CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The KocheranStrong Foundation, in partnership with M.A.D.E. (Making A Difference Everyday), is organizing a Cornhole Tournament at the Unioto High School football field. Teams, comprising M.A.D.E. students from the surrounding area, are set to showcase their skills in a spirited competition. Spectators are invited to partake in the excitement while enjoying culinary […]
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Sex offender wanted for escape captured in Southern Ohio
ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio — In a joint operation, deputies from the Athens County Sheriff’s Office and officers from the Nelsonville Police Department successfully apprehended Michael Maffin, a 48-year-old registered sex offender. Maffin was wanted by Franklin County on charges of felony counts of failing to register his sex offender status and escape. Upon receiving an […]
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Ballot tampering investigation throws Chillicothe City Council race into chaos as election hangs in the balance
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — The outcome of the local city council race in Chillicothe faces uncertainty as the Ross County Sheriff’s Office investigates allegations of election interference at the Ross County Board of Elections. The incident, involving the potential tampering of provisional ballots, has brought into question the unofficial results of the 5th ward Chillicothe […]
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Father accused of illegally tracking daughter’s boyfriend with AirTag in Ross Co.
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A father is under investigation investigation after he allegedly placed a tracking device in the car of his daughter’s boyfriend. Deputies met with with a 17-year-old, who reported discovering an Apple Air Tag device in the teenager’s car. The device, strategically hidden between the carpeting and insulation pad on the front […]
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Barn destroyed by fire in Ross County
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A devastating fire broke out at 1961 Chapel Creek Road in Ross County Sunday night, leaving a barn in ruins. Emergency responders rushed to the scene as flames fully engulfed the structure, which is now declared a total loss. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by local authorities. […]
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Chillicothe man killed in Vinton County crash
VINTON COUNTY, Ohio — A Chillicothe man was killed after crashing his car over the weekend. Troopers from the Jackson Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol responded to a tragic single-vehicle fatal crash. The incident unfolded on State Route 677 just north of milepost three in Elk Township, Vinton County. Andrew Pettit, 25, Chillicothe, […]
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Chillicothe man killed in Vinton County crash
VINTON COUNTY, Ohio — A Chillicothe man was killed after crashing his car. Troopers from the Jackson Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol responded to a tragic single-vehicle fatal crash. The incident unfolded on State Route 677 just north of milepost three in Elk Township, Vinton County, at approximately 11:13 PM. Andrew Pettit, 25, […]
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One nabbed in high-speed, dangerous pursuit throughout Ross County
FRANKFORT, Ohio — A man was arrested after a dangerous game of cat and mouse early Saturday morning. Cecil Simmons, 45, was arrested after a high-speed chase spanning western Ross County. The chase involved troopers and deputies, which snaked them down County Road 550, Lick Run Road, Shiloh Road, and Route 28 multiple times. Simmons […]
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Where are the best Christmas lights to see this year? Add your display to our map
SCIOTO VALLEY, Ohio — Unwrap Santa from hibernation and bedeck your abode with a dazzling dance of twinkling lights! ‘Tis the season to flaunt your yuletide labor of love. We’re busy crafting a merry map that spotlights the most festive homes in the southern Ohio area. Whether you’re going full Griswold or opting for a […]
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Man exposes himself in Chillicothe dollar store
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Police are on the lookout for a local man who exposed himself to a customer at a local dollar store. It happened at the Dollar General in Central Center in Chillicothe. Police are looking for an unidentified male in his twenties who saw a woman pursuing beauty items. She bent down to […]