CLARK COUNTY, Ohio — An 81-year-old man, William Brock, has been charged with murder following a tragic incident involving an Uber driver whom he mistakenly believed to be part of a scam operation. According to investigators, Brock received a phone call from an individual claiming that a family member had been arrested and required bail […]
NWS: Damaging winds and tornadoes possible across the Scioto Valley
WILMINGTON, Ohio — The National Weather Service says the threat of severe storms returns this week, with showers and thunderstorms forecasted from Tuesday evening through Wednesday. Scattered storms are expected to develop Tuesday afternoon, posing a potential severe risk. The primary threat from these storms will be strong to damaging winds. In addition, localized heavy […]
Horizon sells to Virginia company; changes name to Glo Fiber
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Horizon Telcom, a long-standing telecommunications provider in the Chillicothe area, is embarking on a new chapter under the ownership of Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (Shentel). Shentel announced the rebranding of Horizon Telcom to Glo Fiber, marking a significant shift for the company that began as the Chillicothe Telephone Company. Shentel acquired Horizon in […]
Chillicothe Board of Zoning Appeals to review multiple signage variance requests in upcoming meeting
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The City of Chillicothe’s Board of Zoning Appeals has scheduled its next meeting for Tuesday, April 23, 2024. The meeting will take place at 35 South Paint Street, in the first-floor conference room, starting at 4:30 P.M. The agenda includes a series of variance requests concerning right-of-way setbacks for signage at multiple […]
City of Chillicothe announces large item pick-up schedule
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Chillicothe’s Mayor Luke Feeney has announced the schedule for large item pick-up service, starting on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. City crews will be collecting items such as carpets, sofas, chairs, mattresses, and similar types of furniture. They will also pick up paint cans, provided the paint has been dried out or mixed […]
Trump on trial: Former president faces criminal charges of falsifying business records
ZACHARY ROTH, Ohio Capital Journal — The trial of former President Donald Trump kicked off Monday in a lower Manhattan courtroom, marking the first time in U.S. history that an ex-president has been tried on criminal charges. Trump, the presumptive Republican nominee for president, appeared in the state of New York courtroom, where he is charged with […]
Chillicothe man held on $1 million bond amid new charges
CHILLICOTHE, OHIO – Jason Lytle, a Chillicothe man indicted in July of last year, is now being held in jail on a $1 million bond. Lytle was charged with attempted murder last summer after he allegedly used his vehicle to pin a man against the exterior wall of a local business. The incident led to his […]
Circleville establishments cited for health code violations
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — Multiple food establishments in Circleville, Ohio, recently underwent health inspections by the Pickaway County Health District. The inspections revealed a mix of critical and non-critical violations, prompting corrective actions and reminders for food safety compliance. Establishments with Critical Violations Repeat and Non-Critical Violations Several establishments faced repeat or non-critical violations:
Dead flies, and dirty knives: Chillicothe BBQ restaurant cited for health code violations
CHILLICOTHE, OHIO – Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, located at 1351 Western Ave in Chillicothe, has been cited for multiple critical and non-critical violations following a recent inspection by the Ross County Health District. The inspection, conducted due to a complaint about debris in the ice and meat at room temperature, revealed a series of violations. These included […]
Chillicothe Police daily activity report: April 15, 2024
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Chillicothe Police Department responded to various calls on Monday, April 15. Here is a snapshot of their calls for service.
