CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — On September 10, 2024, the Ross County Sheriff’s Office handled a series of incidents ranging from motor vehicle theft and aggravated menacing to domestic disputes and welfare checks. Deputies responded to various calls for service, including arson investigations, warrant services, and a combative patient situation. The day also saw serious reports of […]
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32 missing children located by U.S. Marshals in Ohio
AKRON, Ohio — U.S. Marshal Pete Elliott has announced the successful completion of “Operation Homecoming,” a mission aimed at recovering missing children in the Akron and Summit County regions. The operation, which ran from August 19 to September 6, was a collaborative effort involving the U.S. Marshals Service, the Akron Police Department, and the Summit […]
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Waverly Police Department announces new traffic ordinance
WAVERLY, Ohio — The Waverly Police Department is advising motorists of a traffic change at the intersection of Market Street and Emmitt Avenue. In a recent social media update, the department announced that a new ordinance has been implemented, restricting left turns at this intersection between the hours of 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. daily. […]
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Experience Appalachian traditions at the John Roger Simon Sorghum & Music Festival
WEST PORTSMOUTH, Ohio – Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the John Roger Simon Sorghum & Music Festival on September 28 and 29, 2024. This free, family-friendly event will be hosted on the picturesque Simon Farm, a historic 5th-generation French homestead nestled along Pond Creek in Scioto County. The festival showcases Appalachian culture with a focus […]
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Trump’s Immediate Plans After Winning the Presidency
Provided you haven’t been living under a rock the past few weeks, you have probably noticed that Donald J. Trump is set to return to the Oval Office. With all of America, and essentially the entire world, wondering whether Kamala Harris’s step-in for Biden would hold or fail to rally the nation, the 2024 election […]
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Child mauled by dog in Ross County
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio – The Ross County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the Tiffan Estates Apartment Complex on Anderson Station Road just after 9:30 a.m. today in response to reports of a dog mauling. Authorities say that an 11-year-old child was the victim, suffering injuries to the head and face. Deputies and emergency medical personnel […]
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Kentucky man dies following Route 23 crash in Pickaway County
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — A Kentucky man died as a result of a car accident on Route 23 in Pickaway County early on September 4, 2024. The Pickaway County Sheriff’s Office reports that 911 dispatchers received a call about the crash around 3:30 a.m. According to officials, 53-year-old Eric A. Payne of Paris, Kentucky, was […]
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Ross Co. Sheriff’s Office investigates alleged sexual abuse at local group home
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — The Ross County Sheriff’s Office is investigating allegations of sexual abuse involving a resident of the Scioto Trails Group Home on Jude Lane. According to an official report from the Sheriff’s Office, an anonymous employee contacted law enforcement on September 3, 2024, to report the potential sexual assault of a developmentally […]
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Chillicothe Police Department: Series of arrests and ongoing investigations reported on September 9, 2024
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Chillicothe Police Department had a busy day on September 9, 2024, with officers responding to a range of incidents, from traffic stops involving fictitious plates and suspensions to more serious offenses like drug possession and motor vehicle theft. Multiple arrests were made, including those on outstanding warrants, and several investigations are […]
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Ross County Sheriff’s Office: Arrests, burglary, and overdose among incidents reported on September 9, 2024
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — On September 9, 2024, the Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to a series of incidents throughout the area, ranging from non-criminal complaints and mental health evaluations to more serious offenses such as burglary, vandalism, and drug-related issues. The day’s reports included an arrest for an open container violation, a suspected overdose, and […]