CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A routine patrol led to the arrest of a 17-year-old teen, on March 4th. While on patrol on South Douglas Avenue, detectives with the Chillicothe Police Department noticed a black Nissan with fictitious plates, leading to a traffic stop. Upon approaching the vehicle, reports read, detectives observed the teen, acting suspiciously. Per […]
Posted inLocal News, Pickaway County
Pickaway County Sheriff’s Office bolsters capabilities with FLIR technology
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — The Pickaway County Sheriff’s Office has recently enhanced its capabilities with the acquisition of new equipment, thanks to grant funding. Deputies at the sheriff’s office are now equipped with FLIR technology, an acronym for Forward Looking InfraRed. This cutting-edge system employs sensors and thermal imaging to detect heat signatures. FLIR technology […]
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License suspensions could be costing Ohio a big chunk of its workforce
MARTY SCHLADEN, Ohio Capital Journal — Suspending Ohioans’ drivers’ licenses over debts doesn’t just hurt those people. It also is likely taking a huge bite out of the state’s workforce, according to a study released last week by researchers at the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland. According to the report’s more conservative estimate, a whopping 14.4% of […]
Posted inBainbridge, Chillicothe, Frankfort, Kingston, Local News, Londonderry, Richmond Dale, Ross County
Ross County Heritage Center Museums gear up for 2024 season
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Calling all history buffs and curious minds alike! The Ross County Heritage Center Museums are officially open for the 2024 season. Located at 45 West Fifth Street in Chillicothe, the museums will be open from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from March 2nd through December 30th, 2024. Please note […]
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Chillicothe man indicted on 22 child pornography charges
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A Chillicothe man has been indicted on 22 child pornography charges. Nathan A. Riggens, 46, was arrested early Monday, March 4. According to the indictment, Riggens allegedly possessed explicit images/videos on July 6, 2023. He faces 17 counts of pandering sexually oriented matter involving a minor and 5 counts of illegal use […]
Posted inLocal News, Meigs County
Meigs County Sheriff’s Office: Calls for service
POMEROY, Ohio — On March 5th, Meigs County Deputies were dispatched to various incidents throughout the day. At 12:14 AM, deputies responded to a call to assist Meigs County EMS with a deceased individual on Corn Hollow Rd in Rutland. Upon arrival, deputies secured the scene. Later, at 7:14 AM, deputies were called to assist […]
Posted inChillicothe, Local News, Ross County
Repeat offender faces new drug charges in Ross County indictment
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A man previously serving a 10-year sentence for complicity to involuntary manslaughter and complicity to aggravated robbery finds himself in legal trouble once again, as a grand jury in Ross County indicted Billy J. Johnson Jr. On March 1, Johnson was indicted on one count each of aggravated trafficking in drugs, aggravated […]
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Circleville man indicted for child porn in Ross Co.
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A Circleville man, Timothy Cline, 37, remains in custody at the Ross County Jail, facing charges related to child pornography. Court documents indicate that Cline was indicted this month on one count of pandering sexually oriented matter involving a minor and eleven counts of illegal use of a minor in nudity-oriented material […]
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Ohio’s spring burn ban in effect
COLUMBUS, Ohio — As warmer weather arrives, Ohioans are reminded that the state’s spring burn ban is now in effect. The ban, which began on March 1st and lasts through May, prohibits most open burning in areas between the hours of 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. This annual regulation is in place to safeguard property, […]
Posted inLocal News, Ross County
Vehicle fire claims life of New Holland woman
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Ohio Highway Patrol is investigating a one-vehicle fire that occurred on Route 207 near Cattail Road in Ross County. The incident happened on March 3, around 2:56 PM, when a 2009 Honda Element, driven by Timothy R. Landman, 62, of New Holland, was traveling south on Route 207. The vehicle, authorities […]