CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A search operation is currently underway on Route 772 at Patton Hill Road, following an incident involving a silver car found abandoned in a ditch. The driver of the vehicle reportedly fled the scene, disappearing into a nearby field. Deputies, along with troopers from the Ohio Highway Patrol, are actively searching the […]
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Water main break causes Pickaway County road closure
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — A water main leak has led to the closure of Hagerty Road, stretching from Walnut Creek Pike to Winchester Road in Pickaway County. The leak, which was discovered earlier today, has prompted local authorities to shut down the affected road for repair work. Motorists who typically use this route are being […]
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Majority of Ohioans back ‘E-Verify’ bill: New poll reveals strong support across party lines
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Seven in 10 Ohioans support a bill that would require businesses with 75 or more employees to use the federal E-Verify system to ensure they hire only legal workers, according to a new poll from Rasmussen Reports and NumbersUSA. “This E-Verify bill would deter the record-breaking numbers of illegal aliens crossing the southern border from settling […]
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Chillicothe bans duck feeding in Yoctangee Park
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — In a move that marks the end of a cherished tradition, the city of Chillicothe has voted to enact an ordinance prohibiting the feeding of wildlife within its limits. For years, families and visitors have gathered at Yoctangee Park to leisurely feed ducks, but concerns over the ducks’ well-being have led to this […]
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Chillicothe CPS investigation leads to drug raid and arrests
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio –– Two men and a woman were arrested on Tuesday, April 23, after an encounter with police at a Chillicothe residence. The incident stemmed from a Child Protective Services (CPS) investigation. Officers were dispatched to 465 Willow Lane, to assist a CPS worker in locating a child as part of an ongoing investigation. […]
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City of Chillicothe threatens to demolish youth football concession stand
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Chillicothe Youth Flag Football League says the City of Chillicothe is threatening to remove a building the league has used for concessions and operations for several years. The league says it pays rent to use the Yoctangee Park Annex and uses the building for concessions, scoreboard controls, and related equipment. A […]
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Chillicothe Police daily activity report: April 23, 2024
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Chillicothe Police Department responded to the following calls for service on April 23, 2024:
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Ross Co. Sheriff’s Office daily activity report: April 23, 2024
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Ross County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) responded to the following incidents on April 23, 2024:
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180th Fighter Wing to conduct air defense exercise over southern Ohio
DAYTON, Ohio — The 180th Fighter Wing will conduct an air defense exercise over Southern Ohio on Wednesday, April 24th, between 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Residents in and around the Dayton area may see and hear fighter jets operating close to a Civil Air Patrol aircraft. The Civil Air Patrol aircraft will act as […]
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Ohio’s most common crimes revealed, but Chillicothe differs
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A new study has revealed the most commonly reported crimes in Ohio, with simple assault, destruction/damage/vandalism of property, and all other larceny being among the most reported. Statewide Statistics Simple assault is the most commonly reported crime in Ohio, according to a recent analysis of Bureau of Justice Statistics data by Wisconsin […]