MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio – On March 11, 2024, deputies from the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office responded to a series of incidents across the county, according to the department’s police blotter. The day began with a report of a suspicious vehicle on Bearwallow Road near Bearwallow Ridge Road in Shade at 3:36 a.m. Deputies located the […]
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Chillicothe teen in hot water after making alleged threats to U.S. Congressman
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – The Ross County Sheriff’s Office was called to investigate threats made against U.S. Congressman Brad Wenstrup. The threats, which were initially reported to the U.S. Capitol Police on March 8, were traced back to a residence on Seney Road in Chillicothe. Upon arrival at the residence, the homeowners confirmed, per the report, that […]
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Deputies discover deadly shanks inside Ross Co. Jail
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – The Ross County Jail continues to grapple with ongoing issues, as reports of contraband and potential weapons being made within the facility have surfaced. On March 7, deputies were alerted by an inmate that other offenders were allegedly creating shanks, a term used for homemade knives or stabbing weapons, inside G-Pod. The inmate […]
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Thousands of high-payout casino sites are competing for your attention – but you shouldn’t settle for less than the best casino payouts online. That’s why our team did the research to find online casinos with the highest payout percentages that are secure and reputable above all. Following our research, we’ve discovered that Ignition offers the […]
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Chillicothe SWAT Team raid leads to major drug bust
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – A significant drug bust took place on Monday when the Chillicothe Police Department’s SWAT Team raided a residence on the city’s east side, according to authorities. The operation was carried out at a home located at 748 Jefferson Avenue and is part of an ongoing drug trafficking investigation. During the raid, detectives seized […]
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Meigs County connected to multi-million dollar theft of pandemic funds
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Two Central Ohio women face federal charges related to fraudulently obtaining more than $2.8 million in COVID-19 relief funds from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Lorie A. Schaefer, 62, of Westerville, is accused of unlawfully obtaining nearly $1.9 million in COVID-19 relief funds by falsely claiming an association with an Ohio pizza […]
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Federal authorities raid downtown Chillicothe apartment
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – Federal authorities, including agents from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), conducted a raid on a downtown Chillicothe apartment on Monday as part of an ongoing drug trafficking investigation. The apartment, located upstairs at 137 South Paint Street, was the focus of the operation. Authorities have clarified […]
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Traffic stop leads to drug seizure and pending charges in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A routine traffic stop led to the seizure of suspected narcotics and the issuance of citations and summons to two individuals, according to a report by the Chillicothe Police Department. The incident occurred on N. Bridge Street near Winona Blvd when a gray sedan with expired registration was pulled over. The driver, […]
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Gerrymandered Ohio Statehouse Republicans look to dismantle 111 years of open primaries
MARILOU JOHANEK, Ohio Capital Journal —– When Ohioans vote in the 2024 presidential primary next week, they’ll follow the same protocol that’s been in place for over a century. They’ll be asked whether they want a Republican or Democratic ballot and vote their conscience on the respective candidates and issues. For some 111 years, Ohio’s […]
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Chillicothe east side residents fearful after stranger knocks on door with gun
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Police in Chillicothe are investigating an incident where a man was allegedly brandishing a firearm and knocking on doors. According to the department, the incident happened in the 1000 block of Dayton Street on the city’s east side. Witnesses said a man wearing a black hoodie and jeans with a facial tattoo, […]