COLUMBUS, Ohio — A former school resource officer in Preble County has been indicted on charges of sexual battery and tampering with evidence, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced today. Mason Williams, 26, of Eaton, is accused of having an inappropriate sexual relationship with a student at National Trail High School, where he was previously […]
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Ross County Sheriff’s Office Blotter: March 31, 2024
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Ross County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a variety of calls for service on Sunday, March 31, 2024. Here’s a summary of the incidents:
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Chillicothe Police Department Blotter: March 31, 2024
Chillicothe, Ohio — Chillicothe Police officers responded to a variety of calls for service on Sunday, March 31, 2024. Here’s a summary of some of the incidents reported:
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Ohio Attorney General urges capital punishment reform amid Republican push for nitrogen gas
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost released the 2023 Capital Crimes Report today, reiterating his call for reform of the state’s capital punishment system. “No criminal penalty – capital or otherwise – should carry an empty promise of justice,” Yost said. “Ohioans on both sides of the death-penalty debate can agree that our […]
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Chick-fil-A coming to Bridge Street in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — After months of speculation and anticipation, the much-beloved fast-food chain Chick-fil-A has officially released that they are coming to Chillicothe. In a press release issued early this morning, Chick-fil-A CEO Dan Cathy expressed his excitement about expanding into the heart of Chillicothe. “We’ve been overwhelmed by the outpouring demand and support from […]
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Missing Ross County man is dead: medical issue cited as community questions timeliness of search
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The family of Manuel Woods, the Ross County man reported missing two weeks ago, has offered a possible explanation for his death while the community expresses concerns about the search efforts undertaken by local authorities. Woods, who reportedly left a residence on Stoney Creek Road south of Chillicothe with his dog Milo, […]
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Chillicothe pizza delivery driver reports being assaulted by customer
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A Chillicothe pizza delivery driver reported being assaulted by a customer over the weekend. According to the Chillicothe Police Department, the driver stated they attempted a delivery to a residence in the 300 block of West Water Street. After receiving no answer at the door initially, the driver recounted returning to their […]
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From loud pipes to loaded guns: Chillicothe motorcycle dispute ends in arrest
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A seemingly routine neighbor dispute involving loud motorcycles escalated into a tense standoff and ultimately an arrest on Gilmore St. Saturday evening. According to police reports, officers were called to the scene after reports of a man brandishing a firearm at a group of motorcyclists. Upon arrival, officers spoke with both parties […]
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The threat of severe weather returns to the area
WILMINGTON, Ohio — The Scioto Valley faces a renewed threat of severe weather tonight and Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Forecasters warn of powerful thunderstorms capable of producing large hail, damaging winds, isolated tornadoes, and heavy rain. The greatest risk of severe weather arrives tonight between 5 PM and 2 AM, with […]
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Search for missing Ross County man ends in tragedy
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The family of a missing Ross County man, Manuel Woods, announced on social media that his body has been found. In a heartbreaking post, the family wrote, “My brother was found, and he’s not alive.” The discovery ends a two-week search for Woods, who was reported missing in Ross County. Last week, […]