CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Chillicothe Police Department responded to a variety of calls for service, on Thursday. Here is a look at some of those cases. Thursday, April 4, 2024
Posted inLocal News, Pickaway County
Circleville law director clarifies external handling of police chief and acting chief investigations
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — The City of Circleville’s Law Director, Kendra C. Kinney, clarified Thursday that investigations into Police Chief Shawn Baer and Acting Chief Douglas Davis are not under the city’s jurisdiction, contrary to media reports. Kinney stated that the investigations and advisement on matters related to Baer and Davis are being handled by law […]
Posted inJackson County, Local News
Jackson Co. volunteer fire chief pleads guilty to mail fraud
JACKSON, Ohio — The former chief of the Coalton volunteer fire department pleaded guilty in federal court Thursday to embezzling more than $200,000 in department funds for personal use. Johnny Baker, 37, of Wellston, Ohio, entered a guilty plea to one count of mail fraud in U.S. District Court. According to court documents, Baker used […]
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Adena Road bridge struck again in Ross Co.
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Ohio Highway Patrol is investigating a possible bridge strike on Adena Road near Route 35 in Ross County. The incident occurred shortly after 12:15 pm on Thursday. According to initial reports, a commercial vehicle is believed to have struck the Adena Road Bridge. This would be the latest in a string […]
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NWS confirms tornado touchdown in Licking Co.
WILMINGTON, Ohio — The National Weather Service has confirmed another tornado touched down in Ohio this week. A brief and weak tornado struck rural areas of southeast Licking County on the evening of April 2nd, 2024, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Wilmington. The agency received assistance from the NWS office in Pittsburgh […]
Posted inColumbus, Local News, Regional, Statewide
Ohio Attorney General’s Office offers $2.45M in grants to improve state’s criminal-records database
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The office of Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced that it is accepting applications through mid-May for three pools of federal grant money — totaling $2.45 million — aimed at improving the accuracy and completeness of the state’s criminal-records database. “Every Ohioan must be able to trust that our background check system is […]
Posted inFayette County, Local News
Farm Credit Mid-America celebrates new Washington Court House office
WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, Ohio — Farm Credit Mid-America (FCMA) officially opened the doors to its new Washington Courthouse location last week. The new office, conveniently situated at 1540 US Highway 62 Southwest, signifies FCMA’s ongoing dedication to the local community. It will serve as a central hub for providing reliable credit and financial services to […]
Posted inChillicothe, Local News, Ross County
Chillicothe High School student faces charges for alleged threat
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A 16-year-old Chillicothe High School student is facing potential charges after allegedly threatening a staff member, according to a Chillicothe Police Department report. School administration contacted police on April 3rd after a staff member reported that a student made a threat while in detention on April 2nd. The staff member overheard the […]
Posted inColumbus, Local News, Regional, Statewide
Nationwide survey reveals continued threat of distracted driving in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A new survey by Nationwide highlights the ongoing dangers of distracted driving, with both commercial drivers and consumers admitting to risky behaviors behind the wheel. Key findings for Ohio drivers: National trends: Call to action: Nationwide encourages all states to adopt hands-free driving laws to further reduce distracted driving crashes and fatalities. […]
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MoonPie prepares for “Day the Moon Wins” with limited-edition eclipse snacks
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee — Get ready for the “day the moon wins” with MoonPie! The iconic marshmallow treat is celebrating the upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8th with a special, limited-edition release: Solar Eclipse Survival Kits. These blackout boxes, featuring chocolate, vanilla, or banana mini MoonPies, are a must-have for eclipse watch parties, especially in […]