WAVERLY, Ohio — In an effort to provide a safe sleep space for infants, Cribs for Kids is organizing a special event at the Pike County WIC office. The event will take place on Thursday, February 29, from 10am to 12pm. To be eligible for a free crib, participants must be at least 32 weeks […]
Posted inFEATURED, Highland County, Local News, Pike County
Grant awarded to assist in area youth suicide awareness
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Public Health Fund of Ohio (PHFO) has awarded a total of $350,000 to seven suicide prevention coalitions across the state, announced Ohio Department of Health (ODH) Director Bruce Vanderhoff, M.D., MBA, on Friday. The coalitions in Cuyahoga, Darke, Hamilton, Highland/Pike, Licking, Logan, and Lucas counties each received $50,000. This funding is […]
Posted inChillicothe, Local News, Londonderry, Ross County
Ross Co. man accidentally shoots himself in buttock
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A man in Ross County is in stable condition after accidentally shooting himself. It happened just before 5:30 a.m. on Monday morning at 22 Allen Drive in Londonderry. Deputies said the man was “trying to holster his weapon when he accidentally shot himself in the buttock.” The man was taken to […]
Posted inBainbridge, Chillicothe, FEATURED, Frankfort, Kingston, Londonderry, Richmond Dale, Ross County
Ross Co. firefighter on brink of recovery after lung collapse
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Local Ross County Firefighter and EMT Johnathan Detty-Fyffe finds himself in the midst of a medical ordeal as his left lung has unexpectedly collapsed. Detty-Fyffe’s predicament unfolded when he awoke feeling breathless, eventually seeking medical attention after local paramedic Rafe Britton noted zero lung sounds on his left side. Confirmatory chest […]
Posted inChillicothe, Local News, Ross County
Pickup crashes into guardrail along route 35
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — No one was seriously injured when a pickup crashed into a guardrail Sunday night. It happened on the exit ramp from route 35 eastbound, onto Egypt Pike in Ross County. The truck smashed into the guardrail on the curve of the ramp, causing heavy damage to the truck and rail; the […]
Posted in-Scioto County, Bainbridge, FEATURED, Local News, Ross County
Southern Ohio man charged with ten counts of rape involving 10-year-olds
SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio — A southern Ohio man is locked up on more than a million dollar bond. Deputies say he is charged with ten counts of rape involving two young girls who are 10-years-old Jonathan Andrew Gold, 31, of 1250 Bihl Lane Apt 37, Wheelerburg, was arrested on Sunday following a 911 call reporting […]
Posted inChillicothe
Congressional candidate giving away $10,000 rifle as Election Day draws near
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Attention, staunch defenders of the Second Amendment and freedom-loving patriots! Get ready to celebrate your right to bear arms with the FN M249S® Raffle Drawing – proudly presented by Myers for Congress. This isn’t just a raffle; it’s an unparalleled opportunity to embrace your constitutional rights while championing a cause of paramount […]
Posted in-Scioto County, Chillicothe, Local News, Ross County
Gunman leads deputies on high-speed chase throughout southern Ohio
SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio — A gunman fled from deputies on Friday and was arrested after a high-called chase. Scioto County Sheriff David Thoroughman held a press conference to provide information on a high-speed pursuit involving an armed suspect. At 1:12 pm, the 9-1-1 communication center received a call reporting an attempted break-in on Houston Hollow […]
Posted inChillicothe, FEATURED, Local News, Ross County
Restaurant in Chillicothe closed after customer floods dining room with sewage
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A popular restaurant in Chillicothe was closed Friday evening after a stinky situation. Subway, located on the corner of High and Orange Streets locked their doors and closed down the drive-thru at around 4 p.m. Around 4 p.m. on Friday, the eatery encountered a plumbing problem of epic proportions after a customer’s […]
Posted inChillicothe, FEATURED, Local News, Ross County
South Carolina shooting fugitive caught in Ross County after brief standoff
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Chillicothe Police Department detectives, in collaboration with South Carolina State Police, successfully apprehended an out of state man wanted for a shooting, who was hiding in Ross County. Ladarius Jquan Harris, 27, also known as “Glock,” was arrested this week at America’s Best Value Inn motel in Chillicothe. The arrest followed […]