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 […]
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Ross Co. Sheriff’s Office daily activity report: June 19, 2024
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to various calls on Wednesday. Here is a snapshot of those calls. Police Blotter Case Number: SO-P2403005Date/Time: 06/19/24, 1:17 AMLocation: Cotterman Ln, LondonderryCharges: Non-CriminalNarrative: Dispatched to Cotterman Lane regarding a structure fire. Upon arrival, a structure was found on fire. Fire Department personnel started fire suppression […]
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Chillicothe Police daily activity report: June 19, 2024
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Chillicothe Police Department responded to various calls on June 19, 2024. Here is a snapshot of those cases. Police Blotter Case Number: PD-P2403245Date/Time: 06/19/24, 7:57 AMLocation: South Watt StCharges: City/SpeedNarrative: Officer conducted a traffic stop on South Watt St. Case Number: PD-P2403246Date/Time: 06/19/24, 8:20 AMLocation: South Watt StCharges: City/SpeedNarrative: Officer conducted […]
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Meigs Co. Sheriff’s Office takes over after Middleport P.D. layoffs
MIDDLEPORT, Ohio — In a significant restructuring of law enforcement duties in Middleport, the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office has taken over all policing responsibilities in the village, effective June 17, 2024. This move follows a notification to Sheriff Scott Fitch from Middleport Mayor Ben Nease about substantial changes within the Middleport Police Department. Sheriff Fitch […]
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Man in critical condition after being hit by Kings Island roller coaster
MASON, Ohio – A guest at Kings Island was injured Wednesday evening after entering a restricted, fenced area of the Banshee roller coaster, the park announced in a statement. The incident occurred at approximately 8:00 p.m. when the guest is believed to have been struck by the ride. Kings Island’s safety and first aid personnel […]
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Theft at Chillicothe Walmart sparks high-speed pursuit
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – Police are continuing their investigation following a theft incident and subsequent high-speed chase involving a suspect who fled from Walmart on June 12. Officers responded to a dispatch call regarding a female suspect who was reportedly fleeing Walmart’s Loss Prevention. Offices said they spotted the suspect’s vehicle, a white Pontiac with black […]
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Ross County firefighters aid in Pike County structure fire
PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — Firefighters from Ross County were dispatched to assist in battling a structure fire in neighboring Pike County on Tuesday afternoon. The call for assistance came in shortly after 4:30 PM. The fire was reported in the 4000 block of Bell Hollow Road, where heavy smoke was seen billowing from the roof […]
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Someone shoved a kitten into a post office box, and now police want to know why
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — On Saturday evening, around 8:30 p.m., local authorities were dispatched to the Clarksburg Post Office in response to a juvenile complaint involving a young child and a kitten. Upon arrival, deputies spoke with a postal worker who reported being contacted by multiple residents about a kitten in the office window inside […]
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Local insurance company makes donation after winning Agency of the Year
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Tomlinson Insurance has chosen to give back to the community following its recognition as Agency of the Year. In a recent social media announcement, the Chillicothe-based insurance company shared that Erie Insurance, in celebration of Tomlinson’s award, donated $3,000 to a charity of their choice. “With winning the Agency of the Year […]