JACKSON COUNTY, Ohio — On the morning of October 10, a two-vehicle crash on State Route 93 resulted in serious injuries for one driver and minor injuries for another. The incident occurred at approximately 7:45 a.m. when Troopers from the Jackson Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol responded to the scene. The crash involved […]
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Search continues for missing man believed to have drowned in Scioto River
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Search crews are still combing the Scioto River for the body of 39-year-old Nathan Moore, who is believed to have drowned yesterday. The search began Wednesday after a 911 call reported a man in distress in the river. Rescue teams immediately launched a large-scale operation, deploying boats and drones to assist in […]
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Road Closure Alert: Pattonsville Road closed for paving in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Ohio — The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office has issued a road closure alert for Pattonsville Road. The section between Rice Road and State Route 327 will be closed today due to ongoing paving work. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes to minimize disruptions to travel. The closure is […]
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Pickaway County authorities search for missing elderly man with dementia
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — Local law enforcement is actively searching for a missing 71-year-old African American man from Pickaway County who suffers from dementia and epilepsy. A “Be On the Lookout” (BOLO) alert has been issued for Norris Johnson, who went missing overnight. Johnson is described as bald and was last seen wearing a grey […]
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Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announces $52 million settlement with Marriott International over data breach
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, along with 49 other state attorneys general, has secured a $52 million settlement with Marriott International Inc. following an extensive investigation into a significant data breach. The breach, which compromised the personal information of approximately 131.5 million hotel guests, stemmed from vulnerabilities in a guest-reservation system Marriott […]
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McDonald’s files lawsuit against beef suppliers, alleging price-fixing scheme
NEW YORK, New York— McDonald’s has filed a federal lawsuit against the nation’s four largest meat suppliers, accusing them of conspiring to fix beef prices for nearly a decade. In a complaint filed last Friday in U.S. District Court in New York, McDonald’s named Tyson Foods, JBS, Cargill, and National Beef Packing Company — along […]
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Intoxicated passenger kicked off Greyhound bus in Chillicothe, cited by police
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Chillicothe Police responded to a call at the BP gas station on North Bridge Street Wednesday night after a Greyhound bus driver reportedly removed an intoxicated passenger. The man, identified as Dane Russell, was allegedly too intoxicated to continue his trip and was cited for disorderly intoxication. Officers were dispatched to the […]
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Ross Co. Sheriff’s Office daily log – October 9, 2024
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Deputies from the Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to a series of incidents throughout the Chillicothe area, ranging from a possible burglary in progress to reports of criminal mischief and child endangerment. Case Number: SO-P2404922 Reported Date/Time: 10/09/24 1:16 AMIncident Start Date: 10/09/24Incident End Date: 10/09/24Location: Massieville Rd, ChillicotheOffense: Breaking and EnteringInitial […]
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Chillicothe Police Dept. daily log – October 9, 2024
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Law enforcement in Chillicothe responded to a variety of incidents across the city, ranging from traffic violations to more serious offenses such as arson and theft. Officers initiated multiple traffic stops for expired plates, speeding, and suspended licenses, while also investigating reports of disorderly conduct, criminal mischief, and property damage. Case Number: […]
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Ashville councilman faces criticism over traffic stop, refuses to resign
ASHVILLE, Ohio — Village Councilman Colton Henson is facing mounting public pressure to resign following a controversial traffic stop involving his girlfriend, Abby Wright, on Sept. 1. Wright was arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OMVI), and body camera footage, first published by The Guardian, captured Henson delivering a profanity-laced tirade toward Ashville law […]