PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — A local school district in Pike County is reaching out to veterans who never received their high school diplomas, offering them the chance to earn one – even posthumously. The program being promoted by the Western Pike Local Schools aims to honor veterans who left school to serve their country during […]
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Chillicothe Police daily activity report: April 29, 2024
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Chillicothe Police Department has released its daily activity report for Monday, April 29.
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Ross Co. Sheriff’s Office daily activity report: April 29, 2024
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Ross County Sheriff’s Office has released its daily activity report for Monday, April 29.
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Fire in downtown Waverly ruled out to be arson
WAVERLY, Ohio — An apartment fire in Waverly that displaced a family is still undermined, however, arson has been ruled out as a factor. The fire happened at 213 Market Street in Waverly. The blaze, which ignited on, March 21, around 9 p.m. in the residential units above Perry Glass, a local business, triggered a […]
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Goshen woman killed in Pickaway Co. crash
ASHVILLE, Ohio — A woman was killed Friday evening in Pickaway County. It happened at the intersection of State Route 762 East and Ashville Pike in Harrison Township. Upon arrival at the scene, deputies discovered a two-vehicle collision. The preliminary investigation revealed that 19-year-old Andrew C. Himes, Thurston, Ohio, failed to yield to oncoming traffic […]
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State Department report highlights challenges in international child abduction cases
WASHINGTON — The Department of State has released its 2024 Annual Report on International Child Abduction, revealing a persistent challenge in ensuring the safety and return of abducted American children from overseas. In a statement issued Thursday, the Department reiterated its commitment to safeguarding U.S. citizens abroad, particularly children who are among the most vulnerable. […]
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Chillicothe church attacked by vandals
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Police are investigating an act of vandalism at the First Freewill Baptist Church on Ervin Avenue in Chillicothe. The incident occurred sometime over the weekend. Officers discovered two broken windows at the church, one in the basement and another higher on the building. The police department says a piece of brick was […]
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Multiple arrests made in large Chillicothe brawl
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Police have released new details in the large fight that broke out in the early hours of Sunday morning in Chillicothe, resulting in several arrests by Chillicothe Police and assisting agencies. The incident began with reports of a large crowd fighting in a strip mall parking near Cheap Tobacco, Wobbly Ghost Bar, […]
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Man arrested after armed standoff with Ross County deputies
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — An Ohio man was arrested Friday after an armed standoff with police where he made threatening statements and cited conspiracy theories. Police responded to a call on Hartwood Road regarding a man experiencing altered mental status. The man had called 911, claiming a threat from “MK Ultra” and requesting a state trooper. […]
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Several individuals face arraignment on their recent indictments in Ross County
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Multiple individuals are slated to appear in court today in Ross County, for arraignment on various charges. The accused include: