CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A serious two-vehicle head-on collision has occurred on Route 23 northbound, just south of Blain Highway. Rescue crews have been dispatched to the scene amid reports of possible entrapment. Authorities are urging motorists to avoid the area as emergency responders work to manage the situation. At this time, no information regarding the […]

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Ross County Commissioners have voted to rescind Resolution No. 044-24 after facing significant community outrage and a petition with over 4,000 signatures. The resolution, which sought to enforce the Residential Code of Ohio within the county, would have required permits for various residential projects, such as constructing sheds, adding rooms, or […]

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — On October 12, 2024, the Chillicothe Police SWAT team executed a search and arrest warrant at a residence on Lillie Street in connection to a shooting incident that had occurred earlier in the day. The operation, which targeted 450 Lillie Street, led to the arrest of Kortland Bates without incident. Upon arrival, […]

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — On October 13, 2024, officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of Akron Street in response to a possible robbery. Upon arrival, police spoke with a juvenile and his grandfather, who reported that around 7:30 PM, the juvenile was walking near Douglas Avenue when four other male juveniles approached him on bicycles. […]