CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Disguised people, costumed pets, bumping music, buckets of candy, face painting, gourd games and Pickaway-Ross Career & Technology Center (PRCTC) made the perfect fall, family evening. The students and staff from PRCTC hosted the annual Trunk-or-Treat for the community on Tuesday, October 24. Josh Hines, PRCTC Adult Education Electric Program Teacher, commented […]
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Court appointed special advocates for Ross County children badly needed
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A critical need for volunteers has been identified by the Ross County Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children (CASA). Recruitment is underway for a substantial number of volunteers, and finding compassionate people in our community who would like to serve as the voice for foster children in the courtroom is of utmost […]
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Ross Co. woman charged in shooting boyfriend, setting fire for coverup
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A woman is locked up behind bars in Ross County after deputies say she shot her boyfriend and set fire to his car and house to coverup the crime. Jara Newman, 44, has been charged with felonious assault after an explosion at her house left her live-in boyfriend, Eric Vanover, on […]
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Motorcyclist flown after serious crash in Pike County
PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — A serious crash involving a motorcycle near Latham sent the driver to the hospital by medical helicopter. Dispatchers confirmed to the media that first responders were sent to the area of 7784 State Route 124 just after 7 p.m. Wednesday night in Pike County. The motorcyclist collided with a vehicle and […]
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Drive-by shooting investigation underway in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A shooting investigation is underway in Chillicothe. It happened Wednesday night at around 7 p.m. in the 800 block of Adam Avenue. Officers arrived on the scene and found several witnesses on the sidewalk, who heard the shooting. The witnesses told police they believed gunfire struck their porch and house. Officers scoured […]
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Route 35 closed near Bridge Street after crash
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A crash has closed Route 35 near Chillicothe. It happened Wednesday at around 3:15 p.m., eastbound just beyond Route 104 before Bridge Street when several vehicles were involved. The highway was closed. The report on injuries were not immediately released.
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Arrest made in murder of two in Pickaway Co. trailer park
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — An arrest has been made in the homicide of two people in Pickaway County. Im a recent development, Sheriff Matthew O. Hafey reported on Monday the discovery of two deceased individuals at inside a trailer at a trailer park at 10117 US Route 62 Lot 32. Deputies arrived at the scene, […]
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Immersive interactive Christmas experience opening in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Tabernacle Baptist Church is excited to announce an upcoming interactive Christmas experience that is open to all members of the community. Entitled “Marketplace: Journey to the King,” this immersive event is scheduled to take place on the evenings of December 13, 14, and 15, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Participants will […]
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Ross County Historical Society presents “New Light on the Underground Railroad in the Appalachian Foothills of Ohio”
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Ross County Historical Society is pleased to announce a captivating event in its 2023 Fall Lecture Series, offering the public an opportunity to delve into the untold stories of the Underground Railroad in the Appalachian Foothills of Ohio. The lecture, titled “New Light on the Underground Railroad in the Appalachian Foothills […]
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Receive free lunch gift card for donating blood in Ross Co.
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — As the holiday season approaches, the American Red Cross invites the community to make a difference in the lives of patients in need by participating in the November blood drives. With the generosity of volunteer blood donors, giving blood can become a cherished holiday tradition. [FOR DRIVES NOV. 1-9] From October […]