CHILLICOTHE, OHIO — In a move toward modernization, Universal 1 Credit Union (U1) is excited to announce a comprehensive brand refresh that includes a vibrant new logo and a forward-thinking aesthetic. The financial institution, with a bank branch located at 1080 North Bridge Street in Zane Plaza in Chillicothe, revealed the updated design aimed at […]
Posted inChillicothe, Fayette County, FEATURED, Local News, Ross County
Electric battery factory in Jeffersonville to receive more than $1 million in grants
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ohio — Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) Director Matt Damschroder revealed on Wednesday that the agency is allocating nearly $2 million in workforce development grants for various special projects. The largest portion, nearly $1.3 million, is designated for an electric vehicle worker recruitment center in Fayette County. This center aims to […]
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Human remains found in southern Ohio as Sheriff investigates
PORTSMOUTH, Ohio — Scioto County Sheriff David Thoroughman announced on Wednesday that the 911 communication center received a distressing call at approximately 3:28 pm, reporting the discovery of a deceased person. According to the caller, the remains were found near the 2200 block of U.S. Highway 23, just north of the City of Portsmouth. In […]
Posted in-Scioto County, Elections 2024, Jackson County, Local News, Pickaway County, Pike County, Ross County, Vinton County
House Ohio Republican Alliance calls out dubious Twitter page for being racist
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A state group of Republicans is calling out a dubious Twitter page for being racist. Sally Culling, a candidate running for the Ohio House, is under scrutiny after accepting and promoting an endorsement from the “Ohio Conservatives PAC,” Twitter and Facebook page led by Joe Gergely from his basement in Alexandria, Ohio. […]
Posted inChillicothe, FEATURED, Local News, Ross County, Vinton County
Three families sue Petland of Chillicothe over fraud
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Humane Society of the United States, in collaboration with Ohio-based law firm Holland & Muirden, has initiated legal proceedings against Petland, Inc., a Chillicothe-based pet store company, accusing the chain of engaging in fraudulent and misleading sales practices that left three Ohio families with sick puppies. The lawsuits, filed by Holland […]
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Firefighters battle blaze in rural Ross County
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Firefighters in Ross County responded to a structure fire shortly after 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday. According to dispatchers, the structure, in the 1500 block of Brown Hollow Road was fully engulfed upon arrival. Officials have not released any additional information at this time regarding the cause or if the building was […]
Posted inChillicothe, Jackson County, Local News, Richmond Dale, Ross County
Route 35 restricted for semi fully ablaze
JACKSON COUNTY, Ohio — A popular highway is restricted at this hour due to a large semi fire. The call came in at around 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. It’s happening on route 35, westbound, near the Ross and Jackson County line; at Springer Road. Officials said the semi was fully ablaze and was catching nearby […]
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Search underway for missing child feared to have fallen into Scioto River
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Search and rescue teams, alongside multiple law enforcement agencies, were scouring the area of Sycamore Street on Chillicothe’s east side for a missing child who had fallen into the Scioto River. Dispatchers received the call shortly after 4:30 p.m., with claims that a child had fallen into the cold water just east […]
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Scioto Co. man arrested for pandering online to middle schooler
PORTSMOUTH, Ohio — Scioto County Sheriff David Thoroughman announced today that an investigation was initiated following a report received by one of his detectives. The call, made by an adult probation officer, detailed concerning communication between an adult man and a middle school student on social media. Sheriff Thoroughman confirmed that the detective promptly contacted […]
Posted inAthens County, Chillicothe, FEATURED, Local News, Ross County
Murder-suicide being investigated in southern Ohio
GLOUSTER, Ohio — Two people are dead in an apparent murder-suicide in Athens County. Deputies received a call for a welfare check early Wednesday morning. Upon arrival, deputies entered the residence, discovering the lifeless bodies of two individuals in an upstairs bedroom. The victims were identified as Amy Smathers, 54, and Jack Smathers, 59. The […]