CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Ross County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an act of alleged sabotage by a former employee of Mound Waste & Recycling. Authorities say the employee was fired on Monday, April 8, 2024, and subsequently accessed the company’s computer system, allegedly deleting critical business files. The business owner, per the report provided, claims […]
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9-1-1 call details frantic moments trying to save correction officer who died during prison shooting
ORIENT, Ohio — New details have emerged from the 9-1-1 call placed following the tragic shooting incident that claimed the life of Lt. Rodney Osborne at a prison training facility in Ohio. The released transcript captures the urgency and chaos as first responders rushed to the scene, desperately attempting to save Osborne’s life. The distressing […]
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O.J. Simpson dead at age 76
LAS VEGAS, Nevada – Orenthal James “O.J.” Simpson, the disgraced football legend acquitted of murdering his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman, has died after a battle with cancer. He was 76. His death was announced on his Twitter account, which stated, “Our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to his battle with […]
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Ross County Historical Society hosts Archaeology Day event
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – The Ross County Historical Society, in partnership with the Mound City Chapter of the Archaeological Society of Ohio and Hopewell Culture National Historic Park, will host its seventh annual Archaeology Day event on Saturday, April 13th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The event will feature over 20 exhibits showcasing prehistoric artifacts, […]
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8 sentenced in Fayette County drug trafficking case
WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, Ohio – Eight people will serve prison time following a lengthy drug trafficking investigation by the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office. The probe centered on methamphetamine sales within the county. Sheriff Vernon Stanforth said investigators began their work in the fall of 2022, targeting several individuals suspected of trafficking operations. Between September 2022 […]
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Severe weather threatens Scioto Valley; tornadoes possible
WILMINGTON, Ohio — The threat of severe weather returns to the Scioto Valley today. Damaging winds, heavy rain, and a few tornadoes are possible. According to meteorologists with the National Weather Service and the Storm Prediction Center, much of the region is under either a slight or enhanced risk for severe storms. Timing appears to […]
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Overnight pursuit tears through rural Ross County
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – The Ohio Highway Patrol chased a motorcyclist in Ross County overnight. According to initial reports, troopers attempted to pull over the motorcyclist near Tar Hollow State Park, but the rider refused to stop. The resulting chase ensued along Route 327, with speeds exceeding 70 miles-per-hour. The pursuit ended when the motorcycle-rider lost […]
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Circleville severs ties with Police Chief, Deputy Chief for nearly $200,000
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — In a special meeting, the City of Circleville Council met Wednesday and negotiated settlements, concluding ongoing inquiries into Chief Gary Shawn Baer and Deputy Chief Doug Davis, resulting in their separation from the city. By a margin of 6 to 1, the Circleville Council ratified two ordinances, resolving to disburse $70,000 to […]
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Mayor of Ross County? Local man continues threats against church, judge, and county prosecutor
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – A Ross County man was involuntarily committed for psychiatric evaluation after repeated phone calls containing threats and concerning statements to the Ross County Prosecutor’s Office. Authorities say the man, who has a history of concerning calls to the prosecutor’s office, the Ross County Sheriff’s Office, and a local church, was contacted by […]
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A Chillicothe murderer on the run, and no one wants to pay the cost to arrest them
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – The chilling murder of an 89-year-old WW2 veteran in Chillicothe remains unsolved over two decades later, and the Ross County Prosecutor’s Office says a lack of funding could be a key factor hindering the investigation. In December 2003, firefighters responding to a blaze at 525 East Main Street made a shocking discovery […]