CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — State investigators are probing a series of fires that erupted over the weekend just south of Chillicothe, raising suspicions of arson. The Ross County Sheriff’s Office reported that deputies and firefighters responded to Massieville Road shortly after midnight on June 8, following reports of multiple fires in the area. Upon arrival, they […]
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Elderly man falls from ladder, medical helicopter requested
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Emergency crews were called to a Ross County residence after an elderly man fell from a ladder. It happened around 1:30 PM. Medics from Scioto Township were called to a home on Stacy Drive after an 83-year-old elderly man reportedly fell from a ladder, hitting his head and losing consciousness. It is […]
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Ross Co. woman charged with child endangerment after mental health crisis
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A woman has been charged with endangering children after a mental health crisis turned violent. According to the Ross County Sheriff’s Office, on June 6, around 7:30 PM, 9-1-1 dispatchers received a call about a female with an altered mental status attempting to harm her children at a residence on Blue […]
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Federally indicted former Waverly cop to appear in court this week
WAVERLY, Ohio — A former Waverly police officer is scheduled to appear in federal court this week, On June 5, agents with the Drug Enforcement Agency initiated multiple raids in Pike County following the indictment of Anglemyer and three of his associates for cocaine and anabolic steroid distribution. The DEA says the raids and subsequent […]
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Chillicothe businesses face health code violations after recent inspections
CHILLICOTHE HEALTH INSPECTIONS REVEAL MULTIPLE VIOLATIONS CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Recent health inspections in Chillicothe have uncovered a series of critical and non-critical violations across several local food establishments. Valero gas station, located at 41 Jones Rd, underwent an inspection on June 7, 2024, where officials noted critical violations including debris accumulation on the ice machine’s […]
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Kawasaki recall over fire risk affects top tractor brands
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA has announced a recall for engines used in various brands of lawn and garden equipment due to fire and burn hazards. The recall, dated June 6, 2024, affects approximately 68,500 units in the United States and an additional 900 units in Canada. The engines, which can overheat, are […]
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Chillicothe man arrested after violent home invasion
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A Chillicothe woman says a man forcibly entered her home and violently assaulted her. The incident took place on Saturday evening along East Water Street. Responding to a call at 80 1/2 East Water Street, officers spoke with the victim who alleged that 35-year-old Samuel Markese Turner had kicked in her front […]
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Cyber attack shutsdown Cleveland City Hall
CLEVELAND, Ohio — City officials are currently investigating a cyber attack that has resulted in the temporary closure of Cleveland City Hall. In response to the incident, the city has taken precautionary measures by shutting down affected systems to secure and restore services. A statement released on social media by city officials announced that only […]
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Man found guilty of stalking and harassing New Holland family
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — A jury has found Chris Agin guilty of intimidation of a victim in a criminal case and violating a protection order, bringing relief to a New Holland family that has lived in fear due to his actions. Agin, who has a previous criminal record, was charged last year with breaking into the […]
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Woman arrested for severely burning a 5-year-old child in Gallia County
GALLIA COUNTY, Ohio — A woman has been arrested in connection with a severe child abuse case involving a five-year-old girl, Gallia County Sheriff Matt Champlin announced Monday. The Gallia County Sheriff’s Office reported that the arrest occurred last week after a woman was charged with allegedly burning the child intentionally. Emergency medical personnel responded […]