CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Deputies with the Ross County Sheriff’s Office stayed busy on Thursday, August 22, 2024. Here is a snapshot of their calls for service. SO-P2404148 | 08/22/24 1:21 AM | BLAIN HWY, WAVERLY SO-P2404149 | 08/22/24 7:40 AM | KELLENBERGER RD, CHILLICOTHE SO-P2404150 | 08/22/24 9:20 AM | O’DELL ALY, RICHMOND DALE SO-P2404151 […]
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Fire shuts down Route 50 in Ross County
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Earlier this morning fire and rescue crews were dispatched to a blaze in Bourneville. Preliminary reports indicate that the fire broke out at a structure along Route 50. The cause of the fire remains unknown at this time. Authorities are advising residents to steer clear of the area as crews work […]
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Chillicothe Police: Daily incident report for August 22, 2024
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Officers with the Chillicothe Police Department were involved in multiple calls on August 22, 2024. Here is a snapshot of those calls for service. Police Blotter – August 22, 2024 12:38 AM – Signal Before Changing Course (PD-P2404645)A traffic stop was initiated at the intersection of Jackson Ave and Douglas Ave. 3:09 […]
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Rescue crews respond to crash near Kingston in Ross Co.
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Rescue crews in Ross County have been dispatched to a reported two-vehicle crash. The incident occurred shortly after 1:15 PM this afternoon in the 2300 block of Dry Run Road. According to dispatchers, at least two vehicles were involved in the crash, with possible injuries. Rescue crews and law enforcement have […]
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Ohio officials warn of dangerous drug cocktails
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Narcotics Intelligence Center (ONIC) has issued a public safety alert regarding the rise of dangerous drug mixtures in Ohio’s illicit drug supply. The alert focuses on the increasing presence of “tranq-dope” and “benzo-dope,” which pose significant risks including overdoses and skin wounds. ONIC reports that drug testing labs across Ohio […]
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Ohio Senate introduces bill to ban high-rate-of-fire gun accessories amid rising gun violence
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A new bill introduced in the Ohio Senate seeks to ban certain firearm accessories that increase the rate of fire for semi-automatic weapons. Senate Bill No. 307, introduced on July 30, 2024, aims to ban devices such as trigger cranks and bump-fire devices, which are designed to accelerate a semi-automatic firearm’s rate […]
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Cars hit by gunfire in Ross County
BAINBRIDGE, Ohio — A Ross County resident reported that two of their vehicles were damaged by gunfire on August 20. The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to the incident at a residence on Garman Lane in Bainbridge. The property owner discovered the vehicles had been struck by bullets and reported the damage to authorities. According […]
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Charges against Ross County couple dropped in alleged child abuse case
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — The case against Samantha Stilson and Wesley Boyer, who were arrested earlier this month on allegations of child abuse, has been dropped, according to recent court records. Stilson and Boyer were taken into custody following reports that a 12-year-old girl had been zip-tied to a bed. The charges against them, including […]
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Ohio Attorney General files suit against contractor for $158,000 in uncompleted repairs
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has launched legal action against Liberty Restoration and its owner, Josh Basinger, over allegations of fraud involving $158,000 in unfulfilled home repairs. The lawsuit, filed in Franklin County Common Pleas Court, accuses the contractor of breaching state consumer protection laws. “Mother Nature caused the damage, and now […]
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Unilever recalls Popsicle Jolly Rancher products due to undeclared milk allergen
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, New Jersey — Unilever has issued a recall for approximately 137,000 cases of its Popsicle Jolly Rancher Frozen Confection Pop products, specifically those marked for individual sale. The recall stems from the discovery that these products may contain milk, an ingredient not listed on the packaging, posing a serious risk for those with […]