PORTSMOUTH, Ohio — A woman being treated in a local hospital received an unwelcome surprise when she discovered her home had been burglarized, according to Scioto County Sheriff David Thoroughman. The woman, whose identity has not been released, was alerted to the break-in by her neighbors who provided video and pictures of the suspects. The victim […]
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ODOT announces road work in Vinton County
VINTON COUNTY, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has announced two upcoming road construction projects affecting State Routes 278 and 327 in Vinton County. State Route 278 Culvert Replacements Ongoing since March 25 and continuing through April 25, SR 278 will experience closures between Irish Ridge Road and Two Mile Road for culvert […]
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Rodney Joe Osborne, 43
Rodney Joe Osborne, 43, of Sciotodale, died Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in Mount Carmel Grove City, the result of a tragic accident. Born on March 13, 1981, in Portsmouth, he was a 13-year correction officer at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility. Lt. “Ozzy” was a member of the Honor Guard, the ODRC STAR (Special Tactics […]
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Ex-teacher and wrestling coach faces charges in student rape case
GALLIA COUNTY, Ohio – According to the Gallia County Sheriff’s Office, following a lengthy investigation, the Gallia County Grand Jury indicted former Gallipolis resident Matthew Huck. Huck was a teacher and wrestling coach at River Valley High School in Gallia County. He now faces three counts of Complicity to Commit Unlawful Sexual Conduct with a […]
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Amish teen ambushed in Jackson Co. by gun-toting robber
JACKSON, Ohio — The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the armed robbery of an Amish teenager. It happened just after 5:30 PM on Thursday. According to investigators, the robbery occured in the area of Cove Road. Deputies arrived on the scene and spoke with the teen and their parents about the incident. The […]
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Ross Co. Board of Elections slammed as state steps in to save Sheriff candidacy
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Isaac Oberer, an Independent candidate vying for the Sheriff position in Ross County, dodged an attempt to be removed from the ballot this month after a township trustee lodged a challenge with the Board of Elections, citing alleged qualification discrepancies under state law. The challenge, spearheaded by Township Trustee James Hatfield of […]
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State attorneys challenge federal ‘Red Flag’ gun law initiative
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, alongside 18 other state attorneys general, challenges a new federal initiative aimed at bolstering the enforcement of “red flag” gun-confiscation laws. In a letter addressed to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland, Yost and his counterparts assert that the recently launched National Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) Resource […]
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Ross Co. Sheriff’s Office daily activity report: April 11, 2024
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – The Ross County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) responded to a number of calls for service on April 11, 2024.
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Chillicothe Police daily activity report: April 11, 2024
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – The Chillicothe Police Department (CPD) responded to several calls for service on April 11, 2024. Here’s a summary of those incidents:
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School bus, pickup truck collide in Jackson County
JACKSON, Ohio — The Jackson Post of the Ohio Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle crash involving a school bus full of students. It happened Thursday, along Betty Carlisle Road in Jackson County shortly after 3 PM. According to the post, Jennifer Nelson, 53, Jackson, was driving the school bus when she was struck […]