Posted inColumbus, Local News, Regional, Statewide

Ohio’s Unclaimed Funds Division holds $4 billion in waiting

COLUMBUS,  Ohio — Did you know the Ohio Department of Commerce’s Division of Unclaimed Funds currently holds around $4 billion in waiting to be returned to its rightful owners? Last year, Ohio residents successfully claimed over $139 million in forgotten funds. Unclaimed funds typically arise from inactive accounts, like old bank accounts, uncashed checks, forgotten utility deposits, and even final paychecks. Businesses […]

Posted inAthens County, Local News

Athens Co. drug raid nets two arrests

ATHENS, Ohio — Two men are behind bars following a drug investigation in Athens County. The Athens County Drug Task Force had been investigating possible drug trafficking at a residence at 167 North Lancaster Street in the City of Athens. Officials say that during the raid, several individuals were detained for questioning. Detectives seized money, cocaine,and other evidence […]

Posted inLocal News, Pickaway County

U.S. Marshals apprehend suspect in Circleville shooting, second suspect still-at-large

CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — On May 2, the United States Marshals Service, Southern Ohio Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team Task Force located and apprehended Eric Lee Parker of Circleville. Parker was wanted on a warrant for complicity to attempted murder in connection with a recent shooting incident. The case traces back to the early morning hours of […]

Posted inLocal News

Alert: Ross County officials warn of spike in overdoses

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – The Ross County Health District (RCHD), Chillicothe Police Department, and Ross County Sheriff’s Office are issuing an urgent alert to the community about a significant increase in suspected drug overdoses. Within a 24-hour period, Ross County has experienced a higher-than-usual number of overdose incidents. The RCHD is urging residents to take precautions […]

Posted inBainbridge, Chillicothe, Frankfort, Kingston, Local News, Londonderry, Richmond Dale, Ross County

Two arrested after drive-by shooting in Ross County

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Two men have been arrested following a drive-by shooting in Ross County, in which multiple shots were fired at a residence. Authorities say the incident occurred on May 1 on Route 41 after a confrontation between a homeowner and one of the arrested men, Wyatt Swackhammer. The homeowner told police that he had […]

Posted inKingston, Local News, Ross County

Ross Co. man arrested after assaulting wife, mother-in-law with gun

KINGSTON, Ohio — A local man was arrested early Wednesday morning after a violent domestic dispute where he allegedly choked his estranged wife, struck her and her mother with a handgun, and threatened to kill them both. Jason Woodruff, of Chillicothe, was taken into custody after police found him asleep on the floor of his apartment with the front […]

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