CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Chillicothe Police Department was dispatched to various calls on Tuesday. Here is a snapshot of their calls for service. Police Blotter 06/11/24 – 01:29 AM – LINN ST 06/11/24 – 02:59 AM – BELLEVIEW AVE 06/11/24 – 11:16 AM – E MAIN ST 06/11/24 – 12:15 PM – GILMORE ST 06/11/24 […]
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Pike County slated to get county jail after state funding and partnership
WAVERLY, Ohio — Pike County has been quoted as being one of the poorest counties in Ohio. The state of the county’s poverty was on international display when the local government struggled to investigate and prosecute Ohio’s worst homicide in 2016: the Rhoden family killings. With a population just under 30,000, Pike County has lacked […]
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Local Peace Officer Academy welcomes new cadets
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — This spring, 11 cadets joined the Basic Peace Officer Academy run by Pickaway-Ross Adult Education in partnership with Ohio University Chillicothe. The academy, which graduated its first class of six cadets in December, aims to prepare individuals for certification and employment as peace officers in Ohio. The cadets, hailing from various counties […]
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One injured in motorcycle crash near Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A motorcycle crash occurred around 3 PM today at the intersection of Route 207 and Route 104 in Chillicothe. The accident resulted in injuries, according to dispatchers. Union Township medics are responding to the scene. Further details are currently unavailable.
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Trial begins for accused rapist in Ross County apartment break-in case
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The trial begins for a man in Ross County accused of breaking into a residence and sexually assaulting a woman. Matthew Scott Shoemaker was indicted on December 1, 2023, charged with rape and burglary. The case stems from October 27, 2023, when deputies responded to an apartment on Sulphur Spring Road in […]
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Classic Delight recalls sandwiches due to potential listeria contamination
ST. MARY’S, Ohio — Classic Delight LLC, a St. Mary’s, OH-based firm, has voluntarily recalled a limited number of individually wrapped sandwiches due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections. The recall affects products shipped to distributors in Arkansas, California, Maryland, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas. […]
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Chillicothe pro-bowler sentenced to prison for child porn
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A Chillicothe native and professional bowler, Brandon Novak, has been sentenced to several years in prison on child pornography charges. Novak, 35, pleaded guilty in April to 15 charges related to child pornography. Ross County Common Pleas Judge Matthew Schmidt handed down the sentence last Thursday, imposing 12 months in prison for […]
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Starbucks partners with Grubhub to launch nationwide delivery service
SEATTLE and CHICAGO — Starbucks and Grubhub have announced a new partnership to offer delivery services to Starbucks customers across the United States. Previously the most searched merchant not yet available on Grubhub, Starbucks aims to fulfill customer demand for convenient delivery options through this collaboration. Starting in June, the delivery service will be available […]
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Richland Co. fire chief pleads guilty to felony tampering with records and theft in office
RICHLAND COUNTY, Ohio — A Richland County fire chief has pleaded guilty to felony tampering with records and theft in office. The announcement was made by the Ohio Auditor’s Office. According to state investigators, Matthew Wells, the fire chief for the Crestline Fire Department, reportedly admitted to the crimes. The illegal actions were discovered during […]
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Wrongful death lawsuit filed after deadly Youngstown gas explosion
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — Attorneys have filed a wrongful death lawsuit following a deadly natural gas explosion in Youngstown. The lawsuit, was filed on behalf of the family of Akil Drake, who was killed during the explosion and subsequent building collapse at the Realty Tower in downtown Youngstown, Ohio, on May 28, 2024. The explosion occurred […]