales topped $242 million in 2024
MEGAN HENRY, Ohio Capital Journal — Ohio recreational marijuana sales surpassed $242 million as 2024 came to a close. The state’s total recreational marijuana sales were $242,167,020, as of Dec. 28, according to the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Cannabis Control. There have been 4,007,128 units of manufactured products that have been sold and 32,487 […]
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Ross Co. Sheriff’s Office case log – January 6, 2025
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to a range of incidents on January 6, 2025. Below is a summary of key reports filed.. Case SO-P2500076 – Non-Suspicious DeathReported Time: 6:10 AMLocation: Climer Lane, FrankfortDetails: Deputy Morgan was dispatched to Climer Lane in Frankfort regarding a female who was reported not breathing. The […]
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Chillicothe P.D. case log – January 6, 2025
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Chillicothe Police Department responded to the following incidents on January 6, 2025. A total of eight reports were filed, covering a variety of issues ranging from a hit-and-run to a welfare check and disorderly conduct. Case PD-P2500069 – Hit-and-RunReported Time: 5:57 AMLocation: Arch StreetDetails: Officers responded to a hit-and-run incident on […]
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State agencies clash with Feds over contaminated land at Piketon
PIKETON, Ohio — A regulatory dispute has erupted between Ohio state agencies and the federal Department of Energy (DOE) over the transfer of Parcel 4 at the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant in Piketon, Ohio. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Department of Energy, and the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) appear to be […]
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Dave Taylor sworn in as representative for Ohio’s Second Congressional District
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Dave Taylor (OH-02) was officially sworn into the 119th Congress on Friday, January 3, 2025, marking the start of his term as the new representative for Ohio’s Second Congressional District. “I am eager to get to work and deliver real results to Ohio’s Second Congressional District,” said Congressman Taylor. “Having been born […]
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Ross Co. Sheriff Crime Log – January 6, 2025
The Ross County Sheriff’s Office reported four incidents on January 6, 2025, involving a non-suspicious death, a resolved juvenile disorderly situation, a disorderly conduct complaint, and a vehicle crash reported from the previous day. Death Non Suspicious Case Number: SO-P2500076 Deputy Morgan responded to Climer Ln in Frankfort on January 6, 2025, following a report […]
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Ross Co. Sheriff Crime Log – January 5, 2025
Today’s incidents involved varied occurrences, from criminal activities to non-criminal events. Notable reports included arrests for drug-related offenses and theft, as well as action taken on alleged mental health concerns. Several non-criminal incidents were managed without further complications. Criminal Trespass on Stewart Street, South Salem Case Number: SO-P2500066 A criminal trespass was reported on January […]
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Pike County firefighters battle blaze amid snowstorm
PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — Firefighters in Pike County braved treacherous conditions this evening as they worked to extinguish a structure fire during a snowstorm. The incident occurred before 8 p.m. in the 600 block of Jasper Road, creating a challenging situation for emergency crews navigating icy roads and limited visibility. The cause of the fire […]
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Ross Co. Sheriff Crime Log – January 4, 2025
The day in Ross County saw a range of incidents, including various non-criminal disputes, thefts, harassment cases, and reports warranting further investigation. While many events involved non-criminal issues, more serious cases of theft, burglary, and disorderly conduct were also reported. Authorities were prompt to respond and initiate investigations in all reported cases. Telecommunications Harassment in […]