LAWRENCE COUNTY, Ohio — The National Weather Service (NWS) is investigating reports of a possible tornado that caused extensive damage to an RV Park near Hanging Rock in Lawrence County. Local resident Mindy Broughton captured the aftermath of the storm in a Facebook Live video, which showed significant damage. Many campers were either tossed by […]
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Ross County Sheriff’s Office receives over $20,000 in traffic safety grants
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Ross County Sheriff George W. Lavender, Jr. announced today that the Ohio Department of Public Safety’s (ODPS) Ohio Traffic Safety Office (OTSO) has awarded $20,071.85 in federal traffic safety funding to the Ross County Sheriff’s Office for fiscal year 2024. “These funds are critical in ensuring that we are doing everything we […]
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Ross County shooting trial begins for William Harman, Jr.
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The trial is slated to begin today for William M. Harman Jr., a Ross County man facing charges of felonious assault and possessing a weapon under disability. The charges stem from an incident on July 20th, 2023, when the Ross County Sheriff’s Office received reports of a shooting on Dry Run Road […]
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Tornado Watch issued for the Scioto Valley
NORMAN, Oklahoma — The Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma, has issued a Tornado Watch for portions of the Buckeye State, effective until 10:00 PM tonight. Supercells are expected to form and intensify through the afternoon from Kentucky into southeast Indiana and eventually southwest Ohio. The storm environment favors the potential for a couple of strong […]
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Buckeye Rural Electric Co-op says thousands without power in southeastern Ohio
GALLIPOLIS, Ohio — Buckeye Rural Electric Cooperative is reporting a significant power outage impacting over 2,400 members in southeastern Ohio. The outage follows a line of severe thunderstorms that swept through the area earlier today. According to the power company, Lawrence County is bearing the brunt of the outage. Crews are currently working to restore […]
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More Black babies die in Ohio before their first birthday when compared white babies
MEGAN HENRY, Ohio Capital Journal —– Fewer Black babies live to see their first birthday in Ohio when compared to white babies, the Ohio Department of Health’s most recent report shows. Ohio’s overall infant mortality rate was 7.0 in 2021, according to the report. Breaking it down by race, the infant mortality rate was 14.2 for […]
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Woman claims forced drug use by Pike County dealer after overdose
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A local woman, Amanda Conley, is recovering after being treated for a suspected drug overdose and arrested on drug paraphernalia and disorderly conduct charges. According to police reports, officers responded to a call on Jefferson Avenue for a possible overdose. Upon arrival, they found Conley unconscious in a parked car. A bystander […]
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Distinguishing tornado alerts: understanding the Watch vs. Warning
With severe weather looming, it’s crucial to grasp the distinction between a tornado watch and a tornado warning to stay safe. As meteorologists predict an escalation in severe weather conditions today, understanding these alerts can be a matter of life and death. A tornado watch indicates that weather conditions are favorable for the formation of […]
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New restaurant locating in Chillicothe at old 7 Mile Smokehouse
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Excitement is stirring in the Chillicothe community as a new restaurant, “Cozy Diner,” prepares to open its doors at the corner of 7th and Bridge Street. This location, formerly occupied by the old 7 Mile Smokehouse, will soon be transformed into a hub for comfort food enthusiasts. While the opening date remains […]
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Chillicothe Police Department Blotter: April 1, 2024
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Chillicothe Police Department officers responded to a variety of incidents throughout the day on April 1st. Here’s a timeline of some of those calls: This is just a selection of the calls Chillicothe Police Department officers responded to on April 1st.