SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio — On Saturday, February 17, a routine deputy standby call turned into a violent altercation. A woman’s request for assistance during a retrieval mission ended in her father being shot. Scioto County Sheriff David Thoroughman released a statement saying, on Saturday, around 1:45 p.m. A concerned citizen placed a call, requesting deputy […]
Posted inChillicothe, Local News, Ross County
Chillicothe man dies after medical emergency behind the wheel
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a crash along Atlantis Road in Ross County. On Saturday, February 17, shortly after 6:00 PM, a 2018 Chevrolet Colorado, driven by Adamjon Jones, aged 49, of Chillicothe, was traveling on Atlantis Road. Mr. Jones’ vehicle drove off the left side of the roadway and […]
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Former Chillicothe trap house goes up in flames
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Chillicothe Fire Department is on the scene of a reported structure fire on Race Street in the city. The call came in of heavy smoke coming from an abandoned house in the area shortly after 2:30 pm. The residence, 154 Race Street, was the scene of a drug raid in September […]
Posted inLocal News, Meigs County
Mobile lung screening returns to Meigs County
POMEROY, Ohio — The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – James Cancer Hospital (OSUCCC – James) is bringing its Mobile Lung Screening Program back to Meigs County on March 12th. This free service provides convenient access to potentially life-saving lung cancer screenings for eligible individuals. It will be held at 115 East Memorial Drive, […]
Posted inChillicothe, Local News, Ross County
Chillicothe man jailed on felonious assault charge after domestic dispute
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A Chillicothe man remains in jail today on a $10,000 bond, charged with felonious assault following an alleged domestic dispute. According to the report from the Chillicothe Police Department, the victim filed a complaint, saying she was assaulted by her boyfriend, 38-year-old Nicholas Grooms, on 1/31/2024. The woman told police that Grooms, […]
Posted inFayette County
Multiple agencies respond to working structure fire in Fayette Co.
FAYETTE COUNTY, Ohio — Emergency responders are currently on the scene of a working structure fire on Dill Road between Hays Road and Prairie Road. The incident was reported shortly after 10:00 am today. Authorities have issued a warning to avoid the area as multiple agencies are responding to the scene. The extent of the […]
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Randal “Randy” Ray Benner, 54
Randal “Randy” Ray Benner, 54 of Waverly, Ohio passed away unexpectedly as the result of a tragic auto accident, on February 14, 2024. Randy was a loving husband and doting father. He was selfless, kind, funny and hardworking. Everything he did was done with integrity and for his family. His dedication to his family […]
Posted inChillicothe, FEATURED, Local News, Ross County
Chillicothe manufacturer to close their doors
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Commercial Vehicle Group (CVG) has announced the permanent closure of its Chillicothe facility. The decision comes amidst a notable and ongoing decline in orders related to the facility’s operations. The closure will result in the permanent cessation of operations at the CVG manufacturing facility located at 75 Chamber Dr., Chillicothel. According to […]
Posted inChillicothe, Local News, Ross County
Ross County grand jury returns 18 indictments
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Ross County Grand Jury has returned 18 indictments this week, three of which were for open cases, according to court records. Among those indicted is Jeffrey Stewart, born on April 7, 1987, with a last known address at 310 East Hydel Rd. in Chillicothe, Ohio 45601. Stewart is facing charges of […]
Posted in-Scioto County, Local News
Franklin Furnace man killed after crashing into house
NEW BOSTON, Ohio — A Thursday evening crash into a residence in New Boston resulted in the loss of a Franklin Furnace man’s life. The driver involved in the incident has been identified as Randy Parlin, aged 48, from Franklin Furnace. The New Boston police dispatch center received calls shortly after 9:00 p.m., reporting that […]