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Ohio Highway Patrol announces decline in distracted driving violations

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reporting a decline in distracted driving violations since the implementation of stricter laws in April 2023. Despite the positive trend, troopers remain vigilant in their efforts to keep roads safe and urge the public to stay focused behind the wheel. Prior to the law change, which […]

Posted inChillicothe, Local News, Ross County

Recent health inspection findings at local businesses

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Two local establishments, Fifty West Brewing Company (1 N. Paint St.) and Pilot Travel Center (1111 E Main St.), recently received health inspections revealing areas for improvement. Here’s a summary of the findings: Fifty West Brewing Company (1 N. Paint St.): Pilot Travel Center (1111 E. Main St.): Please note: This information […]

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Franklin Township Fire receives grant for improved landing zone

ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — The Franklin Township Fire Department in Ross County has been awarded a $4,600 grant from the South Central Power Operation Round Up Grant program. The grant will go towards partially funding the purchase of landing zone lights for the designated helicopter landing zone located at their station. The grant program, administered […]

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Two were arrested in Chillicothe after being found passed out at a gas station

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Police responded to a call on Monday regarding two individuals passed out in a vehicle at the Certified gas station. Upon arrival, officers found a man, later identified as Brett Whaley, passed out in the driver’s seat and a woman, identified as Brittany Voiles, in the passenger seat. Whaley reportedly attempted to […]

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Measles exposure risk at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport

CINCINNATI, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is alerting individuals who traveled through Terminal A of the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport on specific dates to potential measles exposure. Out of an abundance of caution, ODH is notifying individuals who were present in Terminal A during the following times: The potential exposure is linked […]

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