CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — More details have been released in the case of a local man who called and threatened the Ross County Prosecutor’s Office. The sheriff’s office received a report on Monday, March 25th, stating that a man had made several calls alleging that the Prosecutor’s Office had wronged him. According to the report, […]
Posted inLocal News, Pike County, Piketon, Waverly
Waverly library assesses damage after devastating fire
WAVERLY, Ohio – The Garnet A. Wilson Public Library in Waverly is slowly recovering after a fire ripped through a connected building on March 20th. While power has been restored, the library sustained significant damage and remains closed to the public. According to a recent social media post from the library, extensive repairs are required. […]
Posted inColumbus, Local News, Pike County, Piketon, Regional, Ross County, Statewide, Waverly
Former Pike Co. deputy sentenced to prison for beating inmate
COLUMBUS, Ohio – A former Pike County deputy is behind bars today after receiving a nearly 9-year sentence for violating the civil rights of an inmate in his custody. Jeremy C. Mooney, 49, was convicted by a jury in August 2023 for a brutal attack on a restrained victim at the Pike County Sheriff’s Office. […]
Posted inLocal News, Pickaway County
Circleville grocer cited for multiple health code violations
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio – A Circleville grocery store, Discount Grocery Outlet on South Pickaway Street, was slapped with multiple critical health code violations following an inspection by the Pickaway County Health Department on March 19th, 2024. The most concerning violations involved improper food storage and handling practices that could potentially lead to foodborne illness. Inspectors observed: […]
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ACLU of Ohio files lawsuit against gender-affirming care ban for transgender minors
MEGAN HENRY, Ohio Capital Journal — The ACLU of Ohio and global law firm Goodwin have filed a lawsuit against part of a new law that bans gender-affirming care for transgender minors. The lawsuit was filed Tuesday in the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas on behalf of two families whose 12-year-old transgender daughters would lose access […]
Posted inBainbridge, Chillicothe, Frankfort, Kingston, Local News, Londonderry, Richmond Dale, Ross County
Chillicothe leaders denounce KKK flyers, vow to fight hate
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – Community leaders in Chillicothe are condemning the recent distribution of flyers by a Ku Klux Klan group, vowing to stand against hate in Ohio’s First Capital. The flyers, discovered last weekend, were allegedly distributed by the Trinity White Knights of the Ku Klux Klan from Maysville, Kentucky. This incident comes amidst a […]
Posted inAthens County, Local News, Regional, Ross County
Ohio University earns top ranking as military-friendly school for 13th year
ATHENS, Ohio — Ohio University has been named one of the nation’s top military-friendly schools for the 13th consecutive year, according to a press release from the university. Viqtory Media, a veteran-owned company and publisher of G.I. Jobs magazine, awarded Ohio University the #6 ranking for Tier 1 research institutions in the nation for 2024-2025. […]
Posted inBainbridge, Chillicothe, Frankfort, Kingston, Local News, Londonderry, Richmond Dale, Ross County
Ross County Sheriff’s Office Blotter: March 26, 2024
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Here’s a summary of calls for service handled by the Ross County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday, March 26th, 2024: If you have any information about any of these incidents, please contact the Ross County Sheriff’s Office at (740) 773-1186. Please note that this is just a selection of the calls for service […]
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Chillicothe Police Department Blotter: March 26, 2024
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Tuesday, March 26th saw Chillicothe Police Officers respond to a variety of calls for service. Here’s a summary of some of those incidents: If you have any information about any of these incidents, please contact the Chillicothe Police Department at (740) 773-1191. Please note that this is just a selection of the […]
Posted inChillicothe, Ross County
Authorities investigate attempted kidnapping in Ross County
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Authorities in Chillicothe are investigating a report of a possible kidnapping that has become clouded by inconsistencies in the victim’s story. On March 22nd, deputies responded to a call from a 15-year-old girl (name withheld) who claimed she was grabbed by a male suspect and forced into a vehicle. The girl reportedly […]