PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — In an incident that unfolded on this week, tragedy struck the Robinette family in Pickaway County as a fire claimed the lives of Mark Robinette and two of his sons, Gideon, 17, and Liam, 10. Mark, a former pastor and beloved member of the Ohio community, lost his life while attempting […]
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Body recovered from Scioto River in southern Ohio
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — The Pickaway County Sheriff’s Office is looking in a body they pulled from the Scioto River. The Sheriff said he received a distress call from two duck hunters. The callers reported a possible discovery of a deceased individual on an island in the Scioto River, just north of State Route 762. […]
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Amid worldwide blood shortage, OUC partners with Red Cross for blood drive
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — In response to an American Red Cross report of alarming blood shortage, Ohio University Chillicothe will host a crucial blood drive on Tuesday, Feb. 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will take place at the Shoemaker Center, aiming to address the emergency shortage and prevent delays in lifesaving medical […]
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Pike County inmate escapes custody, injures deputy along route 35 while trying to steal duty weapon
FAYETTE COUNTY, Ohio — A 39-year-old Pike County man, currently behind bars in the Fayette County Jail, is facing additional charges after a daring escape attempt during transport. Jimmy L. Mills, charged with felonious assault on a law enforcement officer and aggravated robbery, after he tried to escape from custody along route 35. Sheriff Vernon […]
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Distillery in Bainbridge investing nearly half-a-million to grow, add jobs
BAINBRIDGE, Ohio — Pap’s Hilltop Distillery, in collaboration with JobsOhio, Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE), and Greater Chillicothe & Ross County Development, announced today a planned investment of $494,000 for the expansion of its operations in Bainbridge. This initiative is expected to create three new jobs. Pap’s Hilltop Distillery, a family and woman-owned micro-distillery, specializes […]
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New credit union in Chillicothe launches new branding
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 […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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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 […]