CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to various calls on June 20, 2024. Case Number: SO-P2403022 Case Number: SO-P2403023 Case Number: SO-P2403024 Case Number: SO-P2403025 Case Number: SO-P2403026 Case Number: SO-P2403027
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Sheriff’s racist audio authenticated by forensics as he continues to deny recording
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Ross County Sheriff George Lavender has vehemently denied allegations that he used a racial slur in a recently surfaced audio recording. The recording, despite Lavender’s denial, has been authenticated by yet another forensic expert. A news article published by The Guardian claims Lavender was caught on a secret recording saying, “If it […]
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Free evening pool admission offered amid heat wave in Chillicothe
CHILLLICOTHE, Ohio — With scorching temperatures anticipate, Chillicothe’s Parks and Recreation Director, Bill Bonner, has announced a special measure to provide relief from the heat. From Thursday, June 20 to Sunday, June 23, 2024, the Donald M. Smith Memorial Pool in Yoctangee Park will offer free admission during the cooler evening hours, from 5 P.M. […]
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Attempted robbery at Chillicothe Chinese restaurant leads to arrest
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — On Wednesday, authorities responded to the Peking Chinese restaurant at 32 W. Main Street where a robbery was reportedly in progress. Upon arrival, officers found the suspect, identified as Ryan Armstrong, detained by the store manager inside the premises. According to the caller, Armstrong allegedly entered the establishment and initially behaved like […]
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Chillicothe woman claims TikTok video has led to threats
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A local dispute took an unexpected turn into social media frenzy as a TikTok video went viral, sparking alleged threats and dramatic twists involving parents and their shared child. Deputies spoke with the complainant who said she found herself at the center of the storm after discovering a video on TikTok, posted […]
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Thieves leave DNA at burglary in Ross County
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Authorities are investigating a burglary reported on Tuesday along Pleasant Valley Road, which involved a broken window and a trail of blood discovered inside a residence, according to initial reports. Deputies, responding to the scene after receiving a dispatch call, arrived to find the resident, who reported noticing the damage upon returning […]
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Authorities search for suspects in Ross County axe attack
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Ross County Sheriff’s Office has provided further insight into an incident involving a local man who reported being robbed and assaulted with an axe. The incident occurred late in the evening on June 18th along Sugar Tree Road. According to the report released by the Sheriff’s Office, deputies found the victim […]
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Chillicothe woman claims neighbors broke into apartment to take pictures
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Local authorities are investigating a possible burglary reported at an apartment in Sherman Park. On June 18, a resident of 501 Sherman Park reported that her home had been entered and its interior photographed and videotaped while she was hospitalized for a medical emergency. According to police, the resident had a medical […]
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ODA announces new farmland preservation commitment in Ross County
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) proudly announced the addition of 187 acres to the state’s Farmland Preservation Program, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing effort to protect Ohio’s agricultural landscape. The Putnam family farm in Ross County is the seventh farm to join the program this year, ensuring that […]
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Hospital price transparency could save Ohioans on medical care
ROB MOORE, Ohio Capital Journal — Last Wednesday, the Ohio Senate passed a bill to require hospitals to publish the cost of their services for the public to see. The Senate version of the bill requires hospitals to publish estimates of the prices of their services. This is in contrast to the House version of the bill which would […]