CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Chillicothe Police Department responded to various incidents on November 25, 2024, ranging from drug possession and theft to domestic disputes and warrant arrests. Below is a summary of the reports filed: Case Number: PD-P2406636Offenses: Possession of Drugs; Illegal Use or Possession of DrugReported Date/Time: 11/25/24, 9:14 AMStreet Name: E Main St […]
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Chillicothe officials hear the lion’s roar after proposed marijuana dispensary ban
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — In an unusually packed council meeting on Monday night, the Chillicothe City Council heard from over 110 residents, far exceeding the typical single-digit attendance. The meeting, held in the old Municipal Court building, was convened to discuss legislation proposing a temporary ban on new marijuana dispensaries within the city limits. The fire […]
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Calls for Stricter Sweepstakes Regulations in the United States
There are calls for stricter sweepstakes regulations in the United States as the ease of access to this type of game-of-chance gaming is booming. There are many similarities between the business models of sweepstakes casinos and real-money options. They offer the same type of games, and the style of the products and services is nearly […]
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Billy Wagner’s trial will not take place in Pike County, as judge rules
WAVERLY, Ohio — The trial of George “Billy” Wagner III, accused in the 2016 massacre of the Rhoden family, will be moved out of Pike County, a judge ruled Monday. According to court documents, Judge Jonathan P. Hein approved the venue change due to extensive media coverage and the potential for bias among local jurors. The […]
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Court approves sale of Big Lots, Inc.
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Big Lots, Inc. announced today that it has received court approval to sell most of its assets and operations to an affiliate of Nexus Capital Management LP. The sale, which is expected to close in early December, is part of the retailer’s efforts to strengthen its business and financial position. Big Lots […]
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Trump taps Project 2025 co-author to lead White House budget office
JENNIFER SHUTT, Ohio Capital Journal — President-elect Donald Trump on Friday invited Russell Vought to once again run the White House budget office, though it wasn’t entirely clear how the role will mesh with the government staffing and funding cuts envisioned by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy. “Russ knows exactly how to dismantle the Deep […]
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Emergency crews respond to roll-over crash in Ross County
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Emergency crews were dispatched to the 4000 block of Blain Highway in Ross County at approximately 10:35 AM today following a single-vehicle rollover accident. Details on potential injuries remain unknown at this time, as first responders work to assess the scene. Authorities have not yet provided information on the cause of the […]
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Chillicothe City Council set to discuss dispensary moratorium, park improvements, and more
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Chillicothe City Council will convene tonight at 7:00 PM for its regular meeting at City Hall, 26 South Paint Street. Alongside a proposed ordinance to impose a moratorium on adult cannabis dispensaries within the city, the council will address a variety of other legislative items impacting Chillicothe’s finances, parks, and public […]
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Former Chillicothe physician assistant accused of child sexual abuse appeals medical license revocation
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Rufus Lowman, Jr., a former physician assistant, has filed an appeal through his attorney, Ben Partee, seeking to regain his medical license. Lowman’s license was permanently revoked on September 10, 2024, by the Ohio Medical Board following findings of regulatory violations and troubling allegations that have drawn widespread attention. License Revocation Details […]
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Chillicothe receives $1 million for former CSX property cleanup
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Ross County Land Reutilization Corporation has secured $1 million in funding from the Ohio Department of Development’s Brownfield Remediation Program. The funds will be used to remediate the former CSX property located next to Chillicothe’s City Transit Station. The cleanup aims to prepare the site for future development, including plans for […]