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Kenworth truck built in Chillicothe once again hauling National Tree

by Derek Myers, Editor-in-Chief

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A Kenworth T680 truck built at the company’s assembly plant here returned home briefly this week carrying the 2025 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, giving workers a chance to see the 53-foot red fir before it heads to Washington. The truck, driven by Michael Porter of Swift Transportation’s Phoenix terminal, stopped at the […]

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Reshaping Digital Wealth: How Real-World Assets (RWA) and Blockchain are Ushering in a New Era of Value Investing, Led by DLMining

by The Guardian

Amid global economic challenges like inflation and market volatility, investors are actively seeking wealth growth pathways that move beyond traditional speculation and are grounded in tangible value. In this context, the tokenization of Real-World Assets (RWA) is rapidly becoming the core of financial innovation, and the global digital asset management platform DLMining is at the […]

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Locos veteran receives new roof over his head for free

by Derek Myers, Editor-in-Chief

LEESBURG, Ohio — A family-owned roofing company in central Ohio is continuing its tradition of giving back to veterans by providing a free roof replacement to a U.S. Army veteran. RoofX, based in Leesburg, announced Wednesday that it has selected Dale Kinnison of Washington Court House as the recipient of its 2025 RoofX for Troops […]

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Teen driver killed in Pickaway County crash

by Derek Myers, Editor-in-Chief

CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — An 18-year-old driver was killed and her 19-year-old passenger injured when their car slid off a wet road and struck a tree in Pickaway County late Monday, authorities said. Pickaway County Sheriff Matthew O. Hafey said the sheriff’s office communications center received an automated iPhone crash notification at 11:46 p.m. on Tuesday […]

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Ross Co. Sheriff Crime Log – November 18, 2025

by The Guardian

The Ross County Sheriff’s Office reported a series of incidents on November 18, 2025, ranging from traffic violations to thefts and non-criminal activities. A total of ten cases were documented on this day, including a drug-related arrest, vehicle crashes, theft reports, and a missing person complaint. Below are the individual case summaries: No Tail Lights/License […]

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Weeding out the competition? Chillicothe hemp store raided for second time

by Derek Myers, Editor-in-Chief

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Owners of a hemp and delta-8 dispensary on Western Avenue are crying foul after the Chillicothe Police Department executed a second search warrant at their business this week — nearly 10 months after an initial raid that resulted in no criminal charges. According to sources close to the shop, several marked and […]

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Ross County Courthouse to permanently change hours

by The Guardian

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Ross County Courthouse will shorten its public hours beginning Jan. 5, 2026, operating only from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, officials announced. The change, detailed in a memo dated Nov. 12, from the Ross County Board of Commissioners, follows recommendations from the Ohio Supreme Court on courthouse safety […]