CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — Sheriff Matthew O. Hafey announced today that on April 19, 2024, at approximately 3:18 P.M., the Pickaway County Communications Center received a 911 call from an Amazon delivery driver who reported discovering a human body floating in a pond at 23561 Smith-Hulse Road in Circleville, Ohio. Deputies, detectives, and medics responded to […]
Posted inGreenfield, Highland County, Local News
Cops and mowers: Greenfield P.D. gives back to community
GREENFIELD, Ohio — The Greenfield Police Department announced a new initiative to support senior citizens and disabled veterans in their community. From the first week of May through the end of September 2024, officers will offer free bi-weekly lawn care services on their own time. The program is open to senior citizens and disabled veterans […]
Posted inChillicothe, Local News, Ross County
Chillicothe man takes deal, pleads guilty to child porn charges
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A Chillicothe man will be heading to prison after pleading guilty to child porn charges. Kenneth Moss, Jr. was indicted in October 2023 on six felony counts related to child pornography. According to court records, Moss was charged with pandering sexually oriented matter involving a minor. The allegations stem from an incident […]
Posted inChillicothe, Local News, Ross County
Chillicothe Police daily activity report: April 18, 2024
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Chillicothe Police Department has released their daily activity report for April 18, 2024. 4:36 AM – Disorderly Conduct, 368 E 2nd St: Officers dispatched to a possible domestic dispute. 6:52 AM – Disorderly Conduct (Intoxicated), 118 Whaley Pl: Officers respond to a suspicious person complaint at Zane Square Apartments. 11:21 AM […]
Posted inBainbridge, Chillicothe, Frankfort, Kingston, Local News, Londonderry, Richmond Dale, Ross County
Ross Co. Sheriff’s Office daily activity report: April 18, 2024
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Ross County Sheriff’s Office have released their daily activity report for April 18, 2024. 12:22 AM – Telecommunications Harassment, Westfall Rd: Deputy Stanley responds to a telecommunications harassment complaint. 08:55 AM – Criminal Damage, 14308 US-50: Sgt. Champion investigates a report of an unknown male damaging a vehicle. 09:02 AM – […]
Posted inColumbus, Local News, Regional, Statewide
Ohio emerges as unexpected leader in tornado activity
OHIO — In an unusual twist, Ohio has surpassed traditional tornado powerhouses like Texas, Kansas, and Oklahoma to claim the top spot for tornado touchdowns in 2024. With 38 confirmed tornadoes already this year, the state is experiencing a surge in severe weather events that researchers say may signal a larger, more concerning trend. Tornado […]
Posted inBainbridge, Chillicothe, Frankfort, Kingston, Local News, Londonderry, Richmond Dale, Ross County
Ross County Humane Society announces groundbreaking for new shelter
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Ross County Humane Society is ready to build! The organization will host a groundbreaking ceremony for its long-awaited new animal shelter on May 9, 2024, at 1:30 PM. The new facility, located at 2308 Lick Run Road in Chillicothe, will give the Humane Society more space and resources to care for […]
Posted inAdams County, Local News
Drugs and stolen goods found in West Union raid
WEST UNION, Ohio — A theft ring was uncovered during the execution of a search warrant in Adams County, leading to the recovery of stolen property and narcotics. Officers of the West Union Police Department, assisted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Office and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), executed a search warrant on […]
Posted inColumbus, Local News, Pickaway County, Regional
Columbus cop indicted for bodycam tampering during encounters with women
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Columbus police officer was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of destroying or altering records related to a criminal investigation. Nicholas P. Duty, 35, of Commercial Point, is accused of purposefully deactivating or removing his body-worn camera on two occasions in an attempt to obstruct a federal investigation. He […]
Posted inColumbus, Local News, Regional, Statewide
Letter to the editor: Ohio’s oral health outlook improving
To the Editor, I would like to offer commentary regarding your recent article, “Dental deserts: Medicaid families in southern Ohio struggle for care amid provider shortages,” dated April 18, 2024. The article quite correctly outlines the challenges in accessing oral health care for multiple areas of the state, especially the Appalachian counties. In addition, the […]