ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to a variety of calls on Monday. Here is a snapshot of their calls for service.
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Wrong-way pursuit in Ross Co. ends in tasing, one arrested
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Law enforcement authorities in Ross County were involved in a high-speed pursuit that began in the city of Chillicothe and ended with the arrest of 26-year-old Cameron Scott Napier. The chase began along East Main Street in Chillicothe after officers attempted to stop a 2011 Mercury Milan for expired tags. That […]
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Pickaway-Ross Career and Technology Center receives grant for teen driver training
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Pickaway Ross Career and Technology Center in Chillicothe is set to receive a grant of $72,280 as part of a $2.5 million funding initiative aimed at expanding access to teen driver training across Ohio. The funding is part of the Drive to Succeed Scholarship Program, which will distribute grants totaling $2,495,655 […]
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Junior Civic League of Chillicothe calls for volunteers for community cleanup event
CHILLICOTHE, OHIO – The Junior Civic League of Chillicothe is calling for volunteers to participate in a community cleanup event. The cleanup event, scheduled for Saturday, April 27, from 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM, aims to remove trash and debris along the floodwall and bike path. This initiative is part of the league’s ongoing efforts to […]
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Ohio Department of Development announces $2M in grants for renewable energy and grid resiliency
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Development announced the availability of $2 million in grant funding to bolster electric grid resiliency and support renewable energy projects throughout the state. The funding is part of the department’s Renewable Energy and Grid Resiliency Program, which offers grants of up to $500,000 to municipalities, businesses, nonprofits, and […]
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Ohio Department of Agriculture has released the 2024 county fair schedule
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Agriculture has released the 2024 Ohio Agricultural Fair Schedule.The schedule is as follows: WEEK OF JUNE 2 WEEK OF JUNE 9 WEEK OF JUNE 23 WEEK OF JUNE 30 WEEK OF JULY 7 WEEK OF JULY 14 WEEK OF JULY 21 WEEK OF JULY 28 WEEK OF AUGUST […]
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Routine traffic stop in Chillicothe leads to drug-related arrests
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A routine traffic stop in Chillicothe on April 12 led to the arrest of two individuals and the seizure of suspected drugs and drug paraphernalia. Officers from the Chillicothe Police Department observed a white Chevy Silverado pickup truck leaving a known drug house. The officers followed the vehicle to the area of […]
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Update: New details released in the arrest of Jason Lytle
CHILLICOTHE, OHIO — The Chillicothe Police Department has released new details regarding the recent arrest of Jason Lytle, a man previously indicted for attempted murder. Officers were dispatched to an apartment in the Chillicothe Metropolitan Housing Complex, Lincoln Park, following a disturbance. Upon arrival, officers encountered a woman and two children who were reportedly “screaming and […]
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Ohio Lt. Gov. Husted won’t say if he knew about $1M dark-money contribution
MARTY SCHLADEN, Ohio Captial Journal COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted is refusing to say whether he was aware of a $1 million contribution in 2017 to a political group that was supporting his bid for governor. Instead, his office is only reiterating that the group wasn’t affiliated with the Husted campaign. The […]
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State officials urge legal celebrations amid prom and graduation season
COLUMBUS, Ohio — As prom and graduation season approaches, the Ohio Investigative Unit (OIU) and the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Liquor Control (DOLC) are urging high school students and their parents to make safe, responsible, and legal decisions during their celebrations. Understanding Ohio’s underage drinking laws is paramount for both parents and teens. […]