CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — No one expected a huge turnout at the first North Plaza Christmas Village hosted by North Plaza Hotels, which includes the Hampton Inn and Suites by Hilton, Fairfield by Marriott, Christopher Inn and Suites, and Quality by Choice Hotels. On Sunday, guests walked or rode the bus to each hotel where they […]
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Chillicothe lover’s quarrel results in three shot, at least one dead
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A lover’s quarrel in Chillicothe unfolded early Tuesday morning, resulting in three people shot. It happened in an alley off Water Street at Hirn Street shortly after midnight. Two vehicles came nose-to-nose between two houses in the alley, and that’s when a fight ensued. At least three people were shot, including a […]
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RCCAC’s emergency homeless shelter has permanent home right before cold weather sets in
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Ross County Community Action Commission (RCCAC) celebrated the opening of their permanent location homeless shelter on Monday, at an Open House that brought in 65 people in just two hours. The RCCAC Resource Center (the homeless shelter) is located at 804 Eastern Avenue in the former Eastern Avenue Lumber Company building and […]
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Ice skating in 50 degree weather highlight at Yoctangee Park
This happy friend group was all dressed up in holiday attire and ready to ice skate at the Mighty Children’s Museum rink in Yoctangee Park.
Pictured from left to right are Addylin Elliott, Demi Carey, and Aubree Hough.
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Ross Co. goat farm sees six kids born at once
KINGSTON, Ohio — How many kids does one momma goat have in one birthing? “Usually two or three, but we’ve never seen 6!” exclaimed Greg Adkins, owner and operator of Twin Springs Farm. Assisted by six human kids from his family and community, Adkins watched his goat give birth to sextuplets who were all males […]
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Increased police at Chillicothe, area schools after Russian threats
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Increased police patrols are scheduled for several central Ohio school districts on Monday following emails from a Russian account targeting American schools with explosives. Chillicothe City Schools is among the affected districts. Upon receiving the threatening emails, administrators contacted local law enforcement, leading to involvement from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) […]
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House goes up in flames in Richmond Dale
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A house was fully engulfed in flames Sunday afternoon in Ross County. It happened at 997 Jackson Street in Richmond Dale at around 4 p.m. Initially, the call came in as a stove fire, according to officials, but it quickly grew to a fully engulfed house fire with flames shooting out. […]
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Drunk driver kills man in Ross County, sends seven others to hospital
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — One person was killed when three vehicles collided in Ross County Saturday night, while seven other people — including children — were rushed to the hospital. The Highway Patrol said the crash took place on route 23 northbound, just south of Three Locks Road after 10 p.m. Shanna Caddock, 31, Huntington, West […]
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Find the Golden Ticket: Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop offering free viewing of “Wonka”
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Sixty local fans of the classic movie, “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” will be singing, “I’ve got a golden ticket…” while on their way to the movie theater on Sunday, December 17th at 7:30 p.m., where they will sit in a privately booked out theater watching the new musical movie, “Wonka.” “Wonka” […]
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Kingston gas station burglarized overnight
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A gas station in Kingston was burglarized overnight. Law enforcement responded to a breaking and entering complaint at Kingston Marathon gas station. The caller reported witnessing two men busting a window and gaining entry to the business before walking away with stolen items. Upon arrival, deputies observed a broken front window […]