CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Emergency medical services were dispatched to the Kenworth Truck manufacturing plant on Kenworth Drive in Chillicothe just after 9:37 a.m. Wednesday, following a reported injury at the facility. Medics were directed to one of the rear loading docks at the plant. The nature and severity of the injury are not yet known. […]
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Residential fire in Fairfield County draws mutual aid from Pickaway County
FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Ohio — Firefighters responded to a residential structure fire in Fairfield County Wednesday morning, with additional units requested from neighboring Pickaway County to assist. The call came in at 9:23 a.m. The cause of the fire remains under investigation and it is not yet known whether anyone was injured. This is a developing […]
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Vinton County township’s former fiscal officer billed for penalties she could have avoided
VINTON COUNTY, Ohio — A former township fiscal officer in Vinton County has been issued a finding for recovery of $3,514.06 after auditors determined her late payroll submissions cost Knox Township thousands in avoidable penalties. The finding was issued Tuesday against Teresa Weaver, who served as fiscal officer for Knox Township from April 2020 through […]
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Circleville Police Calls for Service – April 14, 2026
The Circleville Police Department responded to 38 calls for service on April 14, 2026. Notable incidents included a breaking and entering, multiple thefts, a domestic disturbance, a non-injury accident, vandalism, and a narcotics-related finding. Officers also conducted numerous routine patrols and welfare checks throughout the day. At 1:39 a.m., officers responded to a warrant call […]
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Chillicothe Police Crime Log – April 14, 2026
The Chillicothe Police Department responded to 13 incidents on April 14, 2026. The day’s activity included two burglaries, multiple theft and trespassing complaints, two warrant arrests, a traffic stop for texting while driving, a vehicle crash, and a driving under suspension citation. Several cases remain under investigation or were referred to other agencies. Possible Burglary […]
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Ross Co. Sheriff Crime Log – April 14, 2026
On April 14, 2026, the Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to 16 incidents across multiple jurisdictions, including Chillicothe, Kingston, and Bainbridge. The day’s activity included traffic enforcement, drug-related offenses, disorderly conduct complaints, welfare checks, and criminal investigations ranging from theft to trespassing. Notable incidents involved a K9 drug detection stop, a juvenile warrant arrest, and […]
